On this week’s episode of #WeGotGoals, Lynne Nieto shares how goals shift and relationships grow through even the hardest circumstances. Listen to how she and her husband Augie Nieto – founder of Life Fitness – started an organization built to end ALS.
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Chicago’s Hottest Workout? Not Working Out
Ice baths aren’t just for professional athletes. Gyms across the city are offering new recovery options to help you boost results. Read the full article for Chicago Magazine.
4 Ways to Find Out How Much Sleep You Really Need
Should you shoot for eight hours—or can you get by on less? Read the full article for Runner’s World.
11 Ways to Hate the Treadmill Less
Torture device or modern mechanical marvel? It’s all in the eye—and feet—of the beholder. Read the full article for Health.com.
10 Simple Ways to Actually Enjoy Running
A few easy tweaks and handy tools can shift your entire attitude toward your workouts. Read the full article for Health.com.
The Food Resolutions You Should Be Making
Broad “be more healthy” goals set you up for failure. Swap them out for ones that are specific and achievable, and reap the running rewards all year long. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Allyson Felix, Olympic and World Champion, Breaks Down Her Massive Goals
Few mortals can even fathom the type of success Felix has seen in her sport. How is it even possible, I asked her, to work toward goals that are so audacious, so otherworldly? Find out on this week’s episode of #WeGotGoals.
Seven of the Most Incredible Athletes of 2017
One fought off a vicious attack to run again on her own terms. Others forged new paths in the wake of life-altering diagnoses. And then there’s the father whose grief blended with joy as he crossed the finish line with a living reminder of the daughter he’d lost. My job introduces me to so many amazing athletes every year, and 2017 was no exception. Here—in no particular order—are seven of the stories that have stuck with me this year. Read the full article on aSweatLife.com.
Denise Lee, CEO of ALALA Activewear Talks Bringing a Dream Into Reality
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.
Rest Day Is the Most Important Day for Runners
Recovery isn’t just physical, it’s mental. Read the full article for VICE.