No detail is too small to practice. And that includes the bus ride out to the start. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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#WeGotGoals podcast: Episode 2 with Emily Hutchins
Nike Master Trainer Emily Hutchins shares her goals on Episode 2 of the new #WeGotGoals podcast. Read more about–and listen to–the episode on aSweatLife.
18 Household Items Runners Should Toss—And 5 to Keep
For better running health and less clutter around your home, purge these gadgets and trinkets that aren’t helping make you fitter. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
8 Yoga Moves for Time-Crunched Runners
Even if you only have a few minutes to spare, these poses can improve your performance. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
An Accident Broke This Runner’s 36-Year Streak—but Not His Spirit
Michigan coach Wayne Roberts sets his sights on a new goal after a hit-and-run. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
What Adaptive Sports Teaches Us About the Power of Fitness
Daily life still posed its share of challenges, but sports reminded them of what they *could* do instead of what they couldn’t. Read the full post for A Sweat Life.
Fit Island Guide: Aruba
Locals call Aruba “one happy island” and they can say it lots of different ways. Officially part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba lies just off the coast of Venezuela and also spent time under Spanish rule, so you’ll hear people speak English, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and a blended language called Papiamento. And though it may be small — just 69 square miles, compared to Chicago’s 230 — the island also offers a varied mix of fitness activities. Read the full post for A Sweat Life.
Physical Therapy Goes to The Dogs
A new Chicago-area clinic helps sidelined training partners get back out on the road. Read the full story (and watch video) for Runner’s World.
6 Ways To Walk Off Weight After Menopause
With age comes wisdom, a full life, and discounts on movie tickets and rental cars. But as your body moves through—and beyond—the shifts of menopause, biology does throw a few whammies your way in the weight gain department: About 10 pounds, on average, according to San Francisco–based functional medicine specialist Marsha Nunley, MD. Read the full article for Prevention.
Aquatic innovator Daniel Lynch
Daniel Lynch’s dedication to youth athletics fuels development of a sport-changing learning system. Read the full article for Illinois Alumni.