Welcome to the new one-stop shop, where healthcare professionals and retailers work together to help runners find the best fit. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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How Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Goes Slow To Go Fast—Really Fast
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is the author of the new book Run for Your Life—all about how to achieve longevity in the sport—and has finished marathons in under three hours for 30 straight years. But at one point earlier in his career, he was told he’d have to give up running altogether. Listen to the full episode, and read the full post, on aSweatLife.com.
How a Ballet Dancer Stays Nimble
Get in Nutcracker shape with the Joffrey’s Amanda Assucena. Read the full article for Chicago Magazine’s The Regimen feature.
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.
Harness Resilience to Outsmart Any Injury
And use it to bounce back faster if you’re already injured. Read the full article in Runner’s World.
Five Lessons I Learned From Dealing With Injury (Again)
One second, I was cruising along the Chicago Lakefront Trail at tempo pace. The next, my foot hurt so bad I could barely walk, let alone run. I hobbled home and immediately called the sports doc. Read the full article from aSweatLife.com.
She Runs: Alexis Ross
Following a nasty car crash in 2014, Alexis Ross thought she might never run again. But a year to the day later, this Chicago-area runner completed her first half marathon. Read the full article for Zelle.
Look on the Bright Side
Optimism may ward off injuries; also, live longer through fitness, and burn calories with Latin dancing. Read the full page in Women’s Health (pdf).