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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #482! 🎉

Happy Wednesday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today:​
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• 🤯 MUST WATCH: After a BIG FALL at the start in Hopkinton, John Korir ran his way into marathon history.
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• 👟 From unreleased prototypes to $500 record-breakers, these are the shoes that won the 2025 Boston Marathon.
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• ❌ With less than a week to race day, the London Marathon loses another big name from its star-studded lineup.​
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• 🩼 How wearing old running shoes can increase the risk of running injuries and address the common injuries caused by old running shoes.
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• 💪 Our 10 expert strength training tips to boost your performance and stay injury-free
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• 🦄 WATCH: 2025 Boston Marathon Instant Reaction Podcast

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🤯 WATCH: John Korir Falls at the Boston Marathon Start—Then Wins in Sensational Fashion​

If you tuned into the start of the 2025 Boston Marathon, you might have missed it — a brief flash of chaos as John Korir hit the ground just seconds after the gun went off in Hopkinton.

One moment, he was charging forward with the pack. The next, he was flat on the pavement, his bib torn clean off.

For most runners, that would be game over. For Korir, it was just the beginning of something sensational.

​👟 The Shoes That Won The 2025 Boston Marathon​

While John Korir and Sharon Lokedi’s gritty wins headlined the 2025 Boston Marathon, the real gearheads were busy eyeing the shoes that carried the podium finishers to glory.
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From unreleased prototypes to $500 record-breakers, the brands left it all out on the course.

​❌ Kenenisa Bekele Withdraws From 2025 London Marathon​

Marathon fans received disappointing news ahead of the 2025 TCS London Marathon: Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele has withdrawn from the race, citing ongoing injury troubles that have disrupted his training.

​🩼 11 Common Injuries Caused By Old Running Shoes Explained​

While wearing certain running shoes isn’t likely to bestow you with superpowers that shave minutes off your long-held PRs or cure an ongoing, persistent case of IT band syndrome, there are certain injuries that wearing old running shoes may potentially increase the risk of.

​💪 10 Strength Training Tips For Runners, By A Sports Therapist​

Incorporating a consistent and well-planned strength training program into your daily schedule is essential for longevity and optimal performance.

Strength training has been shown to impact your running performance and overall health positively.
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​So, here are our 10 expert strength training tips for runners.

🚨 WATCH: Our Instant Reactions Podcast, Right After Katelyn Finishes Running Boston​

Minutes after wrapping up finishing the Boston Marathon, co-host Katelyn Tocci joined Alex Cyr and Michael Doyle in the MH studio along Boston Common to unpack her experience running the world's oldest marathon. They also break down the elite races, which were dramatic and highly entertaining.

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