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
A comfortable belly band can help pregnant runners run throughout their pregnancy and avoid running injuries and pelvic pain. There are many great options for pregnant runners today. I round up the best belly bands for runners. My absolute favorite is the ReCORE Maternity FITSplint because it is soft, flexible, and breathable. Read about all … Read more
Runner’s face is the saggy leather-like skin on your face. It can be attributed to sun damage, free radicals, and low body fat. Taking measures like protecting yourself from free radicals and sunlight can prevent runner’s face. We run to keep us young but running can make you look old. All that hard work in … 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
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