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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #502! 🎉

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

• 🥩 New anti-doping study confirms that no, your steak dinner is not an excuse for a positive test.​
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• 📺 A lack of attendance and TV numbers has forced a rethink for Grand Slam Track Meet #3 this weekend.
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• 🤸 A good, dynamic warm-up is the best way to get ready for your workout. Here are our 8 favorite dynamic warm-up exercises.
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• 😁 A recent study published in The BMJ has confirmed what many runners already know deep in their bones: it’s one of the most effective tools we have for fighting depression.
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• 🏃‍♂️ Want to run faster and longer? Add these elements to your training plan for improved speed and endurance.
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• 🤓 WATCH: The CREATINE Conversation: Why Runners should be taking it every day

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​😁 Running as Effective as Antidepressants for Treating Depression, According to Study​

If you’ve ever said “I needed that run” after lacing up on a rough day, science is officially on your side.

A recent study published in The BMJ has confirmed what many runners already know deep in their bones: exercise isn’t just good for your body—it’s one of the most effective tools we have for fighting depression.

​🥩 New Anti-Doping Study Puts U.S. Meat Supply Under the Microscope​

You’re training hard, fueling well, keeping your supplement routine clean—and still, there’s a lingering question for elite runners: could a random steak dinner lead to a failed drug test?

A new study suggests the answer is “no,” but the concern isn’t totally unfounded.

​📺 Grand Slam Track League Cuts to Two Days as Ratings Lag​

The Grand Slam Track League launched with big promises: a reimagined, fast-paced alternative to the Diamond League, stripped of “slow” distance events and field competitions.
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But after two lackluster meets—both in pacing and public reception—organizers are already making adjustments.

​🤸 8 Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises To Prepare You For Your Next Workout​

One of the best ways to prepare your body for a strength training workout, or any workout for that matter, is to do a dynamic warm-up.

In this guide, we will provide step-by-step instructions for some of the best dynamic warm-up exercises to perform before getting started.

​🏃‍♂️ How To Run Faster And Longer: 5 Coach-Approved Tips​

Most runners who want to improve their performance have one of two goals: running faster or running longer without stopping or fatiguing (or both!).

In this guide, we have put together our top running tips for distance runners to improve running economy, stamina, and speed to help you take your running performance to the next level and achieve your goals.

​🤓 WATCH: CREATINE: Why Runners Should Be Taking It Every Day​

Marathon Handbook founder Thomas Watson and sports science expert Brady Holmer explore the most-discussed supplement in running circles right now: creatine.
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They cover the benefits, the potential side effects, how much you should take, and what to expect.

QUICK SPRINTS

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