Sarah Barker

Recovery

3 Recovery Strategies From Around the World

Knead, stretch, awaken your qi: the right way to tackle recovery depends on where in the world you are.

Health

Counterintuitive Bodily Responses, and Why They Happen

A sports scientist explains why our bodies seem to be working against us at times.

Training

The Dreaded Performance Plateau Could Be the First Sign of Something More

When you're still training hard, but not improving, it can be frustrating. It also can be a signal that you shouldn't ignore.

People

The Running Pioneer You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

How a headstrong teenager took the Minnesota State High School League to court in the 1970s, setting a precedent for high school girls to compete in sports.

Beginner

A Return to Running Plan

Post-injury, follow this step-by-step plan with guidelines to evaluate what pain is okay to run through and what is not.

People

New 2:29 Marathoner Bria Wetsch Wants Every Young Runner to Dream Big

Child phenom Bria Wetch was expected to burn out. She tells how, after some road bumps, she's still getting better 20 years later.

News

Tierney Wolfgram Graduates Early, Will Head to University of Nevada in Fall

"My gut reaction was that it felt right."

Recovery

Need Physical Therapy Now? Tele-PT to the Rescue

Physical therapists around the country are offering remote sessions—which can sometimes be better than being there in person.

Culture

Six Olympic Trials Marathons: Bev Docherty Reflects on Her Historic Run

People

As a Pioneer in the Sport, Nawal El Moutawakel Says “Things Are Brighter for Women”

The first African-born Arab Muslim woman to ever win Olympic gold reflects on the evolution of women's rights in Arab countries.

People

Meet the Houlifans: Shelby Houlihan’s Cheer Squad is a Family Affair

Wherever the Olympian goes, her parents, six siblings, cousins, uncles, and aunts are there to support her. It's a fan club like no other.

People

From Israel to Iowa to the University of New Mexico, an Unlikely Path for a Steeple Star

Adva Cohen came to the U.S. to go to college and run fast. Now she's setting national records and chasing Olympic goals.

People

After Placing Second at the Boston Marathon, Edna Kiplagat Keeps Going

With a career that’s spanned more than two decades, she’s one of the most decorated marathoners in the world. And the mother of five—who’s turning 40 this year—has no plans to step aside.

Culture

Meet Boulder's #Bossladies, Running's Newest Supergroup

Sarah Barker with the DL—and sharp commentary—on new lady group with steeplechaser Emma Coburn at its nucleus and her husband, Joe Bosshard, as the coach.