Cindy Kuzma

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Food

What to Eat in Your 50s to Keep You Running

As the natural, biological change of menopause continues to unfold, many athletes find that what’s worked for them in the past requires adjusting.

March 20, 2024

Food

The Foods You Should be Eating to Get Enough Iron

Here are best sources of iron are for runners.

March 12, 2024

Health

What Runners Need to Know About UTIs

Yes, you can run while you have one—just make sure you bring your water bottle along.

May 19, 2022

Health

How Fibroids Can Affect Your Running

These tumors in and around the uterus may be benign—but with symptoms like incontinence and fatigue, they can have a major impact on your training. Here’s how to get relief.

March 23, 2022

Health

7 Good Reasons for Runners to Start Tracking Their Periods

These pros and coaches have learned to use menstrual cycles to their advantage—here’s what they recommend.

February 15, 2022

People

Mechelle Lewis Freeman and Jennifer Nash Forrester are Empowering a New Generation

Welcome to TrackGirlz, a nonprofit improving girls’ access to track and field.

January 27, 2022

Wellness

10 Factors That Can Affect Your Body Image

This fourth article in our five-part investigative report examines some of the variables that influence how people feel about their bodies.

January 21, 2022

People

Molly Seidel Proves Performance and Fun Can Coincide

If anyone had lingering questions about whether good vibes and fast times go hand in hand, Seidel dispatched them.

January 20, 2022

Training

16 Expert Tips to Have Your Best Winter Ever

Real-world advice from athletes who have braved tough conditions and come out stronger because of it.

January 10, 2022

Health

11 Reasons Your Heart Rate is High on Easy Runs

If you've ever wondered why your heart rate is high, even on easy runs, here's why you may be feeling a rapid beat—and when to worry about it.

December 20, 2021

Health

What is Your Heart Rate Supposed to Be, Anyway?

Everyone's heart rate is going to be different. Here's how to know if yours is healthy.

October 13, 2021

Training

How to Use Heart Rate Training in Your Workouts Like a Pro

Plus, a look at the accuracy of heart rate monitors.

October 13, 2021

Health

The Basics of Heart Rate, Explained for Runners

Your body is a powerful machine, and at the center of it all lies a strong, pounding engine.

October 13, 2021

Health

Heart Rate During Your Pregnancy: What Should It Be?

Myths about how high your heart rate should go persist.

October 13, 2021

Culture

How to Navigate In-Person Races this Fall

Runners concerned for both their own health and the well-being of others can mitigate the risks of catching or spreading COVID-19 as they return to starting lines.

September 30, 2021

People

This Mom Lost Her Son to Suicide; Now, She’s Running to Make a Difference

Dana Henderson logs miles to find her strength—and raises funds in support of suicide prevention as she prepares for the Chicago Marathon.

September 27, 2021

Culture

Why Women are Running Stronger, Longer

Female bodies just might be built for the challenge of greater distance—as are our minds and hearts. Here, we dig into the science of endurance.

September 7, 2021

Training

Take Your Training to the Next Level With Tips from the Country's Best College Coaches

These power women guide many of the NCAA’s top athletes to championships and podiums—here’s their advice for taking your own running to the next level.

August 21, 2021

Food

How to Age-Proof Your Nutrition by Eating the Best Foods for Each Decade of Life

Running your strongest at any age requires a solid fueling plan. Full stop. But as your body and lifestyle change through the years, so does your optimal nutrition strategy. Here’s how to maximize fueling at any life stage.

August 19, 2021