Ultra racer’s path to the podium and mentorship
Coree Aussem-Woltering’s first-grade phys ed teacher saw something in him. The teacher challenged his student to run a mile in under 15...
Sabrina Stanley, a competitor since birth
Sabrina Stanley is no stranger to competition. Since an early age, the second-oldest of six children has been involved with sports and...
How to get plantar fasciitis under control
My running is off to a slow start this year, due to a foot injury that has limited my training. I have been using the RICE (rest, ice,...
Ultra runner's journey fueled by 36 blood donors
Brian Boyle was “hanging by a thread,” one of his surgeons recounts of a traffic accident that shifted his heart across his body,...
Hot Chocolate 15K: Safety first at inaugural Indianapolis event
After a Did Not Start in my planned marathon last month due to injury, I had been looking forward to the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K in...
Running with joy, running for Aiden
Before Melinda Howard could run for Aiden, she had to run for herself. Howard (no relation) had no athletic background, was overweight...
Clare Gallagher mixes trail racing with advocacy
(Clare Gallagher competes in the Bears Ears relay. Photo credit: Johnie Gall) Clare Gallagher has come a long way since she claimed her...
Run CRANDIC fills a race void in Iowa
As the first Run CRANDIC approaches, it’s quite possible — even probable — that no one is more excited than Ara Ispentchian. The race —...
Skins DNAmic makes a difference in recovery
For some athletes, wearing compression gear during or after a workout is nothing more than a placebo effect. They don’t believe that...
Yes, I am a pescatarian
During a recent trip to Florida, I stopped for dinner at Fresh Kitchen. It’s a small regional chain focused on healthy food, served in...
