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What Is Mental Toughness, Anyway?
It’s not just about pushing through every obstacle.
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Is It Time to Replace Your Running Shoes?
There's no expected lifespan for a shoe—here's how to figure out if you've killed a pair.
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Ashley Mateo
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UTMB Recap
Turns out, spectating an ultramarathon is a different kind of ultramarathon.
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Ashley Mateo
What’s So Wrong With a ‘Girl Dinner’?
I fully support this lazy approach to fueling.
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Ashley Mateo
How Much Does Music Help Your Workouts?
The right song and beat can push you to run stronger—and to enjoy your workout more.
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Ashley Mateo
How Hot Is Too Hot to Hold a Marathon?
Climate change is creating dangerous conditions for road racing.
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Ashley Mateo
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Is Walking During Runs Really So Bad?
Enough with the negativity around needing a walk break.
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Ashley Mateo
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San Francisco Half Marathon Recap
A few more hill workouts may have been helpful.
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the rundown
the rundown
because running is about so much more than just putting one foot in front of the other
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