5 Things Pro Runners Do That You Should, Too
We aren’t all professional runners, but that doesn’t mean we can’t train like them. Though it’s important to recognize that the comparison game can be a slippery slope, there is a lot to be...
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I Run for Life: How Gina Found Her Inner Warrior
Gina Terkildsen never defined herself as a runner. She was always active, but it wasn’t a core part of her identity. But when her life took a hard left turn, running helped her redefine who she was...
Find Your Optimal Speed for Lifting Weights
How fast or slow you lift weights can impact your strength and muscle gains in a big way. Every workout program focuses on sets and repetitions, but the speed at which you lift is important, too....
1,055 Days & Counting: Carla’s Unstoppable Run Streak
It was a pretty miserable late-winter day, even by Chicago standards, when Carla Fowler decided to start her running streak: -5°F and snowing. “If I can run in this, I can run in anything,”...
Why You Need to Train for Power
Training for power isn’t just for athletes. While you don’t need to be able to shoot like Steph Curry or hit a tennis ball at speeds over 100 mph like Andy Murray to get fit, everyone can benefit...