We’ve caught lightning in a bottle this week as we explore knee health in ultrarunning with the phenomenon himself, the “Knees Over Toes Guy,” Ben Patrick. After years of injury and multiple surgeries, he went back to basics and rebuilt his knee function and strength from the ground up. Now, he’s fundamentally changing the training game. For years the advice in strength training was to never go “knees over toes,” well Ben has thrown this orthodoxy on its head and is getting amazing results with athletes of all stripes. So, we asked him how trail and ultrarunners can operate without knee pain and bulletproof their knees.

“For distance running, I’d care about my soleus and anterior tibialis like most lifters care about their bench press and curls.” ~ Ben Patrick, Knees Over Toes Guy

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? You’re Not Weak, You’re Inhibited: Could recognizing a short-circuit of the nerve-muscle connection be the key to unlocking your potential? Physical therapist and coach Joe Uhan unpacks muscle inhibition and how it might be what’s holding you back.

? About That Kit Tho: At the Olympics in 1928, women donned uniforms closely resembling the men’s teams’ kits… so how did we get from there to buns?

? More Streams: This summer, you can watch UTMB live stream 11 World Series events on Trail Runner’s website, including the UTMB World Series Finals in Chamonix, among others.

⬆️ “Don’t hate. Those extra 4 miles are rough.” @luke_larsen_ ⬆️

? Non-Compete: Sports scientist Ross Tucker and journalist Mike Finch discuss whether schools should have non-competitive sports programs in an effort to be more inclusive. But is that the right strategy when it comes to producing future champions and developing a “winning” mentality?

? Influenced: Imagine, you work hard—for years—to gain a following. You post every day. And finally, you have brands paying you tens of thousands of dollars to post on social media. Then… you quit to get a 9-to-5 job. 

? Video of the Week: “Brutal ascents and roller coaster descents” await you at the Tushars Mountain Runs. Race up Delano Peak at 12,174 feet, on July 29, 2023, with Aravaipa Running.

➡️ Lastly, here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week.