They’re low-tech—but high reward. Read the full article for SELF.
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How a Health-Food Company Aims to Give Back to the Ultrarunners That Inspired It
Even the world’s most well-known barefoot runners sometimes wear sneakers. I found this out earlier this month, on an easy four-mile shakeout run the weekend before the Boston Marathon. The guest of honor was Tarahumara ultrarunning champion Miguel Lara, a member of the tribe from Mexico’s Copper Canyon made famous in Christopher McDougall’s “Born to Run.” Read the full post for aSweatLife.
18 Household Items Runners Should Toss—And 5 to Keep
For better running health and less clutter around your home, purge these gadgets and trinkets that aren’t helping make you fitter. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Can You Really Lose Weight—and Keep It Off—Using Sugar Substitutes?
New research says yes—but some experts warn it’s just a short-term fix. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
How To Start Walking When You Have 50+ Pounds To Lose
Have a hefty weight loss goal? Consider walking, not running, toward your best new body. A recent British study found people who regularly walked for fitness—albeit at a fast pace—weighed less than those devoted to other types of physical activity, including running, swimming, and cycling. Read the full article for Prevention.
8 Ways To Keep Your Skin Firm As You Shed Pounds
You’ve finally found a workout you love and an eating plan that syncs with your lifestyle. The extra pounds you’ve carried for years have begun to melt away. Just one problem—the same surface area covers your new, smaller self, leading your skin to sag or lag behind. Folds can form on your belly and arms, and even your face can seem a bit slack. Read the full article for Prevention.
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.
7 Lies You’ve Been Told about Your Own Body
Conventional wisdom. Common knowledge. Whenever you hear something super interesting preceded by “they say,” don’t blindly believe it. Because when it comes to matters of biology, “they” apparently have no clue. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
The Best Food Combos To Eat Before Every Type Of Workout
Just like your gear needs vary by workout, so too should your fueling strategy. The smoothie that goes down easy before strength-training could cause digestive distress in spin class. And you don’t need quite as many calories for a 30-minute brisk stroll as you would for a high-intensity interval session. Read the full article for Prevention.
12 Habits of Highly Motivated Runners
Runners dream big. Tackling a new distance, posting a personal best, losing 20 pounds–we embrace grand challenges. But what happens after you accomplish your goal, or if your resolve weakens before you succeed? You risk stalling–unless you’ve changed your routines to those of a stronger, healthier runner. Read the full article in Runner’s World.