How to Harness the Pain-Blocking Effects of Exercise

How to Harness the Pain-Blocking Effects of Exercise

Runners Essentials ·

Alex Hutchinson • Exercise causes pain, but it also dulls it. Researchers are still trying to understand how that works. Athletes have a very complicated relationship with pain. For endurance athletes in particular, pain is an...

MARATHON: BECOMING A RUNNER

MARATHON: BECOMING A RUNNER

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Jeremy D. Larson  | A writer’s journey to becoming a runner For nine months, I haven’t met a day without soreness or left it without exhaustion. Whether nursing an inflamed Achilles tendon or dealing with...

The Secret to Happiness is Changing Why You Exercise

The Secret to Happiness is Changing Why You Exercise

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This Is What Happened When I Stopped Using Exercise as a Way to Lose Weight Olivia Muenter  |The secret to writer Olivia Muenter's happiness was changing why she works out. For most of my adult life, my relationship...

Is Running Actually Good For You?

Is Running Actually Good For You?

Runners Essentials ·
Leigh Weingus | We know running gets a bad rap, which is why we decided it was time to clear a few things up. Here’s what you should know about running and your health