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As the U.S. tries to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, runners need to do their part. Let’s keep our distance for a while. Read the full article at For the Greater Good, Let’s Stop Running in Groups on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/covid-19-social-distancing-runner-regulations/

Brisk walking—especially uphill, with a pack—may be your path to bulletproof running legs. Read the full article at Hike Your Way to Stronger Hamstrings on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/trail/benefits-of-hiking-stronger-hamstrings/

Physical therapists around the country are offering remote sessions—which can sometimes be better than being there in person. Read the full article at Need Physical Therapy Now? Tele-PT to the Rescue on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/recovery/remote-physical-therapy-during-covid-19/

Practice holding two seemingly incompatible emotions at the same time and balancing them, to break out of feeling like a situation is all-or-nothing. Read the full article at It’s Not All Bad, It’s Not All Good: The Art of Balancing Conflicting Emotions on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/mindset-drill-conflicting-emotions/

In the face of injuries or setbacks, experts say we can often fall into distorted thinking patterns. Asking yourself this one question can help you paint a more accurate reflection. Read the full article at The “Funhouse Mirror” Test: How to Spot and Fix Distorted Thinking Patterns That Are Holding You Back on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/mindset-drill-distorted-thinking/

Labeling the exact feeling you have in a given moment— calling an emotion what it is—can be surprisingly powerful. Read the full article at How Do You Feel, Really? Why Naming Your Emotions is So Important on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/mindset-decoding-emotions/

In every challenging set of circumstances, there are ways—even small ones—to regain control and take action. Read the full article at The Pyschology of “Rebounding”: How to Come Back Mentally and Physically Stronger From Any Setback on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/psychology-rebounding-after-injury-or-setback/

This research-backed drill can help you accept where you’re at and then take the next step forward. Read the full article at Feeling Stuck? Here’s How Experts Recommend Moving Through Discomfort on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/mindset-drill-feel-accept-recover/

Strava's new feature leverages its vast database to automatically create runable loops that match your criteria. Read the full article at Strava Adds New Route Feature on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/gear/tech-wearables/strava-adds-new-route-feature/

Pantry staples are key when it comes to putting together a last-minute meal. Read the full article at 10 Pantry Staples You Should Always Have On Hand on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/food/10-pantry-staples-always-hand/

In a survey of more than 4,000 athletes from six different continents, 78 percent of athletes said the Olympic Games should be postponed. But that doesn't make the uncertain path forward any easier to navigate. Read the full article at 2020 Olympic Dreams Now on Hold, Athletes Start Adjusting Plans on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/tokyo-olympics-postponed-athletes-react/

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposed to postpone the Summer Games for about a year, with full support from IOC president Thomas Bach. Read the full article at 2020 Tokyo Olympics Officially Postponed Due to Coronavirus on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/2020-summer-olympics-postponed-due-to-coronavirus/

The skills that allow you to adapt and endure during a race can get you through the challenge and unpredictability of the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full article at Everything You Need to Cope With a Crisis You Already Learned From Running on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/running-lessons-coping-during-pandemic/

If there’s one group that’s loving all extra at-home time, it’s working moms with young children. Just kidding, it’s dogs. With social distancing and shelter-in-place orders throughout the country to stop the spread of the coronavirus, humans are home and their furry friends are just loving the extra quality time. But while dogs with homes […] Read the full article at Runners Have a Puppy Boom, Just in Time for #NationalPuppyDay on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/elite-runners-dogs-social-media/

Mad Moose Events have canceled the popular Canyonlands Half Marathon and other events through June. Read the full article at Race Organizers in Moab Grapple With Public Safety And Economic Losses on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/race-cancellations-moab-coronavirus/

When it comes to training, you consult with a coach. For medical issues, you turn to your doctor. It would make sense, then, to seek out a professional when you’re ready to get serious about fueling for your sport. But who? When it comes to nutrition, experts are easy to find—nutritionists, registered dietitians, and nutrition […] Read the full article at Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Health Coach—What’s The Difference? on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/registered-dietitian-nutritionist-health-coach-whats-the-difference/

Injuries are often the sum of all stress placed on the body. Read the full article at Is Your Sleep Position Contributing to Your Injuries? on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/sleep-position-contributing-to-injuries/

12 of the best social media accounts offering free at-home fitness services and workouts to keep you sane and active during COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article at Can’t Get to The Gym? No Sweat! These Trainers Are Helping To Bring Your Workouts Home on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/cross-training/best-at-home-workouts/

