Cassie Shortsleeve

Latest Stories

Wellness

Running Through Motherhood: How Having Children Changes Our Relationship with the Sport

Real stories about how running and motherhood change each other.

February 14, 2024

Health

For Runners, Fertility Often Has a Complicated Relationship with the Sport They Love

Mixed research and mixed messages can leave athletes confused about how much to move when trying to conceive or during a pregnancy journey.

May 12, 2022

Recovery

Why Runners Need Pelvic Floor Therapy

This niche area of physical therapy isn’t just for moms.

February 4, 2022

People

Alysia Montaño Wants to Make Motherhood Habitable for All

The superstar runner is working hard to ensure pregnant women everywhere are supported.

January 6, 2022

Road

10 Ways to Have a Better Stroller Run

Sneak in a solid workout, perfect your form, and have fun with your baby on the go.

November 23, 2021

Gear

The 6 Best Running Strollers to Add to Your Holiday Wish List

Whether you’re ready to hit the road with your baby or looking for a stroller that does double duty (read: infant through toddlerhood), consider these sets of wheels.

November 23, 2021

Training

Your Guide to Pregnant and Postpartum Running

Joy, strength, and healing ahead—all unfiltered.

August 12, 2021

Culture

Welcome to the Club: New Moms on Their First Post-Baby Run

Every body—and every pregnancy—is different. Here's what new moms have to say about that first run after having a baby.

August 12, 2021

Wellness

The Truth About Pregnancy's Effects on Running and Body Image

Behind the sheath of pregnancy’s glow, many women feel can feel confused, emotional, even embarrassed—yet in many ways, we still approach the topic with dated stereotypes and unrealistic images of a changing body. Cassie Shortsleeve reports on the dramatic mind and body shifts that come with having a baby and how to emerge with a newborn, your sanity, and your fitness.

March 16, 2021

Wellness

How to Find Your Purpose—in Running or Life

Finding your path is more than a cliché: It can help you reach your potential. Discover what purpose looks like and how to find yours.

February 7, 2021

Wellness

5 Tips to Make Every Run More Meaningful

Fill your next run with purpose and intention by implementing these 5 simple tips.

February 7, 2021

Training

Pregnancy Can Boost Your VO2 Max

Here’s how to reap the benefits while balancing the demands of having a baby on the way or new motherhood.

November 25, 2020

Health

I Run Less Than I Ever Have, but It's More Cathartic Than Ever

Becoming a mother has changed my life in profound ways—but it’s also changed my relationship with a sport I love in ways I never saw coming.

November 13, 2020

Training

5 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong During a Virtual Race

You need more than just physical strength to make it through 3.1 or 26.2 on your own.

September 15, 2020

Culture

These 4 Running Retreats will Help You Get Away to Log Mindful Miles

On these trips around the country (and world), saying “om” isn’t about hunkering down on a meditation pillow—it’s about logging mileage.

April 22, 2019

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Latest Stories

Running Through Motherhood: How Having Children Changes Our Relationship with the Sport

For Runners, Fertility Often Has a Complicated Relationship with the Sport They Love

Why Runners Need Pelvic Floor Therapy

Alysia Montaño Wants to Make Motherhood Habitable for All

10 Ways to Have a Better Stroller Run

The 6 Best Running Strollers to Add to Your Holiday Wish List

Your Guide to Pregnant and Postpartum Running

Welcome to the Club: New Moms on Their First Post-Baby Run

The Truth About Pregnancy's Effects on Running and Body Image

How to Find Your Purpose—in Running or Life

5 Tips to Make Every Run More Meaningful

Pregnancy Can Boost Your VO2 Max

I Run Less Than I Ever Have, but It's More Cathartic Than Ever

5 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong During a Virtual Race

These 4 Running Retreats will Help You Get Away to Log Mindful Miles

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