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June 7, 2017
The Best Deals And Contests For Global Running Day
The best way to celebrate Global Running Day is by going for a run, of course. But the next best thing is to reward our efforts with new gear and race registrations. Below are the best sales and contests that are happening today. Hurry—most of these deals are one day only. We’ll be updating the list throughout the day as well, so check back!
Discounts
1 day only sale, with various discounts for registration on all races.
50% off a year’s subscription with the code GLOBALRUNNING
The website has partnered with tons of great races to offer discounts on registration. Featured races include runDisney, Divas Running Series and the Color Run. However there are many more races to choose from, helpfully broken down by state.
13.1% off all running jewelry orders, no discount code needed.
Up to 75% off select items in their Global Running Day sale.
Free shipping on orders over $75
Pledge to run today and Ragnar will offer $80 off registration for a relay race.
10-20% off running shoes.
20% off orders with code RUNDAY and FREE US Shipping for orders $50+ (after discount).
Contests
Enter for a chance to win a pair of #ASICS, @jaybirdsport headphones and a @runkeeper subscription by posting a picture of your #GlobalRunningDay run on Instagram with #GearUpForGRD & #Promotion.
Post a photo of your run today on Instagram with #GUforaRun and #GUFORIT for a chance to win a box of Stroopwafel.
Best running-while-eating-chocolate-ice-cream pic (in honor of both Global Running Day and National Chocolate Ice Cream Day) gets a free rabbit outfit. Use #rabbitrunsforchocolate and tag @RunInRabbit on Instagram to enter.
Tag @saucony on Instagram and use #RunYourWorld for a chance to win a free pair of shoes.
Kara Goucher is partnering with @skechersperformance to give one winner a pair of her favorite everyday training shoe, the Skechers GOrun Forza 2. To enter, follow @karagoucher and @sketchersperformance on Instagram, post a running photo on Instagram, using #GlobalRunningDay & #Skechersperformance, and comment on Kara’s photo.
The brand is hosting giveaways on their Instagram page at 9 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 3 p.m.; 5 p.m.; 7 p.m. All EST.
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Philadelphia Marathon Announces New Half-Marathon Route
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Today, the Philadelphia Marathon announced if you’re running the half marathon on Saturday, November 18, you’ll be doing so on a brand new course.
Runners will find themselves following in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers, as the new route takes athletes through the historic district and past many symbols of our Nation.
Related: 5 Places to Run In Philadelphia
“The new Half-Marathon course features almost 10 miles of city running and promises to be the most exciting Half-Marathon course in city history,” Jim Marino, race director for the Philadelphia Marathon, noted in a press release. “The new route includes dozens of historic points of interest, while providing more opportunities for crowds to lend their support.”
The new route includes sights such as the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, City Hall, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Museum of American Jewish History, Ben Franklin’s Grave, the U.S. Mint, the National Constitution Center, Mother Bethel AME Church, the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square, the University of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Girard Street Bridge, Mount Pleasant Mansion, Boat House Row, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and many historic points in between.
You can view a map of the new route online at their official race website.
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5 Podcasts Every Runner Should Be Listening To Now
If you’re in the market for something to listen to on your next run, we are here to recommend some of the best podcasts out there for runners. Warning: These may make you want to run a few extra miles so you can get some more episodes in.
I’ll Have Another with Lindsay Hein
As of writing, runner Lindsay Hein has 65 episodes of her podcast ‘I’ll Have Another,’ where she chats with friends, athletes, entrepreneurs and more. There are some key episodes runners will love—such as episode 40 featuring Alysia Montano, episode 33 with Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky, episode 29 with Competitor Group’s own VP of Media, Jessie Sebor, and episode 11 with Sara Hall, to name a few—and for those not directly about running, you’ll still learn a thing or two.
Related: Shalane Flanagan Announces First Race Since Injury
Running Rogue Podcast
This podcast comes to you from Austin, Texas, home of Rogue Running. Rogue has become a staple in Austin’s large running community, serving as a store and training hub for athletes of all levels, from beginner to elite. The podcast is hosted by Rogue founder and coach Steve Sisson (who has also coached athletes at The University of Texas) and coach Chris McClung. They discuss everything from training principles to doping to mental strategy and more. You’ll get a lot of wisdom out of their years of experience and feel like you’re sitting and chatting with friends thanks to their laid-back vibe.
