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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #384!

Happy Wednesday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today:

• 🏆 My 12 favorite running performances of the year, based on "wow" factor and absolutely no scientific criteria.​
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• 🤸‍♀️ Is warming up as important as everyone tells us? Here's what the science says.​
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• ✅ It’s now official—Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has rewritten the history books, alongside five other track and field world records, after being ratified by World Athletics last week.
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• 💪 We've all heard that strength training helps reduce the risk of injury...but does the science agree?​
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• 🎁 With the holidays right around the corner, we share our top gift ideas for the runner in your life.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🏆 The 12 Best Running Performances of 2024​

This year was filled with countless brilliant standout performances from athletes around the world and across events. But let’s be real, there were undoubtedly some that stood out from the others (at least in my opinion).

I’ll take you through the “12 Runs of Christmas” and count down my favorite performances of the year.

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

​🤸‍♀️ Do You Really Need To Warm Up Before A Run? The Science Is Surprisingly Clear​

As a sport, running is littered with injuries, and it doesn’t need to be. Whether it was a running buddy or a teacher back in school, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “You should always warm up before you run.”

But what does the science have to say?

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

​✅ Ruth Chepngetich’s Marathon World Record Officially Ratified by World Athletics​

It’s now official—Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has rewritten the history books. Her world record-setting time of 2:09:56, achieved at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, has been ratified by World Athletics, making her the first woman ever to run a marathon under 2:10.

​💪 Does Strength Training Actually Reduce Running Injury Risk?​

Many runners experience injuries, such as stress fractures, tendonitis, and muscle strains, which can hinder their training progress and overall well-being. In total, around 50% of runners succumb to an injury every year.

But can strength training be your secret weapon to overcome and protect you from those nagging running-related injuries?

​🎁 Our 21 Best Gifts For Runners, Chosen By Our Editors​

We’re back with our annual roundup of our favorite gift ideas for runners – whether you’re looking for a stocking filler or to splurge on the runner in your life, check out our team’s picks below.

Our editorial team is a bunch of seasoned runners, and everything on this list is stuff we use ourselves in our daily running and recovery practices. It’s all stuff we’ve tested ourselves and stand by.