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Wellness

SPLITS: 5 Reasons Why Athletes Can Embrace Aging

There's always the opportunity to adjust your mindset when it comes to performance. Erin Strout offers a new way to think about aging as a runner.

Erin StroutOctober 19, 2022

Wellness

This Mindset Shift Helped Me Cope With My Toddler’s Tantrums—And Helped Him To Stop Throwing Them.

Reacting to my kiddo's meltdowns only made them worse. Here's what happened when I learned to respond instead.

Wolf TerryAugust 15, 2021

Culture

Dealing with Disappointment: How the Top Runners Handle Heartbreak

Runners set big goals and often those dreams don’t come true. It happens to everybody—even Olympians and Olympic hopefuls.

Erin StroutAugust 2, 2021

Olympics

Olympian Tianna Bartoletta on Simone Biles, Elite Athletes, and Why Mental Health is More Important Than Gold Medals

Three-time Olympic gold medalist long jumper and sprinter knows something about rising to the occasion on the world's biggest stage. And she has a powerful message for fans and spectators.

Tianna BartolettaJuly 28, 2021

Wellness

The Injuries You Can’t See: Lessons From 3 Sports Psychologists

We spoke with three sports psychologists about how to prioritize mental health alongside physical health.

Jennifer KuhnsJune 23, 2021

Wellness

Beyond the Stopwatch: How to Set New Running Goals

Sometimes setting sights on new personal records is no longer realistic, for whatever reason. But if we’re not working toward something in our running, what’s the point?

Erin StroutJune 7, 2021

Wellness

Don't Want to Run Today? Try One of These 5 Mental Tricks

We all have the moments (or weeks) where we don't want to run. Here are a few simple tricks to break out of that.

Dorothy BealMay 14, 2021

Wellness

Your Brain on Running: A Deep Dive on the Latest Science and How to Become Smarter, Happier, and More Creative Through Running

The scientific reasons your training boosts your brain—and what you can do to take advantage of it.

Cindy KuzmaApril 27, 2021

Road

How ‘Perception of Effort’ Can Make or Break a Race

Jenny Simpson's final race as a college runner was a fascinating example of how the mind can limit the body.

Matt FitzgeraldApril 26, 2021

Wellness

The Power of Being Grounded

When we are grounded, we are able to better engage in the present and forge deeper connections with the people in our lives. Here's how to use grounding in your mindfulness practice.

Alex TzelnicApril 26, 2021

Road

3 Important Mindset Shifts I Learned From Training in Ethiopia

After training in Ethiopia, an elite marathoner starts to learn their success stems as much from how they approach running as from what they do in training.

Becky WadeApril 20, 2021

Wellness

Athlete Identity, Self-Worth, and the Art of Holding it Lightly

Let things go to better reach your goals.

Addie BracyMarch 22, 2021

Training

Psych-up and Psych-down Tools to Reach Your Ideal Intensity Level

Being able to control your intensity level through swim, bike, run, and race will help you perform to your potential.

Dr. Jim TaylorMarch 18, 2021

Wellness

To Get Faster, Have Fun with Your Running

Your hunch is indeed the truth: You run well when you’re enjoying it, and you enjoy running when you run well.

Matt FitzgeraldJanuary 4, 2021

Wellness

The "Funhouse Mirror" Test: How to Spot and Fix Distorted Thinking Patterns That Are Holding You Back

In the face of injuries or setbacks, experts say we can often fall into distorted thinking patterns. Asking yourself this one question can help you paint a more accurate reflection.

Cindy Kuzma, Carrie Jackson CheadleMarch 26, 2020