On International Women's Day, we celebrate Gloria G. Ratti and her contributions to women's running and the B.A.A.🦄 Gloria's impact on the sport & community is unmatched, especially through her connection to the #BostonMarathon. Read More about Gloria in Women's Running article!

Baking soda, Norwegian training, and more: the latest Sweat Science email newsletter is out. Read (and sign up) here: mailchi.mp/alexhutchinson…

Two new studies on how exercise improves (or doesn't) cognitive function: 1. an umbrella review emphasizes how weak the causal evidence is; 2. "Mendelian randomization" (a really neat approach) in 250,000 subjects supports a positive effect. theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an…

For aerobic intervals or "Vo2max" work Traditional medium/long reps (800s, 1ks, miles) work well for experienced runners with a base. Not as much for novices Short, slow intervals with short recovery (Igloi style) work better for novices. As fitness grows, extend the intervals

Feelings are like the weather. They come and go. Sometimes they are mild, other times they are strong. Even the most average human existence includes all kinds of weather. A dependable way through relies on a practice called emotional flexibility:

Can magnesium lower the inflammatory burden? A 2018 meta-analysis showed supplemental magnesium dramatically lowered an inflammation marker linked to accelerated aging, including brain aging. Magnesium supplementation lowered the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) by

Waaaahoaaa!!! What did you do Courtney! 👊

Easy: showing up when you are at your best and everything is clicking. Hard: showing up when you are in a hole and the current is going against you. Most everyone can do the former. But it's the latter that has a huge impact on lasting progress, fulfillment, and success.

Here is what works for excellence, health, and longevity. Physical: -Movement -Real foods -Sleep -Get outside Mental: -Acceptance -Presence -Patience -Vulnerability -Belonging The practice is all about mastering and CONSISTENTLY applying these qualities, day in and day out.

If you are coaching—whether it's athletes, creatives, or executives—your foremost responsibility is not medals won or books sold or deals closed. It's helping those you coach become better PEOPLE. What an honor to be able to contribute to evolution in such a special way.

Reminder: Bad runs happen to good people. ⬆️ 🥳 Keep your head up. You got this, future #TCSNYCMarathon finisher!

Attention: people knowing your name. Recognition: people knowing YOU. The problem is when we convince ourselves that the attention game will offer the rewards of the recognition game. It never will. If anything, it only gets in the way. thegrowtheq.com/the-attention-…

If your identity becomes too enmeshed in any one concept or endeavor—be it your age, how you look in the mirror, a relationship, or your career—then you are likely to face significant distress when things change, which, for better or worse, they always do.

I had the BEST time running my 6th #NYCMarathon yesterday and pacing my friend to her course PR! This race is my Christmas/Oscars/Grammys/Super Bowl all in one. I hope to make next year lucky number 7!

The basics aren’t sexy. They don’t sell. They aren’t a quick fix. They are simple to understand and yet difficult to practice consistently. But hot damn do they work. If you want to focus on health and longevity in the new year, start here: thegrowtheq.ck.page/389f11ef74

5th at the Olympic Trials marathon This one hurts more than any of the other 7, and yet I feel proud and have no regrets. Was in 3rd/could see 3rd the whole last lap as I battled through cramps. Never stopped believing, fought every step.

Biohacking program that works: -Move your body regularly, sometimes hard. -Eat whole foods, including lots of vegetables and fruits. -Sleep at night for between 7 and 9 hours. -Build community and deep relationships. -Go outside. -Do not smoke. -Do not drink too much.

Excited to be participating with the adidas Runners Communities and Red Bull this year for the - Wings for Life World Run wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/profiles/97… adidas NYC

I signed up for Every Woman's Marathon on Nov 16, 2024! runsignup.com/Race/GA/Savann…

Part of the reason people ignore fundamentals in favor of fads is because fundamentals are simple. Simple is effective, but simple is not easy. The best books, coaches, and teachers are rarely reinventing the wheel. They are helping you apply—regularly practice—the fundamentals.