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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #622! 🎉

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

• 👩‍⚖️ WATCH: Strava vs. Garmin: The Lawsuit Nobody Saw Coming​
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• 💸 Michael Johnson’s ambitious Grand Slam Track has been thrown a lifeline after existing investors stepped in with emergency funding.
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• 🍝 There is often a lot of focus on what to eat before a marathon, but what to eat after a marathon is equally important and often overlooked.
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• 🚂 Lead runners at the Boulderthon 10K were held up by nearly two minutes as a train made its way across the course.​
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• 🤝 Olympic champion Caster Semenya steps back after European court win, marking the end of a seven-year global sports rights saga.​
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• 🚀 An in-depth guide to the best workouts, strength exercises, and fitness tips to boost your running pace.
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• 🏃‍♂️ WATCH: How To Run a SUB 2 HOUR Half Marathon: Training Plan + Race Strategy, by Coach Katelyn

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​👩‍⚖️ WATCH: Strava vs. Garmin: The Lawsuit Nobody Saw Coming​

Two of the biggest names in endurance sports tech are suddenly at war. Strava has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, claiming patent infringement over segments and heat maps — features that most runners and cyclists associate almost entirely with Strava.
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But here’s the twist: Garmin had both features long before Strava made them famous.We break down why this lawsuit is so shocking, what’s really at stake (hint: it’s all about your data), and how it could reshape the future of running and cycling tech.

​💸 Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League Gets Emergency Bailout Amid $19 Million Debt​

Michael Johnson’s ambitious Grand Slam Track league has been thrown a last-minute lifeline, but it’s far from out of danger.
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After months of unpaid athletes and canceled events, investors have stepped in to cover part of its $19 million debt. ​
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Whether the bailout is enough to save the project, or its reputation, remains to be seen.

​🍝 What To Eat After A Marathon: Helpful Refueling Tips For Runners​

You’ve crossed the finish line; now the real work begins.
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What you eat in the hours after a marathon can make or break your recovery.
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​Here’s how to refuel smartly, ease soreness, and get your body ready for its next run.

​🚂 Boulderthon 10k Interrupted By A Train Passing Through The Route​

A freight train, an open crossing, and hundreds of stunned runners; Boulderthon’s 10K didn’t go as planned. ​
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The mid-race interruption caused chaos on the course and reignited criticism over crowding, closures, and race-day logistics across the city.

​🤝 Caster Semenya Ends Seven-Year Legal Battle Over Sex Eligibility Rules​

After seven years, Olympic champion Caster Semenya has ended her landmark legal battle over track and field’s sex eligibility rules.

Though she won a partial victory in Europe’s top human rights court, the decision comes too late to change her career, closing a fight that reshaped global sport.

​🚀 Increase Your Speed With These 14 Exercises To Run Faster​

Looking to break through a speed plateau?

From plyometrics to power moves, these 14 proven exercises can help you build strength, improve turnover, and unlock faster running, no matter your distance or experience level.

​🏃‍♂️ WATCH: How To Run a SUB 2 HOUR Half Marathon: Training Plan + Race Strategy, by Coach Katelyn​

Coach Katelyn Tocci walks you through the training strategies, paces, and plan to run a sub 2 hour half marathon.

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