Running

Human life expectancy is increasing rapidly, with some current predictions suggesting that women will pass the 90-year mark relatively soon (well, those lucky enough to be born in South Korea in 2030 anyway). This is amazing when you think that just less than a century ago the average life expectancy in the U.K. in 1921

I was aimlessly scrolling through social media on Thursday, as I do too often these days, and stopped on a two-year-old tweet, resurfaced by somebody else, that I remember made me laugh in the days following Desiree Linden’s historic victory at the 2018 Boston Marathon. “Caitlin K.” had set the television footage of the final

School is canceled and sports are on hiatus, including spring track practices. Parents are stretched thin, but want their kids to remain active—especially their young runners. But how to squeeze in kids workout time when we’re all just trying to get through the day together? Healthy kids need about 60 minutes of physical activity a

Electrical muscle stimulation units are becoming affordable enough for many athletes to have at home. Athletes will try almost anything to heal an injury or get stronger including, now, sending electrical pulses through their muscles. Several different types of electropulse therapies including TENS, NMES, and EMS, are popping up in physical therapy practices, chiropractic offices,

We provide ways to treat—and prevent—those obnoxious leg cramps known as “charley horses” that always seem to take us by surprise. It’s a runner’s worst nightmare—you’re running the last mile of a marathon you’ve spent months training for and you’re stuck with a debilitating leg cramp. For readers unaware of what a charley horse is,

It’s time to loosen up — a strained pelvic floor can leave you vulnerable to injury. Most women are familiar with exercises that tighten the pelvic floor muscles. These exercises are sometimes called kegels and involve squeezing and lifting the collection of muscles that run from the back of your pelvis to your pubic bones

Three simple, inexpensive grocery store staples backed by science to keep you going strong. What you put in your stomach before, during, and after exercise can mean all the difference between a winning performance and one that leaves you limping across the finish line. And while there is no shortage of super-engineered sports nutrition products

We can do a better job of recognizing that injuries are rooted in physical issues, but often come with huge mental consequences. Most of us are familiar with the Kübler-Ross’ five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. They were originally developed to understand the emotions that come with terminal illness, but have

Respect and care, for others and the environment, are called for when heading onto the trails, now more than ever. Imagine that everyone you may encounter on the trails is immune-compromised and that you are COVID-19 positive—so that merely breathing near them could very well result in their death. Think of them as an aging

“If you have a body, you’re an athlete” – Bill Bowerman, Nike co-founder Need another reason to keep your family moving right now? A study recently published in the Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities found that children and young adults with a physical disability received a measurable boost in self-confidence after participating in a

It’s not just your immune system that will benefit from this approachable advice from two-time NY Times Bestselling author, Elyse Kopecky. Even before this “new reality” we all have been thrown into, many women I know have been living increasingly stressful lives. Myself included. Juggling relationships and kids with full-time careers or ambitious personal goals,

It can give you a longer life, better sleep, improved immunity, mood and more—and yes, it’s even good for your knees and lower back. When you become a runner, it changes your life. But you may not know how much it improves every aspect. Here’s the evidence behind 10 benefits of running that you might

Everything we know about breathing might be wrong. Next time you go for a run, pay attention to the way you breathe: Do you inhale and exhale solely through your nose? If you’re like most athletes, probably not – and that might be hindering your performance. Here’s the answer to the age-old question, “Should you

Running is a safe form of exercise to do during the pandemic, but how is it different from running on any other day? The more and more we learn about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, how it spreads and manifests in the body—the more questions we have.  And with nearly everyone in

If your idea of veggie burgers is a dry, bland patty, we’ve got the recipe you need. As a certified holistic nutritionist, I’m always looking for ways to help women eat healthier, while maximizing their enjoyment of the food they’re eating. This grain-free veggie burger hits both notes. It serves up 10 grams of fiber

Minimize injury risk and improve your power with these hamstring exercises. The hamstrings are an important 2-joint muscle that acts at both the hip and knee during running. Since they are a powerful hip extensor, they play a major role in propelling the body forward with each stride. They also bend the knee following toe-off

It’s not just Olympic dreams that are being put on hold for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials winner. In this Women’s Running exclusive, Tuliamuk opens up for the first time about the full impact this global pandemic has had on her life. It was just a few weeks ago that I made the U.S.

Labeling the exact feeling you have in a given moment— calling an emotion what it is—can be surprisingly powerful. Editor’s Note: This is part of a series that explores the psychology of “rebounding” from setbacks in life, and provides four mental skills that you can use to help sharpen your response to injuries or other

In the face of injuries or setbacks, experts say we can often fall into distorted thinking patterns. Asking yourself this one question can help you paint a more accurate reflection. Editor’s Note: This is part of a series that explores the psychology of “rebounding” from setbacks in life, and provides four mental skills that you

Physical therapists around the country are offering remote sessions—which can sometimes be better than being there in person. About two weeks ago, Sonja Peneueta threw her back out moving a car seat. This isn’t her first rodeo with back problems, so she tried figuring it out on her own. But by the time she realized