Sustainability in Running — Eco-Friendly Gear and Practices
Endurance Mindset: Your Guide to Smarter Running
Henri ForQuint
Hi! 👋🏻 I'm a Running and Health Coach, and whether you're just starting out running or you're an experienced marathoner, our community offers support, motivation, and resources tailored to all levels of runners. Enjoy weekly insights on training techniques, nutrition advice, gear reviews, and personal stories that inspire and guide. Become a part of a vibrant running family dedicated to moving forward together. Lace up, sign up, and let’s hit the pavement as a team!
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Happy Tuesday Reader...!
I hope you survived Back-to-Class Monday! 😂 My morning runs just took a new turn — from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. — so I can fit it all in before school prep begins. Picture this: I finish my run, try to stretch (well, I didn’t), down my protein shake, shower, and then launch into the morning rush of packing lunches and getting the kids ready for school.
Early runs come with new challenges: running in the dark, watching for cars, dodging street holes, and yes… even the occasional coyote sighting. Nothing about this is easy, but here’s the thing: just like we need to be aware of our surroundings, we also need to be aware of our impact on the earth.
Today’s edition is all about running sustainably — because the planet we run on needs as much care as our training plans.
¿Hablas español o conoces a alguien que sí?
Estamos por lanzar Endurance Mindset en Español: desde cero al maratón, con ciencia y estructura. Compártelo o regístrate y forma parte desde el comienzo. 🏃♂️📩
🌿 Sustainability in Running — Eco-Friendly Gear and Practices
As runners and cyclists, our playground is the outdoors. Protecting it means making choices that reduce waste, conserve resources, and leave our routes just as beautiful for the next runner.
Here’s how we can make a difference:
1️⃣ Choose Eco-Friendly Gear
Look for brands using recycled materials, like shoes made with plastic-free uppers or apparel from recycled polyester.
Example brands: Allbirds, On Running, Adidas Parley (shoes made with ocean plastic).
2️⃣ Reduce Race Day Waste
Bring a reusable water bottle or cup for races and long runs.
Opt out of single-use bags and pick up your own trash. Every gel wrapper matters!
3️⃣ Donate or Recycle Old Shoes
Give your old pairs a second life through programs like Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe or local donation drives.
Worn shoes can become playground material, tracks, or be given to runners in need.
4️⃣ Go Paperless & Minimal
Use digital bibs or QR codes when races offer them.
Reuse safety pins, race belts, and gear whenever possible.
5️⃣ Advocate & Educate
Encourage your local races to eliminate plastic cups or offer compostable options.
Share your journey on social — not to show off, but to inspire awareness in your running community.
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Every step we take impacts the world around us. Let’s be the generation of runners that leaves more than footprints — let’s leave a legacy of care for the earth.
💚 Run green, run grateful, and keep moving forward.
Henri. Your Endurance Mindset Team
What's Going On in the World of Running
🏃♂️ U.S. Track & Field: Stars Shine in Eugene
The 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships wrapped up yesterday in Eugene, Oregon, and the performances were 🔥:
Cole Hocker claimed the 5,000m national title, adding to his Olympic 1500m gold from Paris.TalkSport
Emily Infeld, at 35, captured her first national title in the 10,000m, showcasing resilience after years of injuries and personal challenges.Outside
In the men’s 800m, comeback kid Donavan Brazier took the win, while 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus stunned the field with a U18 world best and a spot on the U.S. Worlds team.Olympics
Sprinters Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through the 100m heats, with Lyles opting to focus on the 200m.Reuters
🌍 Road to Tokyo: World Championships Incoming
The World Athletics Championships are set for September 13–21 in Tokyo.Team USA is locked in, with stars like Richardson, Lyles, Hocker, and Brazier ready to compete. TalkSport
🏃♀️ Beatrice Chebet: Breaking Barriers
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet made history by becoming the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the 5000m, clocking 13:58.06 at the Prefontaine Classic.Earlier this year, she also ran the second-fastest 3000m ever at 8:11.56. Wikipedia
Today's Quote or James Clear's corner!
"Chase your desired lifestyle, not your desired title. People are blinded by status and labels. Once you release the need for a specific title, there is almost always an easier path to living your preferred lifestyle."
What’s the first eco-friendly step you’re taking this month?
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Hi! 👋🏻 I'm a Running and Health Coach, and whether you're just starting out running or you're an experienced marathoner, our community offers support, motivation, and resources tailored to all levels of runners. Enjoy weekly insights on training techniques, nutrition advice, gear reviews, and personal stories that inspire and guide. Become a part of a vibrant running family dedicated to moving forward together. Lace up, sign up, and let’s hit the pavement as a team!
