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Wellness

5 Ways Runners Can Ditch Self-Comparison on Social Media

These expert-approved techniques can also help you have a better relationship with running—and yourself.

Malissa RodenburgMarch 26, 2024

Wellness

Why Youth Sports Matter

Studies show that running at a young age improves resilience and social interactions, especially among at-risk youth.

Lexi MillerJanuary 23, 2024

Training

Road to the Trials: How Runners Can Cope with Uncertainty

As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she shares how she navigates unexpected shifts and setbacks—and how you can, too.

Neely Gracey & Cindy KuzmaNovember 30, 2023

Wellness

If You’re a Runner (at Any Level), These RED-S Guidelines Should Scare You

The International Olympic Committee just came out with an update on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (or RED-S)—and endurance athletes are firmly in their crosshairs.

Jill ColangeloNovember 24, 2024

Culture

How Are You Feeling? Why Coaches and Athletes Are Prioritizing Mental Health.

The relationship between mental health and running is complicated. Understanding it can be a game changer.

Sarah StrongOctober 31, 2023

Wellness

How Self Compassion Can Help Your Trail Running

This one tool can help you set big goals, move past setbacks, and defeat your inner critic

Sarah Strong LCSWAugust 23, 2023

Health

New Study Finds Connection Between Depression, Anxiety, and Underfueling

The questionnaire screened for Female and Male Athlete Triad risk factors, while also asking athletes about their mental health.

Malissa RodenburgJuly 31, 2023

Training

How to Replace Running

Spoiler alert: It’s not entirely possible.

Dimity McDowellJuly 13, 2023

Wellness

The Connection Between Heart Rate Variability and Mental Health

Your HRV can be a helpful indicator for several trends in your training. It can also predict an oncoming decrease in mental wellness. Here’s what we know.

Lexi MillerMay 30, 2023

Health

Are Some of Your Well-Intended Eating Habits a Problem?

The fitness industry is rife with harmful messaging around food and exercise. Here’s what to know about when food behaviors are a problem.

Zoë RomMarch 9, 2023

People

Emily Infeld: “I’m in the Best Place I’ve Been in the Past Few Years”

The Olympian talks about her new coach, training program, and why she’s feeling better than ever.

Erin StroutMay 27, 2022

Wellness

Can Exercise Help Make Therapy More Effective? A Pair of Studies Suggests It Might

A pair of recent studies from Iowa State University found that even just a half hour of exercise may boost the effects of therapy over time.

Rose McNultyMay 24, 2022

Wellness

360 YOU: You are More Than Your Times

With or without running, you are valuable and important. Is it time to step away from the watch?

Kimberly ClarkMay 18, 2022

Wellness

360 YOU: What to Do If Running Becomes Toxic

"Keeping gratitude in the forefront of my mind saved my relationship with running."

Kimberly ClarkMay 13, 2022

Wellness

Even Small Amounts of Exercise Can Hugely Benefit Your Mental Health

Depression is a complex, common illness that stems from social, psychological, and biological factors. New research aims to unlock the interplay between physical activity and depression.

Malissa RodenburgMay 3, 2022

Wellness

Life Stress, Work Stress, Training Stress—Your Body Can’t Tell the Difference

Yes, training can be a stress-buster—or it can cause even more stress. Learn how to find the line between the two and get smart about stress.

Jill ColangeloMarch 17, 2022

Wellness

Daydreaming Can Improve Your Mood and Your Mental Health—Here’s How to Do It Right

Go ahead, let your mind wander. It can be highly beneficial for your overall health and wellness.

Lisa TurnerMarch 11, 2022

Wellness

This Is What We’re All Feeling Right Now, According to Mental Health Professionals

Languishing is so 2021.

Ellen O'BrienJanuary 28, 2022

People

Raven Saunders is Standing Up for the Disregarded

The silver medalist shot-putter uses her experience to open a dialogue around mental health and well-being.

Allison Torres BurtkaJanuary 13, 2022

Wellness

5 (Actually Healthy) Ways to Deal with Stress

One doctor shares what happens to our bodies when stress takes over and how we can best manage it.

Ashley LaurettaNovember 28, 2021

mental health

Latest Stories

5 Ways Runners Can Ditch Self-Comparison on Social Media

Why Youth Sports Matter

Road to the Trials: How Runners Can Cope with Uncertainty

If You’re a Runner (at Any Level), These RED-S Guidelines Should Scare You

How Are You Feeling? Why Coaches and Athletes Are Prioritizing Mental Health.

How Self Compassion Can Help Your Trail Running

New Study Finds Connection Between Depression, Anxiety, and Underfueling

How to Replace Running

The Connection Between Heart Rate Variability and Mental Health

Are Some of Your Well-Intended Eating Habits a Problem?

Emily Infeld: “I’m in the Best Place I’ve Been in the Past Few Years”

Can Exercise Help Make Therapy More Effective? A Pair of Studies Suggests It Might

360 YOU: You are More Than Your Times

360 YOU: What to Do If Running Becomes Toxic

Even Small Amounts of Exercise Can Hugely Benefit Your Mental Health

Life Stress, Work Stress, Training Stress—Your Body Can’t Tell the Difference

Daydreaming Can Improve Your Mood and Your Mental Health—Here’s How to Do It Right

This Is What We’re All Feeling Right Now, According to Mental Health Professionals

Raven Saunders is Standing Up for the Disregarded

5 (Actually Healthy) Ways to Deal with Stress

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