Matt McDonald is hoping to make the Olympic team. His fiancée, Maegan Krifchin, is running the women’s race—7 months pregnant. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
For Olympic Trials Couple, Race Will Be One to Talk About for Generations
How to Have a Breakthrough Race, From Trials Qualifiers Who’ve Done It
Eyeing a big personal best? These Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers cut serious time off their PRs by dialing in their routines. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
A Top Contender and Her Speedy Sister Take on the Trials
Lindsay Flanagan is a decent bet to make the Olympic team. She also coaches an up-and-coming runner—her sister, Kaylee. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Your Workout Routine Isn’t Complete Without Strength Training
Aerobic exercise is hugely beneficial for health. But research increasingly shows you also need some resistance training. Here’s how to work it in. Read the full article for The New York Times.
8 Daily Healthy Habits That Will Better Your Runs and Lengthen Your Life
These upgrades will improve your performance both in races and at the doctor’s office. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
FUTURE WORLD 2067
Smart robots that will teach us when we’re young—and care for us as we age. Exercise, delivered intravenously. Computers that are both more ubiquitous and less noticeable than ever before. Illinois Alumni asked six prominent faculty members in fields from agriculture to medicine to robotics what they see coming by 2067—the year the University of Illinois will celebrate its bicentennial—and how it will change life for the rest of us. The future they foresee is not without its challenges. But thanks in no small part to the work they’re doing now, it’s also full of innovation and hope. Read the full article for Illinois Alumni.
Road to the Trials: Peak Performance for Busy Runners
As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she opens up about how she fits it all in—running, coaching, and family. Read the full article for Women’s Running.
What Good Is a 5-Minute Workout, Really?
Short bursts of exercise might provide some benefits, but don’t cancel your gym membership just yet. Read the full article for The New York Times.
What Are the Rules of Working Out When You’re Sick?
Bookmark this for days when you have sniffles or a churning gut but still want to move your body. Read the full article for SELF.
Road to the Trials: How Runners Can Cope with Uncertainty
As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she shares how she navigates unexpected shifts and setbacks—and how you can, too. Read the full article for Women’s Running.