Weekly Newsletter 16 July 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including looking at shin splints; and ways strength training can benefit runners.

Interesting Articles

My shins hurt after running. Could it be shin splints?

If you’ve started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise. Should you push through? Or could it be the sign of something more serious? Find out more in this article at The Conversation.

Why do marathons make us cry?

From running the 42.2K to just watching a stranger complete it–marathons are always a tear-jerker. Find out why at Canadian Running.

Ways strength training can benefit runners

While running is absolutely necessary to improve running, strength training can also give you an extra edge. The Ultimate Direction blog unpacks 5 ways strength training can benefit runners.

The surprising ways running may be aging your skin

From inflammation to oxidative stress, a new study illuminates how your training routine could be messing with your skin’s glow, and you might not even realise it. Find out more at Run.

Recent updates

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Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Mise le meas,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team