the rundown

Home
Archive
About
What Is Mental Toughness, Anyway?
It’s not just about pushing through every obstacle.
 • 
Ashley Mateo
1
New
Top
Community
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.
 • 
Ashley Mateo
1
UTMB Recap
Turns out, spectating an ultramarathon is a different kind of ultramarathon.
 • 
Ashley Mateo
What’s So Wrong With a ‘Girl Dinner’?
I fully support this lazy approach to fueling.
 • 
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.
 • 
Ashley Mateo
How Hot Is Too Hot to Hold a Marathon?
Climate change is creating dangerous conditions for road racing.
 • 
Ashley Mateo
6
Is Walking During Runs Really So Bad?
Enough with the negativity around needing a walk break.
 • 
Ashley Mateo
1
San Francisco Half Marathon Recap
A few more hill workouts may have been helpful.
 • 
Ashley Mateo
2
the rundown
the rundown
because running is about so much more than just putting one foot in front of the other
Recommendations
More Than Running with Dana
More Than Running with Dana
More Than Running with Dana
Writing on Running
Writing on Running
Peter Bromka
Fast Women
Fast Women
Alison Wade
© 2023 Ashley Mateo
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great writing