Although each state and county is going to have slightly varying ordinances around slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, the special White House task force is continuing to hone in on guidelines for social distancing with the hopes to slow the spread in 15 days. The latest update includes working from home if possible, […] Read the full article at How Social Distancing During the Pandemic Has Changed the Way Elite Athletes Are Training on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/social-distancing-coronavirus-elite-runners-react/

An easy, common-sense approach to finding your max heart rate without a laboratory stress test. Read the full article at How to Dial-In Your Personalized Heart Rate Zones on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/personalized-heart-rate-zones/

The ballooned outside skin is your body’s way of preventing infection. Read the full article at 6 Easy Tips For Treating and Preventing Blisters on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/how-to-treat-and-prevent-blisters/

Arch pain could be caused by something as simple as your running shoes, but there are other factors that could make finding a solution more complicated. Read the full article at Why Do I Get Arch Pain When I Run? on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/arch-pain-when-running/

After placing fourth at the Olympic Trials, Desiree Linden planned to race the Boston Marathon. Like everybody else, she’s trying to figure out what’s next. Read the full article at Desiree Linden on Recovering and Recalculating: “It’s Uncertain for Everybody” on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/desiree-linden-on-recovering/

COVID-19 Update Dear Women’s Running reader, With the cancellation of events across the globe due to the COVID-19 pandemic we wanted to provide an update to the Women’s Running community about our plans for the coming weeks and months as it relates to our collective safety and our ongoing coverage. Our Safety Women’s Running is […] Read the full article at Women’s Running Editorial Update on COVID-19 on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/womens-running-editorial-update-on-covid-19/

Researchers at the University of Southern California look to hunter-gatherer ancestors to discover how people lounged pre-chairs. Read the full article at Take a Knee: New Study Reveals How Squatting and Kneeling Can Benefit Runners on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/active-rest-benefits-squatting-and-kneeling/

Acute pain can usually be easily resolved by correcting a training error, while long-term pain often requires long-term care. Read the full article at When Is It Time to Go See a Physical Therapist? on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/when-is-it-time-to-go-see-a-physical-therapist/

This fun, easy method for recording how each workout feels can help you track training patterns, avoid overtraining, and reach your peak. Read the full article at Color Code Your Workouts to Fine-Tune Your Recovery on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/color-code-workouts-for-recovery/

Don't rush to the ER the second you feel flu-like symptoms. Here's what experts recommend to do, instead. Read the full article at The Active Person’s Guide to Managing Coronavirus Concerns on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/how-to-treat-coronavirus-symptoms/

Here's how to build a better nap. Read the full article at How to Take a Better Nap on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/how-to-take-a-better-nap/

The “pain in the butt” hamstring strain presents difficulties that are different from those posed by lower hamstring strains. Read the full article at How to Deal With the “Pain in the Butt” Hamstring Injury on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/how-to-deal-hamstring-injury/

Exercise physiologist David Nieman has spent the last 40 years studying links between exercise and immunity. It’s not a new field. But with the increasing rate of race cancellations and general concern around the global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, plenty of runners have found themselves wondering whether their intense training is helping, or hurting, their health. […] Read the full article at This is Exactly How Running Impacts Your Immunity on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/does-exercise-boost-immunity/

This easy-to-make recipe features one unique ingredient. Read the full article at Use Beer to Make These Healthy Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/use-beer-to-make-these-healthy-cilantro-lime-shrimp-tacos/

Many athletes worry about what's on the other side of pro sports, but the 2017 New York City Marathon champion has found new purpose in coaching, cooking, and commentating. Read the full article at Shalane Flanagan is Just Getting Started on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/people/shalane-flanagan-post-retirement-plans/

Other big events have been postponed or canned because of the coronavirus, but officials at the Boston Marathon haven’t announced if the 124-year-old race will go on. Read the full article at The Coronavirus Hasn’t Canceled the 2020 Boston Marathon…Yet on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/boston-marathon-coronavirus-canceled/

A guide to understanding what feeds your anxiety and five keys to taking control of your reactions and coping with the stress. Read the full article at Worried That Your Race Will Get Cancelled Because of Coronavirus? Here’s How to Cope on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/coping-with-cancelled-race-due-to-coronavirus/

Taking quicker steps is one of the few proven ways to reduce running stress and save your knees. Read the full article at Increase Your Running Cadence to Reduce Impact on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/increase-running-cadence-to-reduce-impact/

