What Causes a Side Stitch When Running?

What Causes a Side Stitch When Running?

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Nothing kills the runner’s high faster than that sudden, sharp stab on your side. You’re crushing it on the road, or treadmill, focusing on your pace and form, and then you have to stop and clutch your side because of the sharp pains you feel. Slowing down to walk can feel really defeating and like your body is betraying you, especially if you’re training for a marathon and want to get a certain amount of miles in. Whether you get side stitches frequently or occasionally, learn about the causes behind this frustrating, workout-stopping pain. Read more

Your Guide to Transit-Accessible Trails and Ski Resorts in Washington and Oregon

Skip the Parking Lot Drama: Your Guide to Transit-Accessible Trails and Ski Resorts in Washington and Oregon

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Picture this: It’s a gorgeous Saturday morning, you’ve been training for weeks, and you’re ready to tackle that trail you’ve been eyeing. But when you arrive at the trailhead, the parking lot is completely full. Cars are circling like vultures, people are parking illegally on the shoulder, and your hiking time is ticking away. Sound familiar? Read more

Running and walking group in Seattle

Hit Fremont for a Cinematic and Creative Workout Neighborhood

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Let’s drop in to another great Seattle neighborhood and scope out its amenities for fitness, recreation and active living. Hang on tight, friends… we’re going to Fremont! Read more

How to Recover: Learning from the Pros

How to Recover: Learning from the Pros

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A Story

On a chilly, very early September morning in 2024, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, 31-year-old Tara Dower was sitting in her tent. It was 3 am. Her best friend was spoon-feeding her breakfast, to conserve Tara’s energy. Today, Tara would run about fifty miles of the Appalachian Trail. She’d done the exact same thing the day before, and the day before that. Tara was determined to run the entire trail, which stretches almost 2,200 miles from Maine to Georgia, in record time, raising funds and awareness for Girls on the Run. And she did. On September 21, 2024, she completed the trail after nearly 41 days, averaging 53 miles a day, breaking all previous records. Read more