Why Runners Need to Take up Swimming
When we think of cross-training, runners usually hit the weight room or sign up for classes at the gym. Of course those aren’t the only forms of cross-training and, depending on the class or...
Ashley Lauretta
About the Author
Ashley is a journalist based in Austin, Texas. She is the assistant editor at LAVA and her work appears in The Atlantic, ELLE, GOOD Sports, espnW, VICE Sports, Health, Men’s Journal, Women’s Running and more. Find her on Twitter at @ashley_lauretta.
Is There a Way to Make Running Feel Easier?
Sometimes, running is hard. Let’s admit it: Running feels difficult the majority of the time. But well all know those runs where something just clicks and you’re listening to the best song and...
Are Treadmill Running Classes a Worthy Trend?
Over the years a new crop of workout classes have popped up — and thanks to subscription-based programs that let you try a variety of classes without committing to a single gym — a lot of these...
Research Finds Jogging Is the Best Exercise to Combat Obesity
The pressure to lose weight can be overwhelming. Everywhere we turn there are commercials for a new diet program or ads reminding us we apparently should want to have a bikini body year-round. Yes,...
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A Runner’s Guide to Proper Arm Swing
According to the New York Road Runners (NYRR), arm swing is critically important when it comes to running form. In fact, a simple way to improve your running efficiency is to build arm strength that...