What Is Zone 2 Training?
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Like many new runners, when I first started running I tried to go as hard as I could on every mile, assuming it would make me faster. It worked — …
Athletes
Team USA Olympics Psychologist Talks Building Resiliency
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Nowadays, Olympic athletes are often open about their mental health. World-famous athletes have spoken up about seeking therapy, experiencing mental blocks, and dealing with depression and anxiety. But that wasn’t …
Interview With Teen Paraclimber Raveena Alli
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Lena Drapella | IFSCLena Drapella | IFSC Before getting on the wall in the final round of a paraclimbing competition, 17-year-old Raveena Alli, a climber who’s blind, usually has six …
Sportswear Brand Launches Infrared-Blocking Fabric to Shield Athletes From Creepy Photographers
With the Olympics just around the corner, a Japanese sportswear line has introduced infrared-blocking fabric to protect athletes from illicit photography. Mizuno has moved to address the problem of creepy …
What Is a Triple-Double in Gymnastics?
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In 2019, Simone Biles became the first woman gymnast to land a triple-double in her floor routine — that’s a triple-twisting double backflip, if you’re unfamiliar. The move has since …
I Went Fencing With Team USA’s Maia Chamberlain
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Like many cusp Gen Z millennials, my first introduction to fencing was through the 1998 film “The Parent Trap.” If you haven’t seen the movie in a while, there’s an …
Why Do Soccer Players Walk Out With Kids?
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If you’ve ever watched the pregame ceremonies of a soccer match, you’ve probably noticed a sweet detail: the players always walk onto the field holding the hands of kids, who …
Who’s Teaching Women Athletes About Money?
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As we witness women’s sports breaking records left and right, money has consistently been at the center of the conversation. People want to know what pay equity really looks like. …
How Track Athlete Gabby Thomas Chose Balance Over Burnout
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At the age of 27, New Balance athlete Gabby Thomas has racked up a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments. She’s a Harvard University graduate, a two-time Olympic medalist (in the 200 …
What’s Wrong With the Leotards in Women’s Gymnastics?
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The leotards in women’s sports are playing a dangerous game. As female athletes continue to break down barriers and rake in record-high ratings, their outfits seem to grow smaller and …