Just because we’re in a period of genetic stability doesn’t mean we’re not still changing. Read the full article for VICE.
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7 Simple Things That’ll Make You a Better Runner
They’re low-tech—but high reward. Read the full article for SELF.
How a Health-Food Company Aims to Give Back to the Ultrarunners That Inspired It
Even the world’s most well-known barefoot runners sometimes wear sneakers. I found this out earlier this month, on an easy four-mile shakeout run the weekend before the Boston Marathon. The guest of honor was Tarahumara ultrarunning champion Miguel Lara, a member of the tribe from Mexico’s Copper Canyon made famous in Christopher McDougall’s “Born to Run.” Read the full post for aSweatLife.
No, Marathon Runners, You Don’t Have to Worry About Your Kidneys
Study finds evidence of short-term damage, but otherwise healthy runners likely have little cause for concern. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
10 Reasons You Should Watch “Boston”
It’s full of serious and silly moments from the marathon’s history, many of which changed the course of running. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
#WeGotGoals: Mimi Bosika’s Elite Dreams and Compassionate Networking
On Episode 5 of the #WeGotGoals podcast, Mimi Bosika shares: success lies in the relationships she builds. Her drive for greatness? That’s been with her from day one. Listen to the full episode for aSweatLife.com.
Human Race Episode 18: Runner Down
When Richard Sikorski collapsed during the 2015 Chicago Marathon, his race stopped and another one began. The race to save his life. Listen to the full episode of Human Race, a Runner’s World podcast.
How to Tell if Your Liver is Screwed
Let’s put down the IPA and assess the damage. Read the full article for VICE.
Olympian Alexi Pappas Mentors Middle-Schooler to More Than Just Fast Times
She ran with 12-year-old Ellie Grammas to a super fast 31:53 at Chicago’s Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
After Cheating Death Twice, Ironman Powers Through Races With Another Person’s Heart
Heart transplant recipient Derek Fitzgerald runs, bikes, and swims for a reason: “to be the best custodian of my body.” Read the full article for Runner’s World.