By now, you’ve probably heard about Kiran Gandhi, whose blog about running her debut marathon during her period without a pad or tampon recently went viral. Reactions to the piece have run the gamut, from “you go, girl” to “yikes” to “hope she didn’t like those tights because that stain’s never coming out.” The philosophical debate has dominated the comments sections, but the post also raises some practical questions. So we went to the experts for tips to help any woman run with the flow. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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5 Things No One Tells You About Running As You Get Older
Even if you’ve never had the urge to lace up a pair of running shoes, you can’t help but feel inspired by 42-year-old Deena Kastor. This fall, she’ll return to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon—a race she won a decade ago—aiming to run 26.2 miles faster than any American woman age 40 or older ever has. Over more than 20 years of logging miles and winning races, Kastor has absorbed a lesson or two about running. Read the full article for Prevention.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.
Strong Hips Relieve Knee Pain
Struggling with knee pain? For relief, consider aiming higher. Rehab routines that incorporate the hip—as opposed to the knee alone—appear to work better for combating runner’s knee, according to a new research review published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
The Best Food Combos To Eat Before Every Type Of Workout
Just like your gear needs vary by workout, so too should your fueling strategy. The smoothie that goes down easy before strength-training could cause digestive distress in spin class. And you don’t need quite as many calories for a 30-minute brisk stroll as you would for a high-intensity interval session. Read the full article for Prevention.
Stay Safe on the Treadmill
Tech CEO Dave Goldberg’s death highlights the rare but serious risks linked to fitness equipment. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How Not to Be a Head Case at Your Big-City Race
You’ve spent your training runs loping along tree-lined trails or quiet back roads with your herd. But one day, you find yourself on a city street inside an immense crowd of unfamiliar beasts. Music blares, crowds roar, and you have to fight your way through a veritable obstacle course to reach your destination. Add the pressure to perform and months (if not years) of preparation and expectation, and you have the perfect description of a big-city race—and a potential recipe for a major mental meltdown. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Standing Might Not Counteract the Health Harms of Sitting for Runners
Does your desk chair have fatal intentions? Even if you run regularly, mounting research suggests hours of uninterrupted sedentary time increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and an early death. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Study Suggests Nappers Feel Less Pain
That quick catnap might not always work to make you less sleepy. But a new study suggests a surprising benefit of 30-minute snoozes on the sleep-deprived: less sensitivity to pain. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Hip Check
Achy foot? Creaky knee? Bum hamstring? Your hips may be to blame. Follow this plan to strengthen that joint and the muscles that surround it so you can lead a happy, healthy running life. Read the full article in the March 2015 issue of Runner’s World.