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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #417! 🎉

Happy Saturday! We've got a special-edition weekend newsletter for you today!​
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Here's what I have for you today:

• 🌶️ How a Strava challenge turned into a drama-filled fued for free Chipotle between two Canadian runners.​
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• 🤭 Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so here are 33 pickup lines to score some points with the runner in your life​
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• 🦵 Experiencing knee pain while running? These are the 6 most common causes of knee pain in runners.​
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• 💪 Sometimes, we don't have the time (or motivation) to hit the gym. If this is you, try these 6 bodyweight exercises!
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• 🏁 Have you ever wondered why a marathon is 26.2 Miles long? Well, we've got the answers for you!

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​🌶️ How One Runner Gamed The Toronto Chipotle X Strava Challenge​

If you had a chance to win free Chipotle for a year, how far would you go?

For one runner, the answer was 375 laps of a brutal 600-meter loop totaling 140 miles (225 kilometers).
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For another...the answer is more deceitful than you may think.

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

​🤭 33 Running Pick Up Lines To Try Out!​

Whether you have a Valentines or you're looking for one, try out one of our favorite pick up lines to woo the runner in your life.

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

​🦵 6 Common Causes of Knee Pain After Running + How to Fix Them​

Knee pain after running is a common running injury. As a runner, you are likely to have had a knee injury yourself or know someone who has at some point.

In fact, research shows that knee injuries account for a staggering 50% of all running injuries.
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​So, what are the most common causes of knee pain in runners?

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

​💪 6 Essential Bodyweight Exercises For Runners​

Whether your low on time, motivation, or just not a gym rat and can't hit the weight room, strength training is still cruicial for running performance and for staying injury free.
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​Try these six body weight exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

​🏁 New Video Essay - Why Is A Marathon 26.2 Miles Long (And Why Have We Never Changed It?)​

Thomas dives in with his latest love letter to the marathon distance, exploring the history and evolution of the marathon distance - and perhaps more interestingly - why we have seemingly resisted changing such an unusual race distance for over 100 years.

QUICK SPRINTS

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