In the field of recovery science, evidence supports the use of both cutting-edge gadgets and old-fashioned chestnuts. When choosing from this menu of options to develop your own personalized R&R recipe, consider not only what you have access to but also what fits into your lifestyle and sounds fun—for instance, yoga won’t calm your muscles or your mind if you feel anxious about getting on the mat. Check out the following nine approaches to recovery, see when to use them, and discover what elite runners do to maximize the benefits. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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Menopause and Running: What You Need to Know
Your body’s changing—your training routine and your diet should, too. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Marathoner Stays a Step Ahead of Parkinson’s Disease
Jimmy Choi will run the New York City Marathon with seven other affected runners. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
She Runs: In Her Mother’s Footsteps
A marathon marks the year Sheila Towne outlived her mother—and brings a piece of her mom back to life. Read the full story for Runner’s World/Zelle.
Fast Couple Ties the Knot During Chicago Marathon
Like any veteran marathoner, Stephanie Reinhart usually avoids trying anything new on race day. But in Chicago this year she made a few exceptions. She hadn’t trained in the white tennis dress or jewel-laced headband she wore to the start—and she crossed the finish line with a brand new husband. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
80-Year-Old Finishes 17th Straight Chicago Marathon
As a 60-year-old, lifelong Chicagoan Frank Abramic watched runners in the park near his house and wondered why they bothered. This year, he completed his 17th consecutive Chicago Marathon in a time of 6:22:01. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
Solutions for Runners with Serious Periods
Obstetricians and gynecologists who run will happily chat about the pros and cons of tampons, pads, and even menstrual cups during races and training. But ask how they manage their own heavy flows while running, and most have the same answer: They don’t have to. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Heading to Chicago Marathon, Deena Kastor and Joan Benoit Samuelson are Fast Friends
In 1984, 11-year-old Deena Kastor sat in her living room with her parents, eyes glued to the first women’s Olympic Marathon. American Joan Benoit Samuelson emerged from the tunnel into the Los Angeles Coliseum to claim the gold, waving her white hat. “No matter what my profession turned out to be in life, her performance that day would’ve inspired me to be better,” Kastor said during a recent visit to Chicago. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
What Runners Need to Know About Menstrual Cups
Many athletes swear by this reusable, long-wearing alternative to pads and tampons. Read the full article for Runner’s World/Zelle.
What’s Running Through Your Head When You’re Running?
“Come on keep the stride going, bro.” “I should be freakin’ flying right now for sure.” “I’m going to throw up.” You don’t often read phrases like these—or repeated f-bombs—in academic research papers. Then again, few if any scientific protocols have tapped the thoughts of long-distance runners in action. Read the full article for Runner’s World.