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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #632! 🎉

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

• 🦘 Don't miss your chance to run Sydney - the newest Major Marathon! The ballot is about to close!​
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• 🚴🏻 It’s been a few days since the Chicago Marathon, and the internet debates are still strong. This time, it’s about Matt Choi, the influencer who’s no stranger to controversy.
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• 📋 When you get to the start line of your race, you want to make sure you have everything you need. Here are our expert-approved race day checklists.​
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• 👀 After weeks of tension between two of the biggest names in fitness tech, it looks like Strava is preparing to comply with Garmin’s new branding rules.
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• 🦄 How a husband-and-wife team used chip timing to deceive the Boston Marathon...until data and photos caught up.
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• 🏃‍♂️ Ready to hit a new 10K PR? Here are our expert tips and advice to set your fastest time.​
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• 🌟 WATCH: Mailbag Q&A: Creatine, Dealing With Colds, Supershoes, & Aging Athletes

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🦘 Here’s Your Last Chance To Enter The 2026 Sydney Marathon Ballot

Last call for Sydney!!!

The 2026 marathon ballot closes soon — don’t miss your shot to run one of the world’s newest Majors.

🚴🏻 Did Matt Choi’s E-Bike Cameramen Return at the Chicago Marathon?

Rumors are swirling that Matt Choi’s e-bike cameramen were back at the Chicago Marathon...but was it real or just Reddit speculation?

Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s not, and why it matters...

📋 Start Line Checklist: Everything You Need To Bring On Race Day

Shoes? Check. Bib? Check. Anti-chafe cream? Better double-check.

Here’s your ultimate race-day packing list to make sure you’re ready to roll.

👀 Strava Bends to Garmin’s Branding Rules Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

The Strava–Garmin standoff just shifted gears.

Strava is now enforcing Garmin’s logo requirements on its platform, even as the two battle in court over patents and data rights.

For millions of athletes, it could mark the start of a new, more branded era of fitness tracking.

🦄 Boston Marathon Disqualifies Couple After Bib-Swapping Scheme Exposed

A husband-and-wife team thought they’d found a loophole in marathon timing...until data and photos told a different story.

The Boston Marathon has now disqualified both runners after an investigation revealed a surprising bib-swapping scheme.

🏃‍♂️ How To Hit A New 10K PR

Ready to crush your next 10K?

This guide breaks down everything from pacing and speed workouts to recovery and mindset, with clear, science-backed tips to help you turn your next race into a personal best.

🌟 WATCH: Mailbag Q&A: Creatine, Dealing With Colds, Supershoes, & Aging Athletes

Brady Holmer and Thomas Watson answer your questions in this Run Long Run Healthy podcast.

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