| | | Hi runners, 👋🏼 Katelyn here with newsletter #709! |
In today's newsletter, we've got a little pre-run and a little post-run to help you bookend your best sessions yet. From smart warm-ups to recovery, and some fascinating science on drafting, we're covering the details that can make a real difference. Could drafting be your next race-day tactic to shave seconds (or even minutes) off your PR? - What is drafting? + How this controversial tactic can win you back seconds (or minutes!): How running in someone's wake reduces energy cost, and when it can actually improve performance.
- New York Marathon champion Albert Korir provisionally suspended after doping test: Kenyan runner who won the 2021 race tested positive for a banned endurance drug, officials say.
- The 15 best dynamic stretches for runners: The warm-up moves that prepare your body for impact, improve performance, and reduce injury risk.
- Would you try the '24 parkruns in 24 hours' challenge? What began as a late-night idea between friends has grown into a demanding, unsanctioned endurance challenge now raising money for charities across Australia.
- The best post-run routine: Do these 9 things after every run: A simple, science-backed recovery checklist to help you bounce back faster and stay healthy.
- Molly Seidel wins Bandera 50K in ultratrail debut, setting course record: Olympic marathon bronze medalist finishes first overall in Texas race as she begins a new chapter in trail running
Happy running! 🏃🏻♀️⭐ Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
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