Are Women Better Than Men at Long-Distance Running?
Often — not always, but often — men are faster runners than women. This is why the elites have different start times and awards are given to not only different age groups, but also to different...
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.
6 Mistakes You May Be Making on the Run
In running there are a number of training methodologies to choose from and what works for one runner won’t always work for another. However, there are a few key mistakes every runner should avoid...
5 Running Milestones Every Runner Should Celebrate
Runners are constantly chasing big goals, from setting a new PR to dreaming of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. It’s easy to get caught up in the hoopla of grand running goals, but it’s the...
5 Biggest Mistakes Runners Make at the Start Line
You spend months and months preparing for race day and though it is true a few bad workouts won’t make or break your race, what you do just before the gun goes off has a big impact. That’s why,...
The Key to Improving Your Running Speed
There are multiple terms used to talk about the number of steps you take in a minute when running; though you may not have known it, stride rate and leg turnover actually both mean the same thing....