I’m a Trainer, and I Discovered the Best Way To Go Running on Vacation

Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email It’s the ultimate conundrum: You’re on vacation, and you want to relax and leave all of your worries behind—but you’ve also been crushing your running workouts lately, and you want to keep up your routine. What do you do? If you’re anything like me, you want a simple workout to […]

Is Swimming or Running the Better Cardio Workout? Fitness Pros Weigh In

Swimming and running are arguably two of the most common cardio workouts, but they’re vastly different. Although research shows both can improve your heart health, they target your muscles and joints in different ways—and, of course, offer completely different workout experiences. When choosing between swimming or running for a cardio exercise, personal trainer Sarah Pelc Graca, CPT, recommends asking yourself […]

Want to Tap Into Your *True* Max Effort? Reverse Sprint Intervals Are Calling Your Name

Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Feeling a bit run down on your running training? Try reverse sprint intervals, a workout method that adds an unconventional challenge to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the road, trail, or treadmill. And no, we’re not talking about running backward. Typically, in sprint interval training, you’ll run for a […]

The Only Pair of Shoes I Trust to Get Me Through a Marathon With Ease and Comfort

In a crowd of more than 50,000 people at the New York City Marathon, there’s one pair of marathon shoes that clearly reign supreme: the Nike Alphafly 3. This carbon-plated sneaker is a favorite among marathoners of all levels. I’m far from an elite runner, but the 2024 New York City Marathon was my seventh time tackling 26.2 miles, […]

After Running an All-Women Marathon, ‘Normal’ Races Will Never Feel the Same

Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Afew miles into the inaugural Every Woman’s Marathon in Savannah, Georgia, on November 16, I watched a woman running ahead of me drop her water bottle. She seemed frustrated with herself (it was a warm day!), but resigned that it was gone forever, too big a logistical nightmare to […]