There are technological tools out there to help you relax, meditate, and channel your fears into a better running performance. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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All Roads Lead to Romanchuk
The 20-year-old just might be the best wheelchair racer the world’s ever seen—but he’ll be the last to tell you so. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
How Jillian Lorenz Built The Barre Code, a Fitness Empire that Empowers Women
When The Barre Code first opened its doors in River North eight years ago, there was something different about it from the start. Here’s what co-founder/co-CEO Jillian Lorenz told me at a special live recording of #WeGotGoals at the Hotel Moxy in Chicago. Read the full post—and listen to the episode—at aSweatLife.com.
We Bust Our Butts to Make the Most of Our Training—It’s Time for Researchers to Aim for Excellence, Too
A vocal group of exercise scientists is calling for reform in the field. Here’s hoping they get it. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
The Lakefront Trail Renovation Is Done. Here’s What’s New.
Now that the effort to separate cyclists from pedestrians is officially complete, here’s what to expect when you walk, run, or ride. Read the full article for Chicago Magazine.
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.
Stop Complaining. Maximize the Treadmill Experience to Improve Your Running
The modern ’mill isn’t something to bemoan. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
What It’s Like to Be a ‘Hijab Triathlete’ in a Sport Dominated by Skin
Jeri Villarreal, a 42-year-old mother of three, proudly sets an example for others who want to do that same. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
This Gym Makes It Hard to Breathe for a Better Workout—So I Tried It
Training in a low-oxygen altitude chamber just might be the next best thing to living at 10,000 feet. Read the full article for Health.com.
Joan Benoit Samuelson Returns to Chicago Eyeing Another Record
After several setbacks, the Olympic gold medalist and previous Chicago champ, 61, plans to dominate her new age group. Read the full article for Runner’s World.