5 Athletes Share Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Mom Who Runs—And What More the Industry Can Do
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email When the Paris Olympics nursery was announced (the first in the history of the Games) Alysia Montaño, former pro runner, Olympian, and founder of the advocacy organization &mother said “[this] is going to be really huge.” Montaño would know. She drew worldwide attention in 2014 when she ran the Outdoor USA […]
What It’s Like to Bring Up the Rear on a Group Trail Run—and Have Fun Doing It
Photo: Rachel Kraus/W+G Creative Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Idon’t usually go on group runs, but milling around with fellow runners for my first-ever trail run, as a total trail running beginner, I couldn’t help but catch a buzz. The atmosphere was festive and friendly, and I was positively gung-ho to try […]
Pro Marathoner Keira D’Amato Shares Her 5 Favorite Ways to Recover From a Big Race
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Running a marathon, which is 26.2 miles, is a long way to go—even for professional runners. In fact, elite distance runner Keira D’Amato is the first to admit completing a marathon and giving it all you’ve got is a massive feat, no matter the result. On October 13, […]
Ready to Run Super Fast? Add These Sprint Workouts to Your Training
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email If you’re a runner who’s trying to get fast ASAP, sprint workouts are one of the best ways to train. Sure, maybe your days of dreaming about becoming a track star are long gone. But little bursts of going all out at your top speed can […]
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email By and large, the mantra of postpartum fitness programs is “ease into it.” And those are good words to live by! But if you’re trying to get back into running once you get the “all clear” to exercise from your OB/GYN, is simply going out there and starting […]
3 Tips for Reaching Your Fitness Goals That Have Nothing to Do With Exercise, According to a Pro Athlete
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Professional marathoner Hellen Obiri has had quite the past 18 months. In April 2023, the 35-year-old won the Boston Marathon, which she followed up with a win at the 2023 New York City Marathon—becoming the first woman to win Boston and NYC in the same year since 1989. Obiri, who […]
Does Running in Place Count as Cardio? Fitness Trainers Weigh In
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Picture this: You’re stuck indoors, no treadmill, no space, but you’re ready to break a sweat. So, you start running in place, knees pumping, arms swinging. Does this even count as a cardio workout, or are you just awkwardly hopping around? You’re not alone in wondering if […]
6 Surprising Benefits of Running Every Day, Plus What to Know Before You Try It
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email On May 15, 2017, Hellah Sidibe decided to start a two-week “run streak” where he would run every single day for at least 10 minutes. At the time, he was in a pretty dark place mentally, trying to figure out his post-college career path as an immigrant constantly […]
Here’s What To Know About the Brand-New Brooklyn Marathon
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Brooklyn is getting its very own marathon. On Tuesday, New York City officials approved plans for a major race through the city’s most populous borough. The inaugural Brooklyn Marathon, hosted by New York City Runs, is slated to take place on April 24, 2022, with a 26.2-mile route tentatively […]
Why Kayla Itsines Never Works Out in the Morning
Kayla Itsines Global fitness superstar, Instagram celebrity, and author of The Bikini Body 28-Day Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Guide I wake up every morning at 5:30 a.m. and immediately switch on my light to wake me up—if I don’t, I’ll snooze all morning. Once I’m awake I’ll grab my phone and check everything out for about 15 minutes. A lot of of […]