Real Talk Radio
For those of you looking to cut the BS out of your life and get real on some things, Real Talk Radio is for you. This podcast now has 11 seasons (as of writing) and a loyal following. Hosted by Nicole Antionette, you’ll get some great insight into everything in your life, not just your running, and get clear about what you want. Episodes that runners will especially enjoy include her talk with Jason Fitzgerald in season one, Kate Grace’s season one episode, her talk with Joel Runyon in season three, Matt Frazier’s season four episode, her chat with Sarah Robinson in season six and the discussion with Nick Symmonds in season eight, to name a few highlights. Nicole is great at reminding you that we are all real people who make mistakes and can learn from the messy, gritty things that we experience to come out of it all on the other end with a real sigh of relief.
Rich Roll Podcast
It’s likely that you’ve come across this podcast before, but this is a reminder to return to it if you’ve taken a break or pick it up if you’re in the market for a new listen. These conversations—Rich points out they are not interviews—are eye-opening and feature some real heavy-hitters in the world of sport and well, life in general. Right now there are almost 300 episodes at your disposal, featuring everyone from IRONMAN great Mark Allen to Travis Barker to Arianna Huffington to the legendary Dean Karnazes. As you can see, there is quite the variety, keeping you engaged and learning from various perspectives the whole way through.
Related: Ultrarunner Dean Karnazes Runs For Diplomacy
Trail Runner Nation
You don’t just have to be a trail runner to love this podcast. Runners from every level will learn a lot about performance, rules of the trail and the mindset needed for top performance from giving this a listen. If you are strictly a road runner, however, let us warn you that you may find yourself wanting to run an ultra after listening to even just a handful of episodes, so be prepared to get the super-long-distance running bug.
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June 6, 2017
5 Gluten- And Sugar-Free Snacks For On-The-Go Fueling
It can be disheartening to realize your go-to energy food is basically a candy bar disguised in a healthy-looking wrapper. If you opt to cut sugar and gluten from your diet, it becomes even more challenging to find tasty, on-the-go fueling solutions. Sure, nuts, dates and baked sweet potatoes do the trick, but grab-and-go options are nice too. We’ve rounded up five delicious ones for clean fueling wherever your run takes you.
ARTISANA ALMOND BUTTER SQUEEZE PACKS, $2.30
For sensitive stomachs, keep it simple with almond butter made from organic, raw almonds. Knead the packet before opening to make easier to eat. Eat as is, enjoy with a banana or use to make a quick sandwich for a more filling treat. Each packet has 169 calories, 15 grams of fat and 7 grams of protein. artisanaorganics.com
RXBAR MIXED BERRY, $2.50
Strawberries, raspberries and cranberries add a refreshing burst to protein-rich egg whites, chewy dates, plus cashews and almonds for healthy fats. The bar’s texture makes it easy to take bites on the run. One 210-calorie bar has 7 grams of fat and 12 grams of protein. rxbar.com
PHAT FUDGE, $4.50
Not only is this chocolaty goodness Paleo-friendly, it tastes like brownie dough when chilled! At room temperature it has the consistency of a gel. One packet has 200 calories, 20 grams of fat and 3 grams of protein from power-packed ingredients like grass-fed butter, cacao, ground coffee, tahini and maca. phatfudge.com
CHOMPS SNACK STICKS, ORIGINAL FLAVOR, $2.25
If you love regular meat sticks but not their questionable ingredient list, these grass-fed, naturally cured beef sticks are for you. Easy to transport and full of flavor, each 100-calorie stick has 6 grams of fat and 9 grams of protein. gochomps.com
STEVE’S PALEOGOODS EVERYTHING BAGEL PROTEINKRUNCH BAR, $2.95
There’s no need to skip breakfast or lunch when you have one of these clean eating bars handy. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy, onion and garlic replicate the flavors of a fan favorite everything bagel, with additional protein and flavor from pork rinds and eggs. One bar has 330 calories, 24 grams of fat and 16 grams of protein. stevespaleogoods.com
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These Are The Top 20 Running Routes In The United States
Under Armour has collected data from MapMyRun users to determine the most popular running routes in the U.S. and across the world, as logged by their athletes.
