Sept. 8, 2022 – There’s an old joke about running: Q: What’s the best way to make the Olympic team? A: Choose your parents wisely! It’s funny because it’s laced with scientific truth: No aspiring athlete was ever slowed down by good genetics. Consider a recent study out of Spain that explored the relationship between … Read more
By Alison Feller, as told to Candy Schulman When I was 7, I was on a family vacation, living my best life. Or so I thought. I wasn’t sick – until I was. There were no symptoms that indicated Crohn’s was coming. I was losing weight, but I was a super active kid. Suddenly I … Read more
June 16, 2021 — One of America’s top runners says eating a pork burrito probably caused a positive steroid test that resulted in her being banned from competing in the U.S. Olympic trials. Shelby Houlihan, 28, competed for the U.S. in the 2016 summer games and holds American records for the 1,500- and 5,000-meter races. … Read more