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Great weather on its way to inspire us to get out there and find what we love. .I was hoping to get back into my running and fitness routine but I still shipwrecked! To keep me inspired I think I'll add my opinion to a few posts. Like running shoes. ...  Read more

I am an avid pickleball player but sometimes I lose focus and concentration and then I start playing poorly. Any suggestions to help this problem?  Read more

What are the best leggings for long distance running? I easily overheat in those that are too thick so looking for all recommendations!  Read more

Anyone have a fitness tracker they absolutely love? There are so many out there. I am considering the Oura ring vs the newest Apple Watch. I am looking to be more active overall and would love to find out what has worked for you. Thanks!  Read more

With January resolutions and new goals for the year, I find myself frequently hearing people wanting to start running or signing up for a marathon! It's so exciting. Rightfully so, I mean running is one of the more reliable sports you can do amidst a...  Read more

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! In a day we will be 1 week into the brand new year. While I don't exactly set new years resolutions, I do set new years INTENTIONS and I plan on adding some more structure to my workouts. As a physical therapist, the first fe...  Read more

Hi everyone! I’ve recently begun lightly jogging with my pup. When it hits the 40s, my motivation tanks. Any suggestions on how or what to layer for cold weather runs? Thx!  Read more

Hello, I am not sure if this is the right page or if this should be under "body and self." I am a little nervous to share this, as it requires a lot of vulnerability on my part, but I am hoping some of you can relate to this. I have struggled with an...  Read more

As I was enjoying a walk in the park yesterday I began to think about all of the years of my life I spent using exercise solely as a way to shrink my body and as a punishment for something that I ate. It's actually quite mind boggling. I would spend ...  Read more

I have what has been diagnosed as moderate spinal stenosis in the L-4 area. As a result and over the years, I have multiple areas where I am told that I have 'nerve pain' that has nothing to do with my muscles or joints, but it is pain none-the-less....  Read more

Hey AthletaWell Family! As a physical therapist and having worked with athletes, I see active people recovering from injury and thrown off their usual workout routine due to pain, soreness, etc. SOMETIMES along the way, body image comes into play. I ...  Read more

I’ve been ASICS loyal for years and years but I hear such good things about HOKA. Looking for recs for concrete running. Any recs? Or another brand I should try?  Read more

I came across a post on Instagram (see pictures below), and it's really resonating with me as I try to be more compassionate toward myself. I've been really hard on myself through the pandemic and now when I'm not "exercising", but I've been defining...  Read more

Hello hello and happy Sunday! With this summer weather in the bay area and getting out of the house more, my partner and I have become more and more attached to our step counts - especially on weekends. I've got the apple watch and he has a Garmin, a...  Read more

Hi AthletaWell members! I'm thinking of running a half marathon in mid-September and I'm looking for running shoe recommendations. I currently have Hokas which I do like but I don't enjoy the color options they offer (I'm picky and enjoy dark, solid ...  Read more