The top spot was taken by the Memorial Park Loop in Houston, Texas. This route, which touts an average finish time of 32 minutes and 15 seconds, takes you through one of America’s largest urban parks and is complete with a view of the iconic Williams Tower.
RELATED: Out There—Finding Our Favorite Routes
The second spot went to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Loop—it beat out Central Park for most popular!—and as the largest public park in NYC’s most populous borough, you’ll encounter plenty of fellow runners during the busiest time to run this route which is 9 a.m. on Saturdays.
The longest of the most popular routes by MapMyRun users is Lake Miramar in San Diego, with a distance of 5.08 miles and an average finish time of 53 minutes and 31 seconds. San Diegans are logging nearly 3 more miles on average than their neighbors in LA at the Silver Lake Reservoir, with a distance of 2.17 miles.
Check out all of the routes below—you just may find your new favorite!
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Big Changes For The North Face Endurance Challenge California
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Registration is now open for The North Face Endurance Challenge California 2017, but the eleventh running of the series is going to look a little different. For starters, the date has been moved from the first weekend in December to November 18-19. For another twist, instead of beginning and ending at Fort Barry, the races will now begin in Sausalito and end across the Golden Gate Bridge in Crissy Field.
According to race director Nick Moore, the changes came after new rules were put into place by the National Park Service (NPS) with regards to use at Fort Barry.
“After some rule changes by the National Park Service in 2016, we went through a lengthy review process, and eventually had to make changes to the event,” says Moore of TNF EC California. “There are definitely more logistical challenges for putting on this new format, but I think the event will be amazing.”
Related: The North Face Takes A Stand Against Doping In Trail Running
The new date is a result of the NPS and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) wanting to avoid events the first weekend of every month. It also means participants will be in post-race recovery mode when it’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving!
The 50-mile, 50K, marathon and half-marathon courses will begin in Sausalito and follow much of the same routes through the Marin Headlands as previous years, before taking runners across the Golden Gate Bridge to finish in Crissy Field. Incredible views from the bridge should help runners rally for the final, challenging push to the Finish Line Festival. Those running the marathon relay, 10K and 5K will run a new route through the Presidio and begin and end in Crissy Field. Moore and his team are working with the NPS, GGNRA and California Park Service to put the finishing touches on the routes. The official courses will be announced July 1.
Related: 5 Places To Run In San Francisco
Even though some aspects of the event are different, the $30,000 prize purse remains, with each first place male and female finisher at TNF EC California Gore-Tex 50 Mile going home with $10,000, each male and female second place finisher earning $4,000 and $1,000 for each male and female third place finisher. The North Face also recently signed the Clean Sport Collective pledge, and is committed to having the events in the Endurance Challenge Series being clean, drug-free competitions.
Hayden Hawks, who came in second at the 50-mile race in 2016, will be on hand to race the new route. Jim Walmsley and Tim Freriks also have it on their calendars.
To register, go to the official race site here.
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Run Your Fastest Strava Mile For A Chance To Win Free Shoes
Strava is making June all about the mile. The social network for endurance athletes is encouraging their users to try to run a PR in the distance this month. Ten lucky milers could even win shoes.
The goal of the Strava Mile “is about bringing all kinds of runners together to celebrate a big, bold effort and smash a few (million) PRs,” according to a company press release.
The task is simple: Runners should take to the track or road and attempt to run their fastest mile. Users can then upload their time and story to Strava. By using the hashtag #MyMile in the activity title, users will automatically be entered for the chance to win a pair of free running shoes from wiggle.com. Even if your mile falls short of a personal best, you can still enter. Ten winners will be chosen at random at the end of the month.
The company is also encouraging users to share their attempts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as well. The most creative mile attempt photos and posts will be awarded limited edition Strava socks from The Athletic.
