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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #286!

Can you believe it? We're already at the halfway mark of 2024! It's a great time to reflect on our running goals and see how far we've come.
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In today's newsletter, we're going to be bringing back the best of June and counting down your favorites.

Here are our top five most popular reads of June 2024:

• The legendary Laz Lake, founder of the notorious Barkley Marathons, set out on a trans-America walk; however, after some bumps in the road, he decided to end it early.
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• A charity 5K in Aylsham, Norfolk, UK, may have proved to be one of the most challenging races to finish after only nine out of 425 participants successfully completed the course.​
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• Planning on giving a half marathon a try but have limited running experience and have no clue where to start? Our Couch to Half Marathon plan is for you!
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• Following tips from runners on Reddit and some investigating on our end, we’ve found an influencer-led run club that had multiple runners alleged of banditing the 2024 Austin Marathon.
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• So far this year, we’ve reviewed over 40 pairs of training shoes and shared our thoughts on a few of the standouts. With so many quality options to choose from, it’s time to reveal the best running shoes of 2024... so far.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​#5️⃣ Barkley Marathons Mastermind Laz Lake Ends Trans-America Walk In Oklahoma​

Why you loved it? ​
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Laz Lake is an icon in the world of ultra and trail running. Following the most historic edition of the Barkley Marathons (which saw its first female finisher), Laz set out on a trans-America walk dubbed Lazcon.
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After some challenges and heath battles along the way, Laz decided to end his journey in an emotional and fitting way, claiming, "70 is not 30."

​#4️⃣ 425 Runners Diverted Off Course By A Group Of Teenagers At Local 5K​

Why you loved it?​
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​When only nine runners successfully completed their local 5K course, we knew something was up. It turns out a group of teenagers tampered with the directional signs and cones, sending most runners off course.
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​But their prank could've had some serious consequences.

​🥉 Couch To Half Marathon Training Plan + Ultimate Training Guide​

Why you loved it?​
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​We all have to start somewhere, and it looks like more and more people are giving running a shot, which is GREAT!
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​A half marathon is challenging yet achievable for new runners, and we put together the perfect guide to ensure you have the best race possible!

​🥈 Did The IG-Famous Rawdawg Run Club Bandit The Austin Marathon?​

Why you loved it?
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​Rawdawg Run Club is a new yet fast-growing group based in Austin, Texas. Since launching in early February, the Saturday morning run club has amassed over 50,000 followers on Instagram.
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​No matter how much everyone talks about the negative impacts of banditing a race, there will always be those who decide they should do it, and it looks like these guys are no different.

​🥇 The 5 Best Running Shoes Of 2024 So Far, According To Our Editors​

Why you loved it?
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​Choosing a new pair of running shoes is always hard, but our shoe expert Alex narrowed it down to a leading five for 2024 so far.
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We go over what each shoe brings to the table and which one might be best for you.
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​You can read our guide or watch Alex's video!

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