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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #674! 🎉 Happy Wednesday!Here's what I have for you today: Every December, Valencia turns into the marathon world’s pressure cooker: a flawless course, cool air, and elites arriving with one goal: run fast. If you’re racing, spectating, or just tracking the action, here’s the guide that will actually get you ready. If you’ve ever been told your heel strike is “wrong,” you may...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #672! 🎉 Happy Monday!Here's what I have for you today: Most runners obsess over legs and core, but the miles eventually expose what’s missing: an upper body that can actually hold form together. This guide breaks down why upper body matters far more than most runners think. World Athletics just rejected Grand Slam Track’s offer to pay half its outstanding invoice, dealing a...

Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Happy Sunday, runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #671! Today's edition will help you brush up on shoe terms (so you can really understand what you are getting in a new pair of shoes), work efficiently on speed this season, and finally know whether or not yoga can be a good cross-training choice for us runners. Track workouts to improve your speed, strength, and endurance: How to use the oval to get faster and...

, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #670! 🎉 Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: We dug through the chaos so you don’t have to. The discounts runners care about, the gear we’d buy ourselves, and a few surprises we didn’t expect to see marked down at all, these are the Black Friday deals that matter (and are almost gone!). If you care about shoes, this was the year to pay attention. Brands took...

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...

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...

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...

, 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...

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...

, 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...