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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #376!

Happy Monday! Today is all about getting the most out of your equipment, nutrition, and training.

Here's what I have for you today:

🏆 Our in-house testing team has tried out hundreds of shoes this year, and these are the five best running shoes for new runners!
👟 Running shoes don't last forever... here are four signs you should change yours.
🏃‍♂️ Running every day is great, but how long should you be pounding the pavement (or trails) each day?
🥗 With so much information about what runners should eat, it can be hard to know what advice to follow. Luckily, we've got everything you need to know about nutrition for runners.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🏆 Our 5 Best Running Shoes For Beginners Available Right Now, According To Our Shoe Editors

After testing dozens of pairs of running shoes released throughout the year, our expert shoe reviewer Alex Cyr has selected the best five running shoes for beginners and then ranked them from five to one.

He tells us why he selected each running sneaker, what their main strengths are, and which ones score for different purposes.

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👟 Here’s When You Should Replace Your Running Shoes – The 4 Signs

Running shoes don’t last forever – they don’t even remain the same throughout their life.

Your running shoes are gradually changing.

How often to change your running shoes is a question all runners ask at some time. The good news is, we can help answer that!

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🏃‍♂️ How Long Should You Run A Day?

There is a long list of factors to consider when determining the number of miles or amount of time you should be running, how many rest days you should take, and what training schedule works best for your running goals.

This is why there is no straightforward answer to these questions. But, depending on your goals, we can give some clarity to these questions.

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🥗 The Runner’s Diet: What You Need To Know About Nutrition For Runners

Runners often want to know what they should and shouldn’t eat to support their training and general health, how much they should eat, and when they should eat relative to a run.

Nutrition for runners is arguably just as important as the actual workouts. Here's your complete guide to getting it right.

READ OUR GUIDE

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As an enthusiastic ultra-runner herself, Katelyn provides personalized training plans tailored to your fitness level and goals, complete with ongoing feedback, unlimited messaging, and video check-ins twice a month.

Let’s start turning your running dreams into achievements together—reach out today to begin your journey.

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