4 results for tag: health and wellness

Blisters: What Are They, Why Are They, and How to Treat Them | Foot Clinic

If you're a runner, chances are you've dealt with foot blisters at some point during your training. Especially if you're at the start of your journey, figuring things out, you're more likely to experience these minor but uncomfortable injuries. These painful, fluid-filled bubbles also seem to appear at the worst possible ... More

Should Runners Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor?

Runners love data. Pace, heart rate, power, and now glucose. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), built for diabetes management, have crossed into endurance sport. When I read about CGMs two years ago in Dr. Peter Attia’s excellent “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity,” the devices were available only by prescrip... More

How Running Affects Your Health, Sleep, and Mood: A Transformation Guide for New Runners

My first ever (voluntary) run was more or less an accident. I was in the gorgeous redwoods of coastal California. After a busy day full of work and schoolwork, I headed to the woods for some peace and quiet. I didn't know back then that people ran on trails. I didn't know that ultramarathons existed. About halfway through my ... More

8 Ways to Conquer Cold Weather And Run Safely Anywhere, Anytime

As we head into the second—and definitely colder—half of winter, many runners might be struggling to keep up with their routines. And while a lot of them take the opportunity to enjoy some much-needed deep rest, there are as many of us who want to keep running and enjoy everything the season has to offer; bad weather and ... More