There are definitely ways to prevent a run-induced stomachache, but if it’s too late and you’re past the point of no return, then listen up: we continued our talk with DIAKADI running and training coaches Elijah Markstrom and Angela Tieri to get the skinny on treating an upset tummy after a hard run. First Things…
Seventy-two year old marathon runner and cancer survivor Fran Drozdz is proof that even if you place dead last in a race, you can still be #winning. She started her run in Monday’s Boston Marathon at 11:30 a.m. Fran was on the course for more than nine hours ending her race at 8:45 p.m. and…
Nothing in this world could possibly feel better than “coming from the depths of hell” to win a 4×400 relay in the last lap, but University College Cork runner Phil Healy accomplished the incredible feat. During the Irish University Athletics Association race on April 16, Healy started off trailing behind her competitors in fifth place;…
As a fitness editor, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say this, but I hate running. I’ve given it a fair shot – I even ran three half marathons – but it remains a contentious activity in my life. That’s probably why I related entirely to this preview from the upcoming Girls finale. In…
Interval training is the ultimate fitness mashup, blending the speeds of both the tortoise and the hare. Playing with speed and intensity in your workouts offers so many benefits for your fitness level, weight loss efforts, and overall health. Learn all perks associated with this training technique, then get to the gym and start reaping…
During a busy day, carving out an hour to head to the gym can be tough, so the question is this: are you making the most of those 60 minutes? With a few simple tweaks, you can increase your calorie burn instantly. Try these tips the next time you’re at the gym to maximize your…
It’s been a long journey to the finish line for Adrianne Haslet-Davis. After losing her lower left leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, Adrianne has spent the last three years focused on becoming her strongest self – inside and out – by adopting a never-give-up attitude. That spirit showed itself again today. After starting her…
If you’ve been running for a long time, you likely know the plight of runner’s stomach. Either on a run or almost immediately after, you’re hit with some kind of stomachache: either a burning, acidic feeling; intestinal distress; bloating; pain; or feeling backed up. In particularly unlucky cases, it’s some kind of combination of the…
Much more than a pretty face, supermodel Christy Turlington is running the Boston Marathon today – her fifth marathon to date. An accomplishment on its own, she’s running it to raise money for Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit she founded with the mission to make childbirth and pregnancy safe for every mother in the world.…
It’s probably no surprise that Tom Brady is a fan of the Boston Marathon – the course runs right near his house in Brookline, after all. On Monday, the New England Patriots quarterback posted a touching tribute to runner Adrianne Haslet-Davis. Two years ago I was lucky enough to meet Adrianne Haslet, a survivor of…
