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Articles by Kate Gesch
Running on Faith: Mike Plunkett’s Success Story
How mindful running helped one man overcome depression and a spiritual slump and become a globetrotting ultrarunner. It was January 2012 when, on the corner of 14th and Euclid in northwest Washington, D.C., a voice called me to change my life. You’re going to run marathons. I looked up. Where had that come from? The streets were empty, nary a car or runner in sight. You’re going to run marathons. I answered back, “What?” So, you should get going.
A Clean-Eating Epiphany: Kate Gesch’s Success Story
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How a detox helped a mother clarify her desire for a healthier, more meaningful life. For about seven years I ran my own marketing business. While I loved my work, I ultimately chose to let it go when I had my third child, hoping for more time to focus on my family and home. It wasn’t long before I was recruited into leadership and committee work at our church and preschool. I was putting in more hours than ever before, and I didn’t know how to slow down.
By Kaelyn Riley Verified, Mike Plunkett, Karla Walsh Verified, Vinson Smith, Shawna Green, Jenn Mears, Kara Douglass Thom, Kate Gesch
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Walking Lunch · Experience Life
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A midday stroll can lift your spirits. If you’re feeling tense and worn down at work, try resisting that extra cup of coffee and consider taking a lunchtime stroll instead. A 2015 study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports found that a brief midday walk can have immediate and noticeable effects on enthusiasm and relaxation. Researchers recruited 56 sedentary office workers, who were divided into two groups.
By Jon Spayde Verified, Craig Cox Verified, Heidi Wachter Verified, Kate Gesch, Kaelyn Riley Verified, Mike Plunkett, Michael Dregni Verified, Sharon Salzberg, Brooke Rymer
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April 2016 Expert Answers
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Our experts answer your fitness questions. Q | The only time I have available to exercise is first thing in the morning — but I’m not a morning person! Any tips to help me get going? A | As a D.C.-based personal trainer, Erika Elko has gotten good at inspiring busy political and corporate clients to work out at the crack of dawn — which is about the only time they can squeeze it in.
By Karla Walsh Verified, Heidi Wachter Verified, Andrew Heffernan, Mike Plunkett, Kate Gesch, Kaelyn Riley Verified, Nicole Radziszewski
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Fitness Fix: Tight, Sore Feet
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Relieve your tired feet with these two daily stretches. Feet killing you? While shedding (or swapping) your shoes might provide some initial relief, you might also need to address some deeper foot problems. Unsupportive kicks, like high heels, ballerina flats, or flip-flops, can cause dysfunction of your Achilles tendon, foot muscles, and plantar fascia. Shoes that offer a lot of support, like exercise shoes with extra cushioning, or ill-fitting orthotic inserts, can cause trouble, too.
By Mike Plunkett, Heidi Wachter Verified, Andrew Heffernan, Kate Gesch, Kaelyn Riley Verified, Karla Walsh Verified, Nicole Radziszewski, Jill Metzler Patton
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Do’s and Don’ts for Planning a Staycation
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Staycations combine the healthy benefits of vacations — reconnection, relaxation, and exploration — with all the comforts of home. Do Unplug by putting your mail on hold, removing work email from your phone, powering down your computer, and stopping notifications from social-networking apps. Make plans to visit a few specific points of interest.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard Verified, Myatt Murphy, Kate Gesch, Kaelyn Riley Verified, Mike Plunkett, Heidi Wachter Verified, Andrew Heffernan, Steve Waryan Verified
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The Workout: Superband Strong (Video)
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Check out the moves from this month’s superband workout, and use them to boost your next body-weight session.
By Kate Gesch, Kaelyn Riley Verified, Mike Plunkett, Jennifer Blake, Nicole Radziszewski, Andrew Heffernan
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In Search of Inspiration
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Artistic retreats can help you break away from daily routines and make delving into your imagination easier — and more productive — than ever. Philadelphia!” the bus driver calls out, as he pulls over to the curb and opens the door. It’s pouring rain. I’ve got my laptop, 400 printed pages of the novel I’m working on, and clothes for three days. Somewhere in this unfamiliar city is an Airbnb room I’ve booked. I’m not even sure which direction to walk.
By Heidi Wachter Verified, