As a longtime writer covering running and triathlon, I occasionally get invited to some pretty incredible events. Most recently, the folks at Team Milk offered me the chance to experience Every Woman’s Marathon in Scottsdale, Arizona—including a race bib. Life has [...]
Cold temps, icy precipitation, wind (oh, the dreaded wind!): If you live in, oh, about 47 of our 50 states, you know those conditions are coming for you. Sure, you can head for a treadmill and wear the same [...]
This post is a companion to today’s podcast: These nuggets of advice are from Nick Thompson, the episode’s guest and author of the brand-new memoir titled The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports. (And, [...]
I do not enjoy long car rides: too much sitting, paying attention to other cars, staving off boredom, and finding a place to pee. Yet on two recent long drives, I discovered it helps this mother runner to approach [...]
Standing at the starting line of the 2011 Ogden Half-Marathon, shivering slightly from the chilly air and nerves, I had my first sighting of a pair of max-cushioned running shoes—and I thought they looked clown-level goofy! The thicker-than-thick midsoles [...]
This post is by Joanne Godfrey, a 60-year-old Portland, Oregon, runner who has switched from running half marathons to 5Ks due to loss of cartilage in her knees. These are some racing and training epiphanies she recently shared with [...]
While we love a good scroll through a review section both for entertainment and should-I-buy details, we also know the absolute best recommendations for clothing, TV shows, desserts, books, and the like usually come from friends. Welcome to Our [...]
We all know running—and life—rarely goes in a straight line. In this honest and encouraging post, AMR staffer April shares her personal journey of adjusting goals and finding peace with the pivot. Last fall, I signed up for a [...]
April showers may indeed bring May flowers...but they also make for soggy runs. While you might be able to opt for a treadmill run instead, we suggest you head outside to experience the elements. Living in the Pacific Northwest, [...]
If you're struggling with feelings of not being enough, of not doing enough, or you're in the midst of a training slump, you'll love today's encouragement from Coach Liz Waterstraat. We think of perfectionism manifesting in appearance and cleanliness. [...]
