No, Blisters Shouldn’t Be a Running Rite of Passage
There is one running injury that is totally preventable; however, it is usually minor-to-mild on the injury scale, so it often falls low on the injury-prevention checklist. Blisters have almost...
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.
How to Choose Between Hitting Snooze or Running
Hitting the snooze button is definitely on the list of things that provides instant gratification. In the long term, however, that isn’t always the case. As runners, we know there are going to be...
Exactly How Treadmill and Road Running Are Different (and Why Both Are Good)
In running, your loyalty does not have to lie with a specific terrain. Road, trail and the track have their positives — as does the (dreaded) treadmill. No matter your preference, you...
How Much More Water Do Runners Need in the Heat?
You’ve probably heard you need to drink eight glasses of water a day. Or you’ve heard you should drink half your weight in ounces per day. Or you should just let thirst be your guide. With so...
Should You Be Sore After a Run?
If you’ve ever been sore when walking up a flight of stairs the day after a hard run: You are not alone. You probably found yourself wondering, Is this normal? We are here to report — and...