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Ali Nolan
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Ali is the author of Master the Marathon: the ultimate training guide for women. She is a three-time marathoner and fitness enthusiast.
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By Ali Nolan
Two people running on a path in a park doing Fartlek training.
Fartlek Training Is a Fun and Effective Way to Run Faster. Here's How to Do It
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
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Why You're Still Trapped in the 'Thinner Is Better' Way of Thinking and How to Get Out
Health
By Ali Nolan
Person wearing a navy blue sweatshirt and athletic pants running outside
7 Worthy Goals for Runners Beyond PRs
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Close-up shot of person tying their running shoes
Will ‘Super Shoes’ Actually Make You Run Faster? Here’s What the Latest Research Says
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Runner wearing a black tank top and shorts sitting on grass near a track with an injured knee
The 5 Best Sports Injury Prevention Tips, According to a Physical Therapist
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
A group of children running outside
The Best Age for Children to Begin Running and How to Make It Safe and Fun
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Person doing yoga at home in their living room.
How to Embrace Your Body as It Changes, According to Mental Health Experts
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Illustration of a person performing a reverse Nordic curl.
How to Do the Reverse Nordic Curl for Max Lower-Body Strength
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Person boxing in gym to demonstrate exercise isn't a replacement for therapy.
Why the Phrase ‘Exercise Is My Therapy’ Is Harmful
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Person in activewear running outdoors through a park, creating mind-body trust to improve performance.
How to Build Mind-Body Trust and Improve Your Athletic Performance
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
person running outside to demonstrate employing mental strategies to make a run easier
The 8 Best Mental Strategies You Need to Make a Run Easier, According to Experts
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
A large group of 12-year-olds running in a race.
What Is a Good Mile Time for a 12-Year-Old?
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
A large group of runners during the 2022 Chicago Marathon.
What Is Runner's Flu, and Why Do You Get Sick After a Marathon?
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Person wearing pink T-shirt and black shorts sitting on exercise bench in gym with headache.
6 Reasons You Might Get a Headache When Working Out
Health
By Ali Nolan
Teenager in park doing sit-ups to build ab strength.
The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Core Exercises — and How to Make Them Safe and Fun
Fitness
By Ali Nolan
Person in blue T-shirt running on a treadmill.
7 Reasons Your ProForm Treadmill Might Not Be Working and How to Troubleshoot It
Fitness
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