Nervous About Running With Others? You’re Not Alone.
Author Susan Lacke confesses to the social anxiety of joining a group run, and why it is worth overcoming the fear.
Author
Susan Lacke
Susan Lacke is a writer, editor, and adventure junkie from Salt Lake City, UT. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found riding her bike up mountains or stuffing her face with baked goods. Sometimes she does both simultaneously.
My Stories
How Mere Mortals Can Run Like Eliud Kipchoge
How lessons from the marathon legend's master class can make you a faster runner.
Mental Health Used to Be Taboo in Sports. These Researchers Are Changing That.
How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.
The Science and Controversy of Running Blade Prosthetics
Do high-tech prosthetics give runners a competitive advantage?
Why Girls Stop Running in the Tween Years
And the simple solution to keep them active.
Want to Go Faster or Farther? Join a Running Group
Why runners get better together: 7 scientifically-proven reasons you should find a training partner or group.
14 Ways To Get Faster—Without Losing Weight
Step away from the scale and embrace these proven ways to improve speed without worrying about weight loss.
Get to Know Canicross: The Ultimate Way to Race with Your Dog
Why should Fido stay home while you have all the fun on race day? With Canicross, both dog and human share in the thrill of chasing a PR (and maybe a few squirrels).
Are Natural Painkillers Better than OTC Meds?
If NSAIDs are unsafe for runners, are natural remedies the cure?
This Running Advice Did Not Age Well
What runners used to believe makes us laugh—and wonder what current “truths” will survive.
Study On Aging Athletes: It’s Never Too Late To Begin Strength Training
A new study shows that even 70 year-olds can build muscles quite effectively, regardless of how much (or how little) you have done before.
5 Questions To Ask After a Bad Race
Don’t use a poor race result as a weapon to beat yourself up. Use it as a tool to get stronger.