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Introducing: RUNHER Magazine
It’s been a minute since I’ve sent out The Rundown, but I have a good reason: For the past few months, I’ve been working on a new project—a bigger project—and one I’m really excited about. Introducing: RUNHER Magazine, the only quarterly print magazine dedicated to women's running. It’s undeniable that women’s sports are having a “moment,” but it’s more than that. It’s a movement—and running is no exception. Female runners are smashing records and redefining representation at the highest levels of the sport: This past year, Weini Kelati shattered the American half marathon record—again. Ruth C
Apr 10, 2025
The Best Answer to Your Running Q On Social Media Is Probably “It Depends”
I interview a lot of experts for story topics that are often very generalized and search-optimized (i.e. “how many miles should I run a week?” or “is it better to run outside or on the treadmill?”). A lot of times, the first answer an expert will give is “it depends” or “it’s about figuring out what works best for you.” That’s generally not what people want to hear. Social media is rife with black and white answers to health and performance questions: “Do this one thing every day to eliminate ___ pain!” “To get faster you HAVE to do ___.” And traditional publishing isn’t immune to that approac
Jan 14, 2025
Oversharing Is…Caring?
This year, I ran two marathons, consumed a minimum of $327 of energy gels and hydration and $546 of Core Power protein shakes (that’s embarrassing), tested at least 53 new pairs of running shoes, almost lost two toenails, and went through three rolls of emotional support KT Tape, but you’re not going to see those stats in any Year In Sport reports. Honestly, you probably won’t see any annual recaps from me, because I don’t love sharing my metrics on social media. A couple of years ago, I stopped sharing my paces on Instagram; I wrote about why for Runner’s World , but TL;DR: I found that when
Dec 17, 2024