Why You Should Try Running on Sand
Whether you’re on summer vacation or escaping snowy winter weather, a trip to the beach doesn’t mean you need to miss out on your training runs. In fact, running in the sand can actually take...
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.
A Runner’s Guide to Summertime Skincare
It is easy to forget your skin when thinking about the organs in your body, but the American Academy of Dermatology reminds us the skin is not only your largest organ, but it is also the fastest...
3 Things to Know to Prevent Chafing
If runners talk for long enough they will inevitably begin to share ‘horror’ stories, and it is more likely than not that one of them will involve chafing. This common issue involves the rubbing...
Tactics to Nail Proper Posture For Hill Running
Though running hills can be painful, they ultimately make you a better runner. Even if you are training for a race with a completely flat course — or a net downhill elevation profile — adding...
How to Keep Running Through Allergy Season
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), 1 in 5 people have allergies of some form. There are many different types — ranging from food allergies to drug...