If you’re betting on a race, would you bet on the runner who started 100 meters behind everyone else? In what has swiftly become one of the most competitive 10,000m events in the world, the TEN features the fastest distance runners the US has to offer in addition to an outstanding selection of international talent. That’s why it was even more impressive when Telahun Bekele, despite literally starting the race 100m behind everyone else, found himself vying for the win with one lap to go.

And that is only one of the exciting occurrences in this week’s running news.

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What does it look like to fuel well? Is it the perfect diet? Is it all or nothing? Is it really just a food thing? To continue our discussion about Good Energy by Casey Means, we tackle the 6 most influential areas and share specific recommendations to minimize bad energy and maximize good.

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In recent running news:

Jakob Ingebrigtsen made history yet again at the world indoor championships in Nanjing. In fact, this latest accomplishment is so rare that only one other runner has ever done it before. Is this finally enough to settle the question? Is Ingebrigtsen the best? We’ll break it down, and you can decide for yourself.

In recent running news: Jane Hedengren breaks multiple high school records. NCAA Nationals features legends and legendary upsets. One of the greatest half marathoners in history has been suspended. Don’t miss the latest running news brought to you by AtoZrunning.

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Did we get energy wrong? Despite incredible medical innovations in recent decades, some health concerns continue to rise. We want to take some time to talk about health and healthy habits. To do that, we took a look at a recent publication on the topic, Good Energy by Casey Means.

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In the world of running: Ingebrigtsen is, quote, “loaded with training”. Who sets national records 8 years after retirement? How fast should you be able to run 1 mile?

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We react to an outstanding comment in a Hobbs Kessler interview about the costs and benefits of training. In the world of running, Tokyo Marathon served upsets by upstarts as well as title defenses all in one race. The last little bit of indoor track action in the US was once again dramatic, if not earth-shattering. And if you can name one thing about either the men’s or women’s US half marathon champs, you’ll be in the minority.

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We take a look at the role that muscle strength plays in longevity. In the world of running, records continue to drop like lead weights. The US indoor championships introduced some fresh faces. And can you guess the last time a half marathon record was broken by THIS MUCH?

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