The "Couch Stretch" can reduce pains from your feet to your back, plus improve performance. Read the full article at How One Essential Stretch Can Improve Your Running on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/how-to-do-couch-stretch/

Injuries rarely happen at convenient times. Read the full article at 3 Quick Ways to Cope with Aches Until You Can Get to a Pro on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/3-quick-ways-to-cope-with-aches-until-you-can-get-to-a-pro/

After running a personal best in the half marathon, one runner reflects on how she did it. Read the full article at How I Ran My Best Half Marathon Ever on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/fastest-best-half-marathon/

In lieu of medals, finishers were gifted a commemorative print that can hang in their homes forever. Read the full article at This Jeweler is Making “Medals” For the Women of the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/olympic-marathon-trials-finisher-medals/

Adding these medicine ball exercises to your cooldown routine can strengthen your core, hamstrings, and hips while increasing total-body coordination. Read the full article at 6 Dynamax Moves to Add to Your Post-Run Cooldown on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/medicine-ball-exercises-for-runners/

Using a medicine ball cooldown routine after your run has benefits in mobility, coordination, and injury prevention. Read the full article at How a Dynamax Ball Can Improve Your Mobility on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/how-dynamax-ball-can-improve-mobility/

Sometimes we need a little bit of time to contemplate our feelings about running. Here's how to make sure you are the perfect match. Read the full article at Do You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Running? on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/do-you-have-an-unhealthy-relationship-with-running/

These workouts make up one great two-week treadmill challenge, that will refresh your running in a fun and totally new way. Read the full article at 4 Workouts To Make The Treadmill Your Favorite Place To Run on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/4-treadmill-workouts-favorite-place-run/

This might just be the fastest instant chicken noodle soup recipe we've come across so far. Read the full article at The Fastest Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Around on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/instant-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/

Don't stretch sore hamstrings. Here’s what you should do instead. Read the full article at How to Relieve Tight Hamstrings on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/training/how-to-relieve-tight-hamstrings/

Aliphine Tuliamuk and Sally Kipyego realized early that running could lead them to education and opportunity. Now they’re members of Team USA. Read the full article at Two Women Chasing Their American Dreams Are Now U.S. Olympians on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/tuliamuk-kipyego-american-dreams/

This fun twist on a classic dish comes with a big-time nutritional punch. Read the full article at Recipe: Meatballs Get a Healthy Twist on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/recipe-meatballs-get-a-healthy-twist/

Unraveling a complicated relationship with chronic illness took more than a decade. Read the full article at I’m a Runner and Ulcerative Colitis Patient – Here’s How I Ditched My Body Image Issues on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/health/ulcerative-colitis-runner-body-image/

The results only tell part of the story—the emotions, excitement, and enthusiasm at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials was historic. Read the full article at Behind the Scenes at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/behind-the-scenes-at-the-olympic-marathon-trials/

The 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials women’s race started with a palpable rush of excitement and adrenaline. It was the largest field in history, with 511 qualifiers and 444 women starting the race–double the number who competed in the 2016 Trials and shattering the 1984 record of 238 starters.  But it was the final two […] Read the full article at For Two Pregnant Runners, the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Were All About Showing Up on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/olympic-marathon-trials-pregnant-runners/

Seidel, the former NCAA champion from Notre Dame, became the first American woman to earn an Olympic berth in her debut marathon, running the sixth-fastest time in Olympic Trials history. Read the full article at Molly Seidel’s Improbable Marathon Debut on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/molly-seidels-improbable-marathon-debut/

All of the latest sports bra tech advancements mean nothing for you if you aren’t buying a bra that fits right. It’s suggested that as many as 70 to 100 percent of women are wearing the wrong bra size, according to research by Jenny Burbage, PhD, a sports biomechanist at the University of Portsmouth. Don’t […] Read the full article at 7 Tips for a Truly Perfect Sports Bra Fit on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/gear/sports-bra-fit-tips/

Running shoes aside, it’s the most important piece of gear a female runner puts on her body. But for all the time (and money) you spend debating the level of cushioning you need and tracking the miles you logged on a pair of sneakers, how often do you think about how you’re protecting your boobs on the run? Read the full article at Why It Is Finally Time to Upgrade Your Sports Bra on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/gear/sports-bra-technology-revolution/

Six of the latest and greatest, with options for every cup size. Read the full article at The Best Sports Bras on the Market for Running on Women's Running . source https://www.womensrunning.com/gear/best-sports-bras-running/