How to Harness the Pain-Blocking Effects of Exercise

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Alex Hutchinson • Exercise causes pain, but it also dulls it. Researchers are still trying to understand how that works. Athletes have a very complicated relationship with pain. For endurance athletes in particular, pain is an...

MARATHON: BECOMING A RUNNER

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Jeremy D. Larson  | A writer’s journey to becoming a runner For nine months, I haven’t met a day without soreness or left it without exhaustion. Whether nursing an inflamed Achilles tendon or dealing with...

The Secret to Happiness is Changing Why You Exercise

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This Is What Happened When I Stopped Using Exercise as a Way to Lose Weight Olivia Muenter  |The secret to writer Olivia Muenter's happiness was changing why she works out. For most of my adult life, my relationship...

Is Running Actually Good For You?

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Leigh Weingus | We know running gets a bad rap, which is why we decided it was time to clear a few things up. Here’s what you should know about running and your health