A deeply human look at athlete health from Julia Lee, MS(c), CSCS—an endurance researcher, strength coach, and former collegiate runner redefining what holistic resilience truly means. Introduction At Strive to…
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The Mind Behind the Mileage
Olympian Lili Anna Vindics-Tóth’s Guide to Mental Health & High Performance. What young adults, athletes, and families can learn from one of Europe’s rising distance stars. The Humanity Inside Elite…
Miles Before the Bell
How a full-time middle school teacher and marathon runner overcame depression, underfueling, and burnout — and found resilience through faith, fueling, and a performance mindset. Introduction At 5:00 a.m., when…
The Quiet Strength of Jared Johnson
On his birthday, his sister Lauren reflects on the brother who shaped her life — and the silent battles so many men carry alone. “Jared was rare.” Those were the…
Stillness in Motion
Aubrey Frentheway Nielsen, pro runner for Saucony, knows what it’s like when the mind races faster than the body. Behind medals and records, she battled anxiety, perfectionism, and sleepless nights—but…
Small Shifts, Stronger You
Former collegiate runner Erin McDonald shares how “being careful” with food slowly became restriction. By choosing to fuel, not fear, she rebuilt her energy, joy, and speed—proving your fastest self…
Letting Go to Grow
How one of America’s brightest young runners turned her pursuit of perfection into a journey of peace, balance, and empowerment. At 25, I walked away from professional running. The constant…
From Pressure to Possibility
When most people picture the life of a professional runner, they imagine a dream: running every day, training with teammates, traveling to races, and performing on big stages. For Emily…
How to Cope with Trauma
On a quiet morning in Orem, Utah – what many call “Happy Valley” – life at Utah Valley University changed in an instant. I was only a mile from campus…