Sun, Jan 17 2021

On December 11th, 2020 Alan Abrahamson a widely known, and likely well-respected gatekeeper of information on everything track and field wrote an article for his website 3WireSports titled “Does anyone at the USOPC realize there's a world…

|Olympic Gold Medalist Was Part of Crowd That Invaded Capitol Continue reading the main story Klete Keller, a champion swimmer who won two Olympic gold medals as a relay teammate of Michael Phelps, was identified by former teammates and coaches as…

All empires fall, y'all. At least that was the thought I had on repeat as I watched an undisciplined fascist mob attack the Capitol in Washington, D.C. I watched in fascinated horror as these mostly white activists rioted to essentially tear apart…

There is a lie some Americans tell themselves when America is on its worst behavior: 'This isn't America!' or 'This isn't who we are!' or 'We're better than this!' You heard versions of this lie again this week after armed insurrectionists stormed…

When I was growing up, my natural ability was a big factor in my athletic prowess. With a wiry body and unusually long limbs, I managed to become one of the top young runners in California. I finished fourth in the state in my sophomore year of…

In September, Jamie Nadeau, a 32-year-old nutritionist based in Massachusetts, posted a TikTok that went semi-viral. “Is 1,200 calories right for you?” she asked in a voiceover while pointing at a MyFitnessPal screenshot and smiling.

Mary Cain hopped to the starting line of the Wanamaker Mile at the 2013 Millrose Games in New York City. Wearing a simple black kit, she was flanked by the likes of Emma Coburn, Jordan Hasay, and Emily Infeld. To many in the packed stands…

It's that time of year again! In 2019 and 2020, I sent out special editions of the newsletter highlighting some of the running women who are poised for big things in the year ahead. With very little official racing this year thanks to the pandemic…

“I'm going to be here twice a day until I lose this,” said a woman, squeezing her right oblique on the beach in Santa Monica. “It's just me, my Peloton, and raw food until my boyfriend jeans hang loose again,” said…

Kate Hollowell certainly hates running just as much as most of us do. More than that though, she hates the diet culture and exercise industry that circles around the pastime. So for her second single under the moniker Number One Popstar, she's…

Jameela Jamil is once again calling out celebrities and influencers for promoting diet culture. On Friday morning, the actress and I Weigh founder shared a lengthy message to Instagram, in which she urged those with a large platform to stop…

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - When it comes to matters of heart health, no amount of exercise is too much, scientists said on Tuesday in research that debunks the myth that high levels of vigorous physical activity might not always be beneficial. The…

A trail race in 2015 could be a sign of more to come, as North Korea prepares to open to tourists post-pandemic.

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Megan Kuikman, Registered Dietitian Mary Cain, a former record-breaking phenom, made a different type of headline when she spoke up about the pressure she faced to lose weight that caused her to disappear from the…

TOKYO -- A 37-year-old Tokyo man who says he rents himself out to other people 'to do nothing' has been inundated with gratitude from Twitter users, indicating people are happy with his new form of support. 'I'm glad I was able to take a walk with…

Sporting Intelligence – Jan 10

It was about 10pm on Friday 19 August 2016, and Great Britain's women's hockey team were playing in the Olympic final in Rio de Janeiro. I was in my car on the forecourt of a petrol station in the west of Scotland, crying. Eight hours earlier we…

Not long ago, getting into a SoulCycle class didn't just mean a 45-minute workout; it meant status. No boutique fitness class was as exclusive, and no clientele as glamorous or devoted, showing up multiple times a week to ride a bike in the dark.