Here’s your free but abridged version of this week’s “Run Long, Run Healthy” newsletter. Subscribe here to receive the full edition with more on the latest scientific articles and research on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation. Get more from the latest in running sports science: Run Long, Run Healthy Premium for as little as $3/month What If Muscle Glycogen Isn’t the Performance Limiter We Think It Is? Is endurance performance merely a game of maintaining blood...
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Here's the complete, full-text version of this week's Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. As always, thanks for your support.- Brady What If Muscle Glycogen Isn’t the Performance Limiter We Think It Is? Is endurance performance merely a game of maintaining blood glucose? For decades, high-carbohydrate diets have been considered the gold standard for fueling endurance activities, largely due to their ability to optimize muscle glycogen stores. But a new study is challenging our understanding of...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #669! Happy Thanksgiving! This is the shoe issue — starting with our latest podcast, where we break down the best running shoes of 2025, plus the essential guides you need to make smarter choices for your feet, your training, and your recovery. If you’re thinking about upgrading your shoes (or already grabbed a new pair), today's edition has everything you need to feel...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #668! 🎉 Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: The 2025 IAU 50km World Championships have been postponed after Delhi officials suspended all sports events amid dangerously high pollution levels. Warm-ups matter more than you think, and most runners are missing the science behind them. Here’s why 15 minutes could make or break your next workout. The Enhanced Games...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #667! As temperatures shift and the holiday season approaches, we’re bringing you practical guidance to keep your running comfortable, strong, and energized. From knowing exactly how to dress for unpredictable weather, to strengthening a common weak link for runners, to starting Thanksgiving morning feeling your best, today's lineup is all about smart preparation: New...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #666! 🎉 Happy Monday! Here's what I have for you today: WATCH: Laura Green On Oversharing, Being A Doctor, And Running While Ill | RUNS LIKE HELL Viral clips from NCAA XC revealed widespread course-cutting on soft, poorly marked turns, and the NCAA didn’t disqualify anyone. Running an ultra is big, bold, and totally doable, as long as you give yourself the runway. We explain...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hey there, Thomas here, checking in with a special note on a Sunday because we've just dropped the first episode in a project we've been cooking up for a while. It's an interview show, with a twist. We ask the questions over a 5k progression run. As the pace heats up, so do the questions. It's called RUN LIKE HELL. And our very first guest is the amazing running comedian Laura Green. Watch Ep #1: Laura Green RUNS...
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #665! Thanksgiving races, offseason speed goals, and smarter training methods are front and center this Sunday. Psst...we've got a secret project we've been working on dropping in about 5hrs on YouTube, check out the trailer here :) Whether you’re gearing up for a festive Turkey Trot, looking to seriously improve your pace (like I am), or curious about a powerful but...
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #664! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: Running more won’t automatically make you quicker, but adding the right jumps just might. This piece walks through seven plyo exercises that build real speed and power. Choosing Runners of the Year shouldn’t be this hard… and yet 2025 gave us enough chaos, brilliance, and record-breaking drama to make it a full-on...
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