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Plus five reads of the week.  Theo Kahler Membership Editor |
| Happy Sunday, runners! I'm Theo—the membership editor at Runner's World. I love writing stories about all the awesome things our RW+ members are up to, like learning about their tried-and-true workouts, funniest run stories, and ways running has helped them overcome adversity. One of the most inspirational runners I've talked to is 97-year-old Dixon Hemphill. Dixon is a World War II veteran who, despite picking up running in his 50s, has become a record-breaking stalwart on the masters circuit. He even went viral a few years ago! Dixon, like so many RW+ members, puts on his shoes every day because it keeps him healthy and allows him to measure his progress. Even as he nears his one hundredth birthday, he still focuses on getting better each day. Whenever I'm struggling to get out of the door, I try to channel Dixon's spirit and remember all the wonderful things running can provide in life. Check out Dixon's secrets for yourself. |
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| "I'm an optimistic person," says Dixon Hemphill. "That's what has kept me going." | |
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🌱 All runners need protein in their diet. After all, this key macronutrient is responsible for helping your body build and repair muscle, increase strength, and improve performance. But if you’re a runner who follows a vegan or vegetarian diet, meeting those protein needs can be a bit trickier. To make that challenge a little easier—and explain the differences between incomplete and complete proteins, stress the importance of amino acids in general, and provide some complete protein examples—we spoke with two registered dietitians… → Keep reading 🏃 You’re churning through your training plan, checking off days, feeling like a boss. You know how to crush a long run; you really know how to crush a rest day; and you’ve even got some of those interval workouts figured out. For that next big race, it feels like you’re primed for a new PR. But then you come across a day on the training plan that calls for “strides running,” and you’re left scratching your head. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered... → Keep reading |
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🍛 Every runner out there strives for continuously improved performance. The definition of “prime performance,” and what you need to get there, may vary. But one thing that’s not up for debate: the need for optimal fuel to get from start to finish. So what happens when this keystone of performance moves beyond optimal and into excess? What are the signs of too much fuel being added to the tank? While you’ve likely heard of the dangers of underfueling, it’s time to explore the other side of the equation—a.k.a. the surprisingly common misstep known as overfueling… → Keep reading 🍜 If Chinese takeout is one of your go-tos on nights when you have zero energy to cook, you’ve most certainly experienced the post-meal rollercoaster of feeling super full and then weirdly kind of hungry only an hour later. Some dishes you’ll find on the restaurant menus are high in calories, but low in nutrients like protein and healthy fats, which are key for lasting satiety. According to registered dietitians, there are many Chinese food dishes that are filling and nutrient-packed while being moderate in calories… → Keep reading 🏃 She got into running because of trauma she was dealing with, involving her ex-husband and transitioning from working full-time to staying at home with her newborn. She knew she had postpartum depression, and felt depressed dealing with all the changes she was going through. Here's how running has helped one mom… → Keep reading |
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