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What It’s Like to Run In the Hottest Place on Earth
The Badwater 135 ultramarathon is happening right now. Here’s a sneak peek.
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Ashley Mateo
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Olympic Trials Recap
Track & field put the world on notice over the past two weeks in Eugene, OR.
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Ashley Mateo
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June 2024

Slacker Half Marathon Recap
What could be more fun than hurling yourself down a mountain for 13.1 miles?
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Ashley Mateo
The Power of a Training Partner
The right running buddy can help you unlock your potential.
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Ashley Mateo
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May 2024

Strava Camp Recap
Dark mode, AI, and a whole lot of love for women's sports.
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Ashley Mateo
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The Real Issue With the Boston Marathon Cutoff Time
It’s not the six-hour limit, it’s the lack of clarity around it—and the condescension from other runners.
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Ashley Mateo
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Does Running Have a Content Problem?
Sometimes, I think we’re so focused on how we present our running journey that we forget to actually be present.
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Ashley Mateo
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April 2024

Nike In Paris
The Swoosh launched a new shoe and the Team USA uniforms in Paris—and the reaction was mixed.
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Ashley Mateo
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Boston Marathon Weekend Recap
It was a historic Marathon Monday—and a hot one. Tough conditions made for dramatic racing.
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Ashley Mateo
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Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race Recap
I finally nailed near-perfect execution for a two-minute PR!
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Ashley Mateo
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Why It's So Hard to Get Into the NYC Marathon
Like it or not, running is more popular than ever—and that has a direct effect on the percentage of applicants who get accepted to the sport's most…
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Ashley Mateo
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February 2024

How a Mantra Can Help You Run Further
Choosing the right motivational phrase kept me moving all the way to a marathon PR.
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Ashley Mateo
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