Besides the potential for a new PR and free shoes, Strava users can contribute to making their city and country just a little speedier. The company released data about how fast, on average, runners in different cities and countries can run a mile. The speediest city in the United States is Boston, Mass., with an average best mile time of 7:54. Portland, Ore. then follows with an average of 8:00 per mile. Finally San Francisco rounds out the top three in 8:03 per mile. However when it comes to global times, the U.S. is only ranked 18th, with a fastest mile average of 8:31. The four swiftest countries are Sweden, France, Switzerland and Norway.
The Strava Mile challenge runs through June 30th.
Related: Mastering The Mile—The One Mile Training Plan
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Here’s How Runners Can Celebrate Global Running Day
Every day is a good day for a run. But June 7 is extra-special. It’s the day for runnerds the world over to lace up in celebration of Global Running Day! Observing the day is easy; all you have to do is run. Solo or with friends, inside or out, on the road or trail, long miles or chasing your kids, it all counts. If you want your efforts to be more official, check out your local events or investigate the ones on our list. For even more options around the world, go to the Global Running Day page on Facebook.
Make a Pledge
Go to globalrunningday.org and make your personal pledge to run. As part of your pledge, you share the country where you’ll be running, how far you plan to go and your inspiration. There’s nothing quite like knowing the entire world is holding you accountable! Be sure to encourage the young runners in your life to mark the occasion by participating in the Global Running Day Million Kid Run. Help them embrace the sport at an early age!
Sign Up for a Race!
Registering for an event is one of the very best ways to keep yourself active and accountable all year long. On Global Running Day, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series features its lowest prices of the year. Get your race registrations while they’re hot. With dozens of events, the series likely features one in your backyard. Or if wanderlust has taken hold, there are plenty of cities around the country and the world to choose from (think San Diego, Madrid, Philly and even Chendu, China). It is Global Running Day after all!
Break a World Record
New York Road Runners (NYRR) is celebrating the day by hosting a “Most People in Treadmill Relay” in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record. The current treadmill relay team record is for 250 participants. NYRR is planning on around 33 hours for their event, with relay team members running a mile at faster than 9:41 pace. The relay is happening at the NYRR RUNCENTER on 57th Street in Manhattan, and is open to the public from 7a.m. to 8p.m.
RELATED: NYRR Wants To Break A World Record For Global Running Day
Run with Westin Hotels & Resorts
With nearly 200 run concierges to lead runs and offer run route advice at Westin properties around the world and a Gear Lending program—for just $5 hotel guests can rent New Balance shoes and apparel for a run—every day feels like Global Running Day. For the month of June, Westin will also help early morning runners stay safe by including reflective wristbands and light-up sneaker clips in the rental kits. If you happen to be staying at a Westin hotel the night of June 6, be sure to get up early on June 7 to join other guests and run concierges for some morning miles.
Run 1K with Strava
Strava is challenging their app users to run at least one kilometer on Global Running Day. To make your kilometer count, they recommend running just a bit more to account for device variances. June is also the month for The Strava Mile, where any runner who uploads at least a 1 mile run on Strava is entered to win free shoes for themselves and 10 of their Strava followers. Include #MyMile in the activity title to be included in the challenge.
Get social with Life Time Run
Life Time Run, the running company within Life Time is hosting free social runs at Life Time Run locations across the country. Check out the schedule at lifetimerun.com/globalrunningday. For those inspired to go further, Life Time is also offering discounts on more than 20 of their running events across the country. The races go throughout the season, but the sale is just for a limited time.
Enter Fleet Feet’s The Big Run
On Global Running Day, 40 Fleet Feet stores around the country will host a nationally coordinated 5K. Every participant gets a T-shirt and every finisher gets a medal. And at the end of the day race results are tallied nationally, with prizes given for speed, participation and creativity. Meaning runners in Hartford, Conn., can race their buddies in Fresno, Calif., without the travel hassle. In addition, many Fleet Feet stores will be hosting fun runs. Check with your local store for the schedule of events or go to www.fleetfeetsports.com/thebigrun to register for The Big Run.
