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 […]
The Best Running Style for Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type, According to Research
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email If you’re an avid runner, you probably have a good idea of how your training shapes your strides. However, fascinating new research shows that your own traits may also shed light on how you run—and all you need is a simple personality test to find out […]
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 […]
The 13 Best Long-Sleeve Running Tops for Cool-Weather Runs, According to Actual Runners
As the temps start to dip and the crisp autumn air moves in, it’s time to swap out your summer running gear for something that offers a bit more coverage. While we love a good tank, long-sleeve running tops are the perfect in-between piece for cooler days when it’s not quite cold enough for a jacket, […]
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 […]
Pro Wheelchair Racer Susannah Scaroni’s 6 Favorite Ways to Practice Self-Care Are Actually *So* Relatable
Being an elite athlete can be extremely rewarding, but it’s also hard on the mind and body. Nobody knows that better than six-time Paralympic wheelchair racing medalist Susannah Scaroni. This summer alone, Scaroni earned five total medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, in events ranging from the 800-meter women’s T54 event all the way up to the women’s […]
Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin Wants You to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Try Something New
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email While taking a class from Peloton powerhouse Tunde Oyeneyin, it would be easy to assume she’s alway been an athlete—but that isn’t the case. Growing up, Oyeneyin was picked on and made fun of for her weight. She would try out for every sport but never ended […]
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 […]
How the World’s Most Unserious Race Helped Me Start to Heal From a Near-Death Experience
My sense of mortality became traumatically clear after experiencing an active shooter incident at a restaurant with my friends in August 2024. As a result, I had a tough time trusting the world around me. I was hypervigilant and suspicious of strangers, unable to sit out in public unless I was facing the door. After […]