My FiveFingers

  A lot of times you’ll hear about what unique attributes cities have to offer — it’s always framed as, “Here’s what you’ll get if you visit or live in this place.” What about the opposite, though? At the end of the day, citizens bring a lot to to an area. It’s their collective culture […]

When looking to eat healthy, there’s a food group that many people overlook: bugs. Yes indeed, I’m talking about insects. They might be gross but they’re packed with nutritional value. A new study by a pest control company (yes, let’s all take a minute to laugh at that) shows how much better eating bugs is […]

For lots of people there’s nothing quite like going to an arena or stadium and rooting on your favorite team in person. The sights, smells, and especially the sounds of live sporting events really elevate the experience above and beyond simply watching it on TV. But what to do about the tastes? When most people […]

Whether you’re young or — let’s just say more wise — running injuries shouldn’t be taken lightly. By no means do you need to be overly cautious in every step you take, but it is important to keep potential injuries in mind. The last thing you want is to be kept on the sidelines while […]

  Most days, I just stick to my typical route — I know it well and can run it without thinking. It’s perfect for a routine. Some days, however, it’s nice to get a change of scenery. For me, this typically means a weekend run when I have extra time to really appreciate my surroundings. […]

There’s nothing quite like a good workout and working up a good sweat. Getting home after working hard and taking a nice, hot shower is one of the best feelings in the world. Unfortunately, even after you are clean, your clothes are not. And no one likes to have dirty, smelly gym clothes lying around. […]

It can be difficult to figure out the steps that you should be taking to stay healthy. As a woman, I know firsthand that we are constantly having different advice, exercises and diets thrown at us. Women also have to take different steps to stay healthy, as women’s health issues often differ from men’s. Interestingly […]

3 DC Stores Where You Can Buy Your Next Pair of Running Shoes   There are so many special places to run in DC that I sometimes find my running shoes can’t seem to keep up. One of my favorite places to run is Rock Creek Park, just up the street from some luxury apartments […]

  Charitable athletic events have been around for years; some claim that the first charity walk/run took place in 1969 and they’ve been growing in popularity ever since. There’s a good reason why thousands of runners sign up to participate in these events each year. Not only are you giving back to your community, but […]

You’re an avid outdoor runner, regularly hit up the gym, fill your pantry with healthy snacks, and take your vitamins on a daily basis. This means you shouldn’t have any problems with your health, right? We would all love to believe this idea to be true, but unfortunately not all health problems are within our […]