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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #367!

Happy Monday! Tody's newsletter is all about keeping running fun while training for your goals, and a few tidbits of news from the running world!

Here's what I have for you today:

  • ๐Ÿ’ธ We all know the Boston Marathon is a MAJOR event... but do you know how many HUNDREDS of millions it pumps into the economy?โ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Running is a hard sport, but it doesn't always have to be. Here is how you can chill out and enjoy it more.
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  • ๐ŸŒ Speaking of chilling out...did you know that running slower can actually make you... faster?!โ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Watch this Ethiopian runner take a devastating detour that cost him over $30,000!โ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ While the Boston Marathon (or your next marathon) may be a while out, here's how many miles you should run weekly to crush your goals.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

โ€‹๐Ÿ’ธ The Economic Impact of the 2024 Boston Marathon: A Major Boost for Bostonโ€™s Economyโ€‹

The Boston Marathon is far more than a historic event in the running worldโ€”it is also a key economic driver for Boston and the surrounding region.
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The 2024 edition of the race attracted thousands of runners and even more spectators from around the world, pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy.

โ€‹๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ How To Reduce Perceived Exertion And Enjoy Your Runโ€‹

Does your rate of perceived exertion when running really matter?

Of course! The harder that running feels, the less motivated you may be to keep pushing yourself.

So, are there ways to reduce perceived exertion so that running feels easier? What tips can you use to help make running feel easier?

โ€‹๐ŸŒ Want To Run Faster? Try Running Slower!โ€‹

Running faster doesnโ€™t always mean training harder.
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Discover why slowing down your runs and cutting back on speed work could be the secret to reaching your peak performanceโ€”and why even elite runners rely on this surprising approach!

โ€‹๐Ÿ˜ฌ WATCH: Ethiopian Runner Takes $30,000 Detour After Being Misled at Hangzhou Marathonโ€‹

An Ethiopian runner missed out on a big payday after an expensive misdirection during the Hangzhou Marathon, which led him the wrong way.

โ€‹๐Ÿ“ˆ Weekly Miles For Marathon Training: A Complete Guide To Marathon Mileageโ€‹

How many miles should you really be running each week to crush your marathon goals? โ€‹
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Striking the perfect balance is key to avoiding burnout while maximizing your performance.
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Discover the optimal weekly mileage and how to tailor it to your training plan for race-day success!


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