While finding the perfect pair of running shorts isn't as fraught of a process finding the right pair of jeans is, it can still be time-consuming and frustrating, especially shopping online. What does a 5" inseam look like on [...]
This is the ideal episode for folks striving for any big goal: The guest is Sheila Gencarelli, 57, a pharmacist and mom of two who has been attempting to run a Boston-qualifying marathon time for more than a decade. In a [...]
Stand in the granola bar aisle at any grocery store and you'll immediately feel overwhelmed. So many choices and, more and more, so expensive. We wondered if making our own versions at home would be worthwhile. Fussy directions? Time [...]
Do we really need to stretch before running? Is getting in 10,000 steps a day truly a harbinger for good health? On this episode, the hosts dive into eight common fitness myths with Danielle Friedman, a journalist in New [...]
Total disclaimer: This is a TMI post about a daily occurrence I never really thought about until it stopped happening. Yep. I’m going there. Constipation. Similar to many mother runners, I care a lot about my health. I’ve spent [...]
Any runners looking to avoid injury, feel stronger, or improve their performance need to listen to this enlightening, entertaining episode with guest Sage Rountree, Ph.D., a recovery coach, former Ironman, and author of The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery. Along with hosts [...]
The first time I ever ran 6 miles, my mom drove the distance with me to celebrate and clock the mileage on her car's odometer. I had done an out-and-back to the cathedral in St. Paul, MN, and it [...]
This episode is for everyone who daydreams about a fast marathon, maybe even a Boston-qualifying time, like Stacey. And for folks looking to overcome fears about open-water swimming (critters! Floating crud!) like Miwako. Finally, empathize or at least [...]
From solo to soul-filling: Sarah Wassner Flynn shares how an unexpected act of friendship boosted her on a long training run for the Boston Marathon. I arrived in Boston for the New Balance Indoor Track National Championships on a [...]
Active folks concerned about getting enough energy to fuel their workouts properly will appreciate the insight and advice in this episode. The guest is Becca McConville, M.S., a sports dietitian and author of Finding Your Sweet Spot: How to Avoid [...]
