Lack of sleep is my kryptonite. It dawned on me (pun intended) that even since I was a kid, lack of sleep has broken me. After almost every sleepover party, I’d end up getting sick. A cost of staying up late and putting shaving cream in the hands of my friends. (Karma?) Therefore, getting a … Read more
After childbirth, it’s become more common to think about the strength of your pelvic floor. After all, the pelvic floor, the muscles that hold up the contents of your pelvis and have been working overtime for nine months. But this work can lead to weak pelvic floor muscles and also tight pelvic floor muscles which … Read more
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
With the pandemic work-from-home lifestyle came a burgeoning love for athleisure—especially Vuori clothing. I remember my sister lamenting that the return to the office came the bidding farewell to her Vuori life. Indeed, I became very accustomed to living in my Vuori shorts and Vuori joggers. The Vuori joggers were my gateway into Vuori. 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
Runners, especially female runners, are not always safe when running, especially when we run before sunrise. Taking steps to increase safety such as running with others and staying alert help. However, the best defense for runners is knowing self-defense moves. I am sharing the best self-defense moves to save you from various attacks from former … Read more