The modern ’mill isn’t something to bemoan. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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How Extraordinary Runners Finished This Year’s Chicago Marathon
From several triple-digit marathoners to a legend finishing with her daughter, we tracked some incredible athletes through the 41st annual event. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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.
How a Paralympic Triathlete Stays Fit
Army veteran and bronze medalist Melissa Stockwell on her training routine, meal plan, and controlling a sweet tooth. Read the full article for Chicago Magazine.
What We’ve Learned About Success from Talking About Failure
On Episode 62 of #WeGotGoals, we spend a host-ful episode talking about failure and how certain failures have ultimately led our guests (and us) to success. Listen to the full episode on aSweatLife.com.
Jordan Hasay Aims for the Race She Was Born to Run
In this episode of #WeGotGoals, listen to professional distance runner Jordan Hasay on how she handles injuries and other obstacles, the value she places on rest and recovery, what she cooks for dinner, and how much she can deadlift (hint: WAY more than you’d think for a marathon runner). Listen on aSweatLife.com.
Galen Rupp on His Public Image: “I’m Naturally a Shy Person”
In a frank interview, the marathoner talks about his training, the Cubs, post-race karaoke, and why people find him aloof. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
5 Things I Learned from This Year’s Boston Marathon—and a Past Champion
Sure, it’s now been more than a month, but I know I’ll be talking about this year’s Boston Marathon for the rest of my life. And, I had the chance to discuss it with 1968 champion Amby Burfoot, too. Read the full post for aSweatLife.com.
What This Former World Ironman Record-Holder Can Teach You about Trying a Tri—and Being a Champion
If you’re looking for a little help (not to mention some inspo) while you take on your first tri, look no further than four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington. Read the full article on aSweatLife.com.
How Melissa Stockwell Refused to Let Losing a Leg Slow Her Down
Melissa Stockwell may have lost a leg in Iraq, but that didn’t stop this mother of two from becoming medal-winning Paralympic triathlete. Listen to the full episode on aSweatLife.com.