Run with Hal Koerner
The North Face has a new Endurance Challenge Series Event in Massachusetts the weekend of June 10-11. They are kicking on the fun on Global Running Day, with a shakeout run through the streets of Boston with Hal Koerner. Let them know you’re coming and they’ll have salads and beverages waiting for you. The run begins and ends at The North Face store in Boston.
Get a Women’s Running magazine Subscription
Join in on our sister magazine’s celebrations for a full day of fun! Women’s Running will be going Live on Instagram twice throughout the day with two very special guests taking over: Kelly Roberts from runselfierepeat.com will be going Live at 12 p.m. PST and Monica Olivas from @runeatrepeat will be taking over at 5:30 p.m. PST. Share your Global Running Day photos on Instagram with #WRtheGlobe to be featured on their homepage gallery as well as a chance to be featured in the August issue of Women’s Running magazine! They’re also celebrating with 50 percent off a subscription to their magazine with code GLOBALRUNNING!
Share Your Runs With Competitor
To celebrate Global Running Day, as well as Competitor’s 30th Anniversary, we’re doing a 30 Miles for 30 Years team fun run! Make sure to check out our Instagram Story throughout the day to watch us tackle 30 miles as a team (plus some very special guests)! Share your Global Running Day celebrations on Instagram with #CompetitorGRD to be featured on our homepage as part of our Global Running Day gallery—a few of our favorites will also be showcased in the August issue of Competitor magazine, available Aug. 3!
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June 5, 2017
Patience Pays Off For Sara Hall At Freihofer’s Run For Women
Sara Hall of Redding, Calif., wins the 39th Freihofer's Run for Women in Albany, N.Y., in 15:49. Photo: David Monti for Race Results Weekly
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ALBANY, N.Y. (03-Jun) — Taking a marathoner’s approach to Saturday morning’s 39th Freihofer’s Run for Women 5-K, Sara Hall of Redding, California, saved her energy in the early kilometers. She was rewarded with her first win here in 15:49, just two seconds ahead of recently-crowned USA 25-K champion Aliphine Tuliamuk of Santa Fe., N.M. Hall, who was second here last year, didn’t even intend to run this year’s race, but was only added to the field by elite athlete coordinator John Tope on Thursday.
“Sometimes you get lucky,” Tope told Race Results Weekly. “Two days ago she wasn’t in the field.”
Hall, 34, who recorded a marathon personal best of 2:28:26 in Tokyo last February, thought that she was going to be at a high school meet in California this weekend, instead.
“It was very last minute,” Hall explained. “I think I was confirmed three days ago, mainly because I thought that my oldest daughter was going to qualify for the state track championships, today. So, I didn’t have anything planned. When she didn’t, I just last-minute contacted them. I had trained really hard in the first half of the week thinking I wasn’t racing.”
Hall was content to let Tuliamuk, a natural front-runner, take the pace in the early going. The first 800 meters are uphill. Hall didn’t feel comfortable being up front with Tuliamuk, Lindsey Scherf, Becky Wade, and Renee Metivier among others.
“I think it was the course for me; it’s really tough to go out hard up the steep hill,” Hall said. “I’m better at the downhills than the ups.”
Tuliamuk went through the first kilometer in 3:18, and realized that despite how hard it felt, she wasn’t going fast enough. She surged into Washington Park in the second kilometer, using the downhill to get a jump on the field.
“It’s a 5K so I thought I don’t have a lot of time to sit around,” said Tuliamuk. “I didn’t expect to run that slow, I guess. I felt like I was going really fast, but then looking at the time, apparently, I wasn’t going that fast.”
Scherf followed, but Hall remained behind, comfortable where she was. She stayed back through the second kilometer, too, then took stock of her position. Her confidence was growing.
“Around a mile and a half (2.5 km), just the fact that I was still kind of within contact I just tried to focus on gaining a little ground, gaining a little ground, and then just (staying) within striking distance,” she said. She added: “I knew that as long as I had that momentum of chasing, versus last year when I was just a little too far back.”
Tuliamuk hit the 3 kilometer mark in 9:43, and Hall had already overtaken Scherf for second. The gap was about four seconds. When the race left the park just before the 4 kilometer mark, Tuliamuk shot a look over her right shoulder to assess her lead. Hall was coming, but would not get close until the final 800 meters. Hall decided to wait, hoping that she could reconnect with the leg speed which made her a Fifth Avenue Mile champion nearly 11 years ago.
“It was fun to get those track instincts back,” Hall said of the final push to the line. She continued: “It kind of took me back to my track days.”
The pair swept down the hill to the finish on Washington Avenue in front of the New York State Capitol building. Tuliamuk was clearly tired, and Hall hit the gas hard in the last 50 meters to pass her. Hall ended up leading the race for fewer than 30 meters.
“I haven’t really been doing short races,” Hall admitted. “Those base instincts don’t always come back. In the marathon you’re never quite kicking like that. It’s more like your legs are just dead.”
Tuliamuk, who will race the NYRR New York Mini 10K next Saturday in New York City, knew that Hall would be tough to beat in the final sprint.
“I’ve seen her race before,” said Tuliamuk. “I know that she has a good kick.”
Hall will collect $10,000 in prize money, while Tuliamuk will receive half that amount. Scherf, who was timed in 16:10, will collect $3000 for third place. Becky Wade (16:16/$2000) and Katie Matthews (16:19/$1000) rounded out the top-5.
Out of today’s 3268 entrants, 42 year-old Jen Rhines, of Boston, Mass., won the masters title in 17:14 ($750). She first raced here nearly two decades ago.
“Oh gosh, it was 19 years ago, now,” Rhines said of her first Freihofer’s when she was a recent graduate of Villanova University. “I can’t believe it.”
Related: Sara And Ryan Hall Adopt 4 Ethiopian Sisters
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Don’t Let Body Shamers Keep You From Running Like A Boss
During my commute the other day, I saw a woman running up a steep incline near the local university campus. She was pushing a jogging stroller containing a kid that was more toddler than infant. The sun was scorching, the sidewalk pavement was uneven, and this lady was effortlessly moving what was easily an extra 50 pounds up the hill. What a boss.
The guy next to me on the train was less impressed: “Ugh,” he groaned, with a look of disgust. “She needs to put a shirt on.”
Were we looking at the same woman? I saw toughness personified, and all he could see was unappealing post-baby flesh in a sports bra. Granted, I live in conservative Utah, where a bare shoulder, much less an exposed midriff , is considered obscene. But make no mistake—these comments happen everywhere. In Texas, a friend of mine was heckled about his weight while waiting at a crosswalk mid-run. On Facebook, an acquaintance’s race photo was turned into a scathing meme without her consent—apparently, when skin ripples and jiggles while running, it’s hilarious! (Note: It was not hilarious.) A sneering clerk at a running store in California once suggested I might want to wear tights, not shorts, to cover my cellulite. Until that moment, I didn’t even know I had cellulite.
It’s really no one’s place to judge someone’s body, and yet it happens again and again. We’ve become a culture where any so-called body imperfection brings on the scorn of society: If you have love handles or bingo wings or even a smidgen of body fat, you best cover that up. If you’re too skinny, you need to eat a sandwich. You don’t have the body type to wear split shorts (or leggings, or tank tops, or anything but this very large potato sack.) Never mind that it’s a hot summer day, or that you have the audacity to love the skin you’re in. Put a shirt on! No one needs to see that.
Those words echo in my brain sometimes while I’m wishing away my newly discovered cellulite.
But then I think, why do I care so much? I can’t change the way people view my body—or anyone else’s, for that matter—but I can choose not to let it get under my skin. My dimply, bouncing, awesome, amazing skin. You see, if there’s anything running has taught me, it’s that I’m strong and healthy. Toughness personified, like the lady with the stroller. Like a boss.
So this summer, I’m donning my split shorts on my run, cellulite be damned. While I’m at it, I’m going to try to counteract the bodyshaming of others by being more vocal about the awesome things the body can do, like pushing giant babies up hills at an eight-minute mile pace. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned from that moment on the train, it’s this: Every body is pretty amazing.
Susan Lacke’s first book, Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow (2017, VeloPress), will be released in November.
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