Articles: Training

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Can a Race be a Transformative Spiritual Event?Women's Running, May 2023

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How the Bolder Boulder 10K Became One of the World’s Most Cherished Road Races, Outside, April 2023

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Oral Histories: Documenting the Voices of Female Distance Running, Women's Running, March 2023

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Plan Your Next Restorative Training Getaway, Women's Running, October 2022

 

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Should You Alter Your Period to Perform Better? Women's Running, Septemeber 2022

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Massage: The Best 50 Minutes You’ll Ever Spend As A Runner, Women's Running, September 2022

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Liz and Eilish McColgan Both Won 10,000m Titles 30 Years Apart, Women's Running, August 2022

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The Tour de France finally features women again — after 33 years, The Washington Post, July 2022

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3 Pro Runners and the Fast Women Who Raised Them, Women's Running, May 2022

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Women Run the World: Dominique Scott and Going Beyond Her Comfort Zone Women's Running, April 2022

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Full Knead Ahead: Why a Massage Should Be a Runner’s Recovery Method of Choice, Greatist

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New York City’s first road race since the pandemic is women-only. 3,000 runners will carry on a storied legacy. The Lily, June 2021

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Local Would-be Tokyo Olympians Discuss How It Feels to Be On Hold. Boulder Magazine, Winter/Spring 2020-2021

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When the Olympics were postponed, marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk decided to get pregnant. She’s still competing in 2021. The Lily, December 2020

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A Young Athlete's Breathing Problems Weren't Asthma. What Were They? NPR, August 2020

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Who do you see? Improving Diversity in the Sport of U.S. Trail Running, Zappos, March 2020

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Four Trials Qualifiers Give Tips for Being Environmentally Friendly Runners, Runner's World, February 2020

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Healthy Strokes, Costco Connection, January 2020

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What’s the best way to grow women’s pro road racing? We asked the experts, VeloNews, September 2019

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How Chloe Dygert Owen overcomes her self-doubt, VeloNews, August 2019

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Q&A: Emma White talks 2020 Olympics, Hot Tubes, and Kelly Catlin, VeloNews, August 2019

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Colorado Classic: Riders discuss the advantages of a stand-alone women’s race, VeloNews, August 2019

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Why Female Cyclists Focused on Equal Pay Are ‘Shooting Themselves in the Foot’, Bicycling, August 2019

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Q&A: Marianne Martin won the first women’s Tour de France 35 years ago, VeloNews, July 2019

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Ross Edgley's Totally Mind-Blowing Swim Feat, Ironman, March 2019

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Can You Freeze Your Lungs, Zappos, February 2019

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New Year's Best advice for runners?, Zappos, January 2019

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DIY Running Retreat, Women's Running, October 2018

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What's grip got to do with it?, Zappos, October 2018

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He had a carbon halo bolted to his skull. Now he’s competing as an Ironman again. Washington Post, October 2018

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Running Safety 101, Women's Running, September 2018

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Hip Pain Is Becoming An Epidemic Among Young, Fit Women, Women's Health, September 2018

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Recommended Shoes and Exercises for Those Suffering from Knee Pain, Zappos, 2018

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Joint Account: Tennis champion Chris Evert offers her advice to keep joints healthy and active, Costco Connection, June 2018

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Been sitting cross-legged all day? Do these three exercises before you run, Zappos, June 2018

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You are what you wear, Zappos, May 2018

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Numerology: Inhale...Exhale, Elevation Outdoors, April 2018

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4 hill workout variations to build strength, speed and good form, Motiv Running, November 2017

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Speedwork in Disguise,
Active.com

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How Rituals Could Help You Win, Outside Magazine, October 2017

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8 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Body, Motiv Running, October 2017

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Freezing Temps and Rotting Hands: Speaking With the Men of the Record-Breaking Polar Row Expedition, Men's Journal, September 2017

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Self-Massage Tips for Runners, Motiv Running, August 2017

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The Do's and Don't's of Receiving a Massage, Motiv Running, July 2017

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How can mindfulness help my triathlon performance?, 220 Triathlon, June 2017

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Pacing with a Partner, 220Triathlon.com, Spring 2016

Imposter, Poser, or a Real Runner?

Imposter, Poser, or a Real Runner? The Boulder Running Journal, December 2015

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Time to train for an Ironman?, 220Triathlon.com, October 2015

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A Matter of Perspective, Triathlete, May 2014

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Exercises for Those Suffering Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Running Times, November 2013

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Vocally Distressed, Runner's World, December 2013

Libido

Race for Your Libido, Competitor Magazine, May 2013

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How Menstruation Affects Your Running, Running Times, April 2011

More than just numbers, Amanda Mccracken

More than just numbers, Triathlete, June 2008

Powerful women athletes, Amanda Mccracken

Powerful women athletes, Women's Magazine, December 2008

Tough women, Amanda Mccracken

Tough women: The model survivors, Women's Magazine, November 2008

Just tri it, Amanda Mccracken

Just tri it, Women's Magazine, March 2009

Gentle toughness, Amanda Mccracken

Gentle toughness, Women's Magazine, January 2009

Cold Bad for Your Lungs, Amanda Mccracken

Is Running in the Cold Bad for Your Lungs?, Active.com

Mix Up Your Treadmill Routine, Amanda Mccracken

3 Workouts to Mix Up Your Treadmill Routine, Active.com

Ironman, Amanda Mccracken

Should You Run a Marathon in Preparation for an Ironman?, Active.com

Stay on Top of Anemia, Amanda Mccracken

How to Stay on Top of Anemia, Active.com

Perfect Practice, Amanda Mccracken

Perfect Practice: Train to Race, Active.com

What Are You Training For, Amanda Mccracken

What Are You Training For?, Active.com

Roll your aches away, Amanda Mccracken

Roll Your Aches Away, Active.com

3 exercises to train your mind, Amanda Mccracken

3 Exercises to Train Your Mind, Active.com

How to control your breathing, Amanda Mccracken

How to Control Your Breathing in Training and Competition, Active.com

5 little things that make a big difference on race day, Amanda Mccracken

5 Little Things That Make a Big Difference on Race Day, Active.com

Should you do an ironman triathlon

Should You Do an Ironman Triathlon?, Active.com

       

 

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