Taper tantrums—the tricks your mind and body play on you as you start decreasing miles the last weeks prior to a race—are not uncommon for runners, and destination races often only exemplify them. All the anxiety about making it to the starting line is elevated even more when you factor in transportation, time differences, language […]
When I first started running four years ago, I didn’t think about dedicated running clothes. I’d previously been a die-hard hot yoga person, so I ran in clothing meant for low-impact exercise. I quickly learned that that attire gave me no support, no compression, and almost no breathability—especially on longer runs. Pants that once supported […]
“You’re able to open up and be vulnerable with someone when you’re side by side, in parallel, in ways that you’re not when you’re face to face,” Dr. Bagley says. “It’s like, I can trust this person because they’re struggling in ways that feel really similar, and they’re cheerleading for me when I’m struggling.” 13. […]
I was training for the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Michigan, last May when my ankle began to ache at the end of a 20-mile long run. After a few days of rest, the pain subsided only slightly. So I went to my podiatrist, who broke the news: I had a stress fracture in my fibula. […]
Below, nine things I learned the hard way that I hope you can learn the easier way. 1. Focus on prevention and preparation as your foundation. The absolute best way to come back from an injury is to not get one in the first place. The better you take care of your body from the […]
You can read exercise directions, watch videos of the moves, and still feel like something isn’t quite right when you’re executing it on your own. Maybe your back feels funky, or your arms tire while your core seems suspiciously fresh, or the movement just appears way too clunky. Whatever’s going on, something is off. You may […]
Ironman World Champion Chelsea Sodaro doesn’t keep her massive first place trophy in a fancy glass case. It’s not on her living room mantle, or displayed anywhere else that she might show off her latest achievement to visiting friends and family. Sodaro, who became the first American woman to win the Ironman World Championships in […]
To allow yourself a little emotional wiggle room, consider taking the next day off (or take off one more day after you get home, if you’ve traveled). That means no work and no other big obligations, if possible (and absolutely no working out). Keep it loose, and use that time how you want at the […]
If the medal is already spoken for with any of the above options, but you still want to preserve the ribbon, try this: Use the ribbon itself as a lanyard after you remove the medal, and attach a keyring with a clip instead. 5. Transform your medals into coasters. Here your medal can do double […]
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When I’m running I feel like my stride is fluid, effortless, and completely aligned. And I’d like to think it would be—after all, I’m certified as a running coach, have run 23 marathons, and have written about the sport for years. But when I look at photos or videos of myself taken mid-race, I’m confronted […]