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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #496! 🎉

Happy Saturday!

Here's what I have for you today:

🌎 Major upsets and national records reshape the global relay landscape ahead of Tokyo 2025 after day two at World Athletics Relays.
⛰️ Hill repeats are classic bread-and-butter workouts for distance runners and sprinters alike. Here's why hillwork is worth the effort.
🧦 Compression garments have become increasingly popular in the training and recovery protocols for athletes of all sports, including distance runners...but do they really work?
🍕 Discover the top carb sources to boost endurance, speed recovery, and keep you energized mile after mile.
🏃‍♂️ WATCH: Brady breaks down his 2:24 Boston Marathon training and race day recap

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🌎 Spain and South Africa Shock On Day Two at World Athletics Relays

The second and final day of the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou was all it was hyped up to be, with a show of national records, breakout stars, and strategic comebacks.

With 30 World Championship spots on the line and five finals up for grabs, Day 2 proved to be a reshuffling of the global relay hierarchy.

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⛰️ 12 Running Uphill Benefits: How It Makes You A Strong Runner

Hill repeats are classic bread-and-butter workouts for distance runners and sprinters alike.

Running uphill benefits your cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, making it an effective and efficient way to combine speed work and strength training into one workout...along with many other benefits!

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🧦 Do Compression Sleeves Work? The Science Behind Them

Runners of any level are usually interested in improving their performance and making running feel that much better.

Compression garments have become increasingly popular in the training and recovery protocols for runners...but do they work?

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🍕 The Best Carbs For Runners: Power Up Your Performance By Fueling Right

For runners, carbohydrates are a key source of energy not only for your actual workouts but also for supporting your overall energy needs and recovering from all your training.

So, what are the best sources of carbs for your performance?

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🏃‍♂️ WATCH: Brady breaks down his 2:24 Boston Marathon training and race day recap

In this conversation, Brady walks Thomas through how he self-coached himself to a 2:24 PR at Boston 2 weeks ago.

He details how he:

used a ‘less runs, higher mileage’ approach
incorporated 2 days a week of indoor bike in his training
the use of sauna, supplements, and strength training
his Boston pace strategy and lessons learned
His reaction and surprises from the Boston marathon

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