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.
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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.
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.
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.
Inspired by a Big-City Marathon? Here’s How That Can Be You Next Year
Follow this step-by-step guide to train right, gear up, and race well. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Here’s Why You Should Take Walk Breaks During Your Next Race
It seems counterintuitive, but incorporating them into your strategy can give you a faster finish. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
#WeGotGoals with Author, Coach and Running Bum Matt Fitzgerald
Over 35 years of running and 40-plus marathons, Matt Fitzgerald never felt he’d truly achieved his potential over 26.2 miles. This year, he decided to train for the Chicago Marathon using an entirely different approach—as an elite. He moved to Flagstaff, Arizona—at 7,000 feet of altitude—and trained with the Northern Arizona Elite team under coach Ben Rosario. “It’s really been an amazing experience in that now, at 46, I am as fit as I’ve ever been. I am capable of running as well as I ever have, but in a different way.” Hear more on this week’s #WeGotGoals.