The Checkup: How to Train Your Brain for a PR at Your Next Race


Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia

Penn Park | Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia

• Runners, training your brain is just as important as training your legs. Check out these five ways to trick your brain for a better run the next time you head out. [Outside Magazine]

• Trying to eat clean? Here are the 10 essential things you’ll need in your kitchen. [Q by Equinox]

• Take a peek inside these absolutely insane college gyms, then be very, very, very jealous that you don’t get to work out in them. [Fast Company]

• Here’s every last thing you ever wanted to know about a push-up (like how far from your body your hands are actually supposed to be!). [HuffPost Healthy Living]

• Sore after your last workout? These three stretches will help you get your limber back. [Women’s Health]

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