No, not like that. Like running every day. Like working out at least once every 24 hours. Like racking up consecutive days of training by the weeks, months, and years. <<Content warning: Compulsive exercise and eating disorders>> My streak started freshman year in high school, with a challenge from my track coach: Complete 60 days …
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Being injured can, well, suck. But it's a great time to dig into restful, relaxing activities, including reading. Put your phone down and pick up these books. Ghost by Jason Reynolds This book might be written for young adults, but it captivates adults, too. Ghost, the endearing main character, happens upon the middle school track …
I took an informal survey on Twitter: #Runners: Did your middle or high school coach talk to you about puberty? #amwriting #ondeadline #haro — Elizabeth W. Carey (@elizabethwcarey) August 29, 2018 The overwhelming response? No. Given the silence around puberty and the taboo of periods, this isn't surprising. But it's not helpful. That's why I …
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My first shoes for running came from G.I. Joe's, a sporting goods store in Oregon. They were Nike cross-training shoes and likely contributed to painful shin splints when I started running high school track. They didn't last long. (Especially after I visited a running specialty store to be properly fitted.) But I still remember slowly …
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