{"id":1616,"date":"2019-03-25T23:14:07","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T23:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/?page_id=1616"},"modified":"2025-11-13T20:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T20:46:20","slug":"recent-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/?page_id=1616","title":{"rendered":"Selected Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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More Races, More Money: The New Calculus for Pro Marathoners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Office Sports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several runners in New York City\u2019s elite field are on their third or fourth marathon of the year. The two most famous contenders raced 26.2 miles just eight weeks ago. More races mean more money\u2014but the math isn\u2019t simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rice Krispies Treats Are Upending the Billion-Dollar Athlete-Fuel Wars<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Office Sports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world\u2019s best cyclists and runners have found that the optimal solution to a serious problem is a 30-cent children\u2019s treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jess McClain Missed the National Team Again and Again. Now, She\u2019ll Finally Wear the Team USA Kit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McClain replaces Betsy Saina, who\u2019s pregnant, on the U.S. marathon team for the World Championships in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Miler and a Marathoner Are Getting Married. Here\u2019s How They Meet in the Middle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brian Shrader, one of the top Americans running this year\u2019s Chicago Marathon, has a built-in training partner: his fianc\u00e9e, Olympic Trials finalist Helen Schlachtenhaufen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They Shared a Bedroom Growing Up. Now, the Whittaker Sisters Are Olympic Village Roommates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella and Juliette, who started as swimmers, made Team USA on the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top College Running Programs Move Away From Body Composition Testing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The practice doesn\u2019t help young athletes improve their performance\u2014and it can be harmful. (Winner of a 2024 writing award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors in the Fitness & Sports category)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Path Out of Sport Isn\u2019t Always Clear for Retiring Paralympians<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletes have to navigate financial concerns, loss of identity, and a world that isn\u2019t always welcoming to disabled workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She shares with SELF how she got started running at 23, her training modifications while pregnant, and why retirement is looking less likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fitness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Exercises to Improve Your Grip Strength<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York Times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This simple routine can help make everyday tasks easier \u2014 and you can do it while sitting at your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 5 Best Full-Body Exercises, According to Trainers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York Times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked experts to recommend the moves that offer the very most bang for your buck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Workout Routine Isn\u2019t Complete Without Strength Training<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The<\/em> New York Times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aerobic exercise is hugely beneficial for health. But research increasingly shows you also need some resistance training. Here\u2019s how to work it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York Times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re both beneficial physically and mentally, but there\u2019s a clear winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Run\/Life Stress Load Can Only Take So Much. Here\u2019s How to Cope<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert tips for getting out of your head and back on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here Is Exactly How to Reschedule (and Sometimes Skip) Your Long Runs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run coaches offer smart strategies on how to move, modify, or skip your longest training run of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SELF\u2019s Learn to Love Running Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re just 12 weeks away from becoming a regular on the paths, trails, or tread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Exercise Outside With Raynaud\u2019s Syndrome Without Freezing Your Fingers Off<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From gear to nutrition, there are ways to ease the icy grip on your hands and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sorry, but Running Without Energy Gels Isn\u2019t the Flex You Think<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaming runners for fueling isn\u2019t just rude\u2014it\u2019s contradicted by science and can be flat-out harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Turn a Boring Long Run Into an Invigorating Celebration of the Great Outdoors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try these tips whether you\u2019re on a gorgeous trail or jogging through city streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Safely Exercise With POTS, According to Experts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tips from doctors, strength coaches, and physical therapists can help you create a routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Health\/Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Are So Many Women Athletes Tearing Their ACLs Now?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, it\u2019s not about being \u201cfragile\u201d\u2014here\u2019s what really drives these injuries and how to prevent them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What It\u2019s Like to Get a Breast Cancer Diagnosis While Training for the Olympics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how track prepared Marta Pen Freitas to face this new challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everything Katie Ledecky Has Shared About Living With the Health Condition POTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how the Olympian keeps symptoms like fatigue and dizziness in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Creatine, and What Can This Supplement Do (and Not Do) for My Health?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This popular workout add-on may have legit benefits, but it\u2019s not the miracle powder some influencers claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Peloton Instructor Woke Up With a \u2018Huge, Painful Lump\u2019 on His Rib\u2014and Began a New Medical Drama<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As thousands of fans cycled with him on the leaderboard, Bradley Rose was secretly grappling with a serious health threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are Breastfeeding Runners at Greater Risk of Bone Injuries?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what experts know about stress fractures\u2014and how to prevent them\u2014during the postpartum period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What COVID Survivors Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As these testimonies reveal, those who have had the most severe cases face profound and often lasting effects that experts are still struggling to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What COVID Nurses Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The firsthand stories of these front-line professionals starkly reveal the human toll of the pandemic, and the everyday heroism required to conquer it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Running Groups in Chicago\u2019s Immigrant Communities, Marathon Training Becomes an Act of Resilience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a lot\u2014everyone\u2019s carrying all of this throughout our runs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peace Runners 773 Brings a Movement of Movement to Chicago\u2019s West Side<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner’s World<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The up-and-coming group is part of a groundswell of new running crews across the city\u2014and has 11 members running Sunday\u2019s Chicago Marathon.
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Higher Education Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FUTURE WORLD 2067<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illinois Alumni<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illinois Alumni asked six prominent faculty members in fields from agriculture to medicine to robotics what they see coming by 2067\u2014the year the University of Illinois will celebrate its bicentennial\u2014and how it will change life for the rest of us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saving Our Cities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UIC Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate change threatens urban areas\u2014but UIC researchers are working to mitigate its harms and adapt to its consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flu Fighter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illinois Alumni<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could waterfowl hold clues to preventing future pandemics? U of I scientists receive a hefty new grant to delve beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community Care<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UIS Today<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2006, Dolan Dalpoas has led the hospital where he was born\u2014and knows that meeting rural health needs is key to building community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Record Setter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illinois Alumni<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a frightening accident, Susannah Scaroni continues to break boundaries in wheelchair track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alumni Interview: Reshma M. Saujani<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illinois Alumni<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The founder of Girls Who Code on the power of the pen, lessons from campus activism and why moms should get monthly paychecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sports More Races, More Money: The New Calculus for Pro Marathoners Front Office Sports Several runners in New York City\u2019s elite field are on their third or fourth marathon of the year. The two most famous contenders raced 26.2 miles just eight weeks ago. More races mean more money\u2014but the math isn\u2019t simple. Rice Krispies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1616","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1616"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2518,"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1616\/revisions\/2518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindykuzma.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}