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.
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Faster at a Cost
Disordered eating is not just a women’s problem. But many coaches, athletes, and even doctors fail to recognize it in men. The consequences can be devastating. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Squats and Cognac Keep This 102-Year-Old Track Star Running Strong
“I didn’t expect so much, but I’m very happy it turned out this way. I was just exercising, and now I’m all over the world.” Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Lynne Nieto of Augie’s Quest Rises Above Discomfort to Help Find a Cure for ALS
On this week’s episode of #WeGotGoals, Lynne Nieto shares how goals shift and relationships grow through even the hardest circumstances. Listen to how she and her husband Augie Nieto – founder of Life Fitness – started an organization built to end ALS.
Chicago’s Hottest Workout? Not Working Out
Ice baths aren’t just for professional athletes. Gyms across the city are offering new recovery options to help you boost results. Read the full article for Chicago Magazine.
4 Ways to Find Out How Much Sleep You Really Need
Should you shoot for eight hours—or can you get by on less? Read the full article for Runner’s World.
11 Ways to Hate the Treadmill Less
Torture device or modern mechanical marvel? It’s all in the eye—and feet—of the beholder. Read the full article for Health.com.
10 Simple Ways to Actually Enjoy Running
A few easy tweaks and handy tools can shift your entire attitude toward your workouts. Read the full article for Health.com.
The Food Resolutions You Should Be Making
Broad “be more healthy” goals set you up for failure. Swap them out for ones that are specific and achievable, and reap the running rewards all year long. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Allyson Felix, Olympic and World Champion, Breaks Down Her Massive Goals
Few mortals can even fathom the type of success Felix has seen in her sport. How is it even possible, I asked her, to work toward goals that are so audacious, so otherworldly? Find out on this week’s episode of #WeGotGoals.