Marathons were a part of the first international Olympics in 1896, but it would be almost 100 years before women were allowed to compete. Before 1984, there was no women’s marathon category in the Olympics.
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Do you run with music? We think of running with music as just a personal preference, but what if there were certain conditions in which running with music could improve your running to exhaustion time or help you forget about the environment you’re running in?
Running With Music Read More »
I am amazing at high-level training and at being a couch potato, but I basically fail at everything in between. At the height of my running career, I had 2 training cycles that consisted of 6 days of activity, 3 brick workouts (triathlon training), and 2 strength days, and I didn’t miss one day.
Running isn’t all about the lower body. Yes, you run on your legs, but what about the upper body? What about your spine? Think about this for a second: if you hunch over or extend backward at your spine does your core work?
Good Posture For Efficient Running Read More »
I LOVE anything with pockets. Any article of clothing with a pocket gets me excited (with the exception of cargo shorts), so you can imagine how I was thrilled to try out Lululemon's new Fast and Free 6" shorts on my long run.
In Review: Lululemon Fast and Free Shorts Read More »
Iron deficiency is a common problem, is even more common among endurance athletes. Iron is lost through sweat, urine, the GI tract, and menstruation.
When you’re training, experiencing sudden post-nasal drip, fever, headache, or any other initial signs of an illness can really throw a wrench in your plans.
Running While Sick Read More »
When you’re on crutches, it's already frustrating enough not to able to run and do what you enjoy, so the frustration that comes with moving about your day to day life is amplified.
Crutchin’ Around NYC Read More »
It's been a busy summer of running, dinner with friends, weekends away, and maybe even a much-needed vacation.
Why Your Running Socks Matter Read More »
We all love running; running is awesome! However, we would be only telling half the story if we only talked about its benefits.
The Upside Down of Running Read More »
