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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #566! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🙌 Every runner hits a motivational slump, so here are our 11 best ways to regain your mojo and get back on track. 🥷 More than 40 athletes will compete in Eugene without brand deals but with support from a bold Brooklyn upstart. 😳 Being a beginner at something, including running, means you're bound to make mistakes....

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #565! If you’ve got a fall marathon on the calendar, now’s the time to get serious—your training cycle should already be underway, or just getting started. Not quite there yet? No worries, we’ve got a comprehensive guide to help you build the perfect plan from the ground up. And if you're already in the groove, this week’s newsletter is packed with tips, tools, and...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #564! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: 🏋️♀️ Including strength training in your weekly routine is important for being a well-rounded runner. Here's your complete guide. ⛰️ Ultra-Trail Shudao and HOKA Pacific Trails California added to UTMB World Series, and will serve as qualifiers for the UTMB Finals in Chamonix. 💭 Build better systems, not just goals:...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #563! Whether you're working on hip mobility or core strength, trying to calculate your VO₂ max, or squeezing in a lightning-fast workout, today’s newsletter has the tools to keep you strong, smart, and motivated. Plus, don’t miss our latest podcast on how to build your race calendar like a pro. Here’s what we’re covering today: 🧘 Tight hips? How to stretch hip flexors...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #562! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: 💭 How you can use visualization to train your mind to elevate your performance. 🧠 A new study proposes that exhaustion is a predictive brain signal, not a sign your muscles are failing. 📲 "It’s difficult to imagine that Ruth and her disgraced agent, Federico Rosa, discovered banned substances only after her major...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #561! In today's edition, we’re diving into all the things that keep your training smart, fun, and just a little unexpected—in the best way. From building your perfect race calendar to fueling like a pro (and figuring out why your legs feel like concrete), we’ve got your bases covered. Let’s get into it 👇 🎙️ New Podcast: How we pick our races (and how you should too):...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #560! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: 🤔 While resting is important the day before a race, runners who run before a race, race better. Here's what you need to know about shakeout runs. ⛰️ Scottish ultrarunner Anna Rutherford finished two hours ahead of the first male runner at a UK 100-miler... and was already in bed when the runner-up arrived. 🇳🇱 Ugandan...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #559! This edition is inspired by Alex’s brand-new video, where he shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his journey to finally breaking 30 minutes in the 10K! 🚀 To celebrate this huge milestone, we’re delving into the strategies that helped him achieve it—such as smart fueling, recovery, and training methods—plus the latest stories making headlines in the running...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #558! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: 🔥 "How I beat my toughest running goal ever": Our rather speedy senior editor Alex Cyr has been at war with a certain big round time in the 10K for years. In his latest video, he documents how he finally broke 30 minutes. 👟 Running shoes don’t last forever, they don’t even remain the same throughout their life. Here's...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #556! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: 👀 Outrage, heartbreak, and calls for reform after Ruth Chepngetich's positive drug test rocks the sport. 🇦🇺 With Eliud Kipchoge among the 15 sub-2:07 athletes confirmed for the Sydney Marathon, the 2025 race is set to be the fastest in Australian history. 🏃♂️ Ready to tackle your first ultramarathon? Here are our 9...