When she trained for her first triathlon six years ago, Denise Lee was swimming, biking, or running six days a week. But she couldn’t find gear that made her “feel like a badass.” So she set about to craft activewear with a look that motivated her to train harder and reflected her edgy, urban, high-fashion style. ALALA, the athleisure company she launched four years ago—before athleisure was even a word—has gone on to thrive despite burgeoning racksful of competitors. Hear more on this week’s #WeGotGoals.
Running Is a Great Coping Mechanism for Grief
“I had a distinctive time to be sad and not have grief take over my life.” Read the full article for VICE.
Rest Day Is the Most Important Day for Runners
Recovery isn’t just physical, it’s mental. Read the full article for VICE.
Iron Chef Cat Cora shares her recipe for a happy life
She may be a best-selling author, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and the star of multiple Food Network shows, but as the holidays near, famed chef Cat Cora transforms into the foreman of a pop-up mustard factory, located in the kitchen of her Santa Barbara, Calif., home. Read the full article for USA Today Modern Woman.
Marathon Training Can Make You Fat
Running and weight loss don’t always go hand-in-hand. Read the full article for VICE.
Kevin Lyons’s Iconic Monsters Go for a Run
A New York City artist channels his trendy designs into running pitfalls. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Determined to Defy Her Condition, Runner Completes New York City Marathon Backward
Fifteen years after she first ran the race, Justine Galloway finished it again with a whole new perspective. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
This Beer Race Rewards You for Having the Most Brew Left at the Finish
The half-kilometer Micro Marathon at Austin’s Circle Brewing is less chugging contest, more balancing act. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Strong Calf Muscles Will Make You Faster
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ur quads and hamstrings aren’t the only muscles in need of attention. Push your pace by building your below-the-knee strength and power. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
You Don’t Need to Carbo Load Before Your 5K
There’s a smart way and a stupid way to fuel up before a race. Read the full article for VICE.