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๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง  The secret to Olympic marathon success

Weโ€™re celebrating the start of the Paris Olympic Games by sending you the complete, full-text version of Amby Burfootโ€™s newsletter, โ€œRun Long, Run Healthy.โ€ Each week it delivers a summary of the best new articles and science-based tips on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation. Please enjoy and consider subscribing (for just $3/month) using the links below. RLRH is dedicated to helping you run stronger, faster, and healthier. Subscribe to Run Long, Run Healthy Premium...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #300! This edition is all about helping you recover properly and bounce back from those tough workouts and long runs. We will also give you the athletes to watch out for at next week's Olympic games. ๐Ÿ… ๐ŸŒŸ Let's dive right in with what's in store: How to do recovery runs right: Learn everything you need to know about making the most of your recovery days. Because hey, rest...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #299! Happy Wednesday! Let's start your day with all the best ways you can be in the running game for a long time. Here's what I have for you today: ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿป If your goal is to be a lifelong runner, you need to know these six secrets. ๐Ÿ’ฅ Can you believe the Olympics are right around the corner?! Neither can we! We've got everything you need to know if you're trying to catch all the...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #298! Whether you're gearing up for your first marathon this fall, looking for ways to improve your routine, or want to brush up on the latest from the track pre-Paris, we've got you covered.๐ŸŒŸ Expert Coach's Corner: Are you training for your first marathon and wondering how to tackle those long miles? Our expert coach spills the beans on the top tips to prepare you for...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #297! Happy Monday! I've got everything you need to start the week off on a good note! Here's what I have for you today: They say you should wait to swim after eating, but is there a rule for how long you should wait to eat after running? Have more money than time? Now, you can hire someone to run your Strava miles for you. Want to have the perfect race day? Don't do these 11...

To celebrate the opening of the Paris Olympic Games, today weโ€™re sending you the complete, full-text version of Amby's weekly newsletter. Please review it carefully and consider subscribing for as little as $3/month. Regardless of your weekly mileage or running speed, RLRH will help you get stronger, fitter, and healthier. The concise roundup of science-based tips on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation will prove especially helpful if youโ€™re signed up for a race this...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #296! Today, we're exploring the art of running negative splits, discussing how to deal with pesky knee pain, and sharing some exciting news from our favorite running app, Strava! Here's what's in store for you: ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ How to run negative splits, the key to a faster race time: With our tips on achieving negative splits, you can tweak your race strategy, set those PRs, and...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Katelyn here with newsletter #294! Today, I bring you a blend of expert advice, essential safety tips, and insights into optimizing your running journey. Here's what's in store for you: ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Is this the best running workout shoe of 2024? Are you curious about the latest in workout shoes? Check out our exclusive video from our shoe guru, Alex, as he delves into whether the newest On model lives up to the...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #293! Happy Monday, runners! I'm not sure about where you are, but for me, the sun is shining, and it is HOT. I've got all you need to know about running in the heat, the latest news from the trail running world, and more in today's newsletter! Here's what I have for you today: The weather is cranking up! Is there a limit for when it may be too hot to run outside? Did you miss...

Here's the free but abridged version of the Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. See the links below to subscribe to the full-text edition with more articles and deeper, more specific running advice. - Amby You Wonโ€™t Believe This! How To Bounce Back From A Marathon-Training Injury From 2014 to 2017, Irish marathon runner and big-data expert Barry Smyth had access to a massive amount of Strava runner training data. This data, which included approximately 400,000 marathon runners training for...