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The Run Down isn’t just a newsletter. It’s a field manual for runners who want to master the mental, physical, and philosophical game of distance running—and life. Welcome to the edge of performance. Let’s go there together.
Current coach. Semi-retired athlete. Trying to run fast enough to stay relevant.
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