Adding them into your training will translate to better form and faster times—even on flat land. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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Have to Miss Your Destination Race? Get Some Money Back
A little extra planning when booking can help you recoup your costs if you can’t travel. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Boston Marathon Clarifies Policies on Transgender Runners
Athletes must compete under the same gender identity with which they qualified. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Kathrine Switzer Shares the Fearlessness of Running with Women Worldwide
Kathrine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967 under the initials K.V. Switzer, making history not just for female runners but for all women. Hear her story and what she’s fighting for today on the #WeGotGoals podcast.
Have an Idea for a Running-Related Side Hustle?
These four tips can help you turn your brainstorm into a source of income—and satisfaction. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Runner’s Dystonia: Mysterious Malady Causes Mind and Muscle to Lose Touch
The rare condition jams the signals between the brain and the legs, leaving athletes hobbled—and looking for answers. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How I Count My Way to Better Running
Some runners have mantras or positive self-talk. Others turn on the tunes or listen to podcasts. I’ve been finding myself returning to a different technique for occupying my mind while I run—counting. Read the full post for aSweatLife.com.
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.
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.
Marathon Training Can Make You Fat
Running and weight loss don’t always go hand-in-hand. Read the full article for VICE.