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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #642! 🎉

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

• 🌲 From trails to treadmills, every surface has trade-offs. Our coaches explain which ones protect your joints and which increase risk.​
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• 🏅 Sweden’s Andreas Almgren became the first European to ever break 59 minutes for the half-marathon in Valencia, his third European record of 2025.
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• ⛰️ From Olympic podiums to rocky desert trails, Molly Seidel’s next big race isn’t a marathon, it’s one of the toughest ultras in the USA...and maybe the world.​
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• 🏃‍♂️ Think 30 minutes isn’t enough to make a difference? Think again. Just half an hour of running a day can be the healthiest habit you build.​
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• 🇺🇸 Ready to run through 29 neighborhoods next fall? Chicago Marathon registration is live for 2026...and the clock’s already ticking.
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• 😳 WATCH: Ruth Chepngetich Doping Scandal EXPLAINED: How The World Record Holder Got Caught

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🌲 What Is The Best Surface To Run On To Avoid Injury?

Is grass really easier on your joints? Are treadmills safer than roads?

We break down the pros and cons of every running surface, and reveal why variety might be the real key to staying injury-free.

😳 WATCH: Ruth Chepngetich Doping Scandal EXPLAINED: How The World Record Holder Got Caught

World record marathoner Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years after admitting to using a banned substance — and the details from the Athletics Integrity Unit report are damning.

Hosts Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr walk through the full timeline: from her 2:09:56 world record to the investigation, shocking phone evidence, and what it means for the future of women’s marathoning.

🏅 Andreas Almgren Shatters European Half-Marathon Record in Valencia

On a windy morning in Valencia, Andreas Almgren rewrote history, becoming the first European ever to run under 59 minutes for the half-marathon, and he did it in grand fashion in Valencia.

He' snow set three records in one year.

⛰️ Molly Seidel Announces Her First Ultramarathon… And It’s a Big One

Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel is trading pavement for desert singletrack.

She’ll make her ultramarathon debut in February at one of the toughest and fastest trail races in the U.S.

🏃‍♂️ Running 30 Minutes A Day: The Benefits And Effects

No time for long runs? No problem.

Here’s why 30 minutes a day is all it takes to transform your health, lift your mood, and sharpen your focus without overtraining.

🇺🇸 Registration for the 2026 Chicago Marathon Is Now Open

Chicago’s calling. Registration for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is officially open, but not for long.

Whether you’re a time qualifier, legacy finisher, or rolling the dice in the lottery, now’s your shot to claim a bib.

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