For most of my life, I’ve been drawn to running. It is a compulsion I cannot quite explain. But after not being able to run for close to two years recently (due to running injuries), there is one thing for sure: running makes me happy. Turns out, there are a ton of research studies on … Read more
When I tore my hamstring in 2019 while training for a marathon, it didn’t occur to me until much later that sleep deprivation may have led to my running injury. Now research is supporting that sleep for athletes is crucial for injury prevention. In the summer of 2019, my mileage doubled from about 50 miles … Read more
UPDATED Sept. 7, 2022: Editor’s note: This article has been updated with safety tips and information following the murder of mother runner Liza Fletcher. I mostly run alone. I prefer to mostly run alone. In a house with two young kids who never seem to stop talking or needing things, I relish the time to be … Read more
Finding the most comfortable bust support when running is crucial for runners with big busts. My sister has a bigger bust and tested sports bras for this article. She says the absolute best sports bra for big busts is the Athleta Advance Bra because it’s pretty and her chest felt secure from top to bottom. … Read more
Rome wasn’t built or lost in a day. And either is your running fitness. Just as it takes time to build your running fitness, it takes time to lose your running fitness. Even taking two weeks off from running, will barely make a difference (2.7%) in running shape. Plus, what you do lose, comes back … Read more
I’ve written a lot about how to run with a stroller but what about when your kids get older? Then it’s time to talk about how to teach your kid to run a bike while you run. Having your child ride a bike next to you on your runs is a wonderful bonding activity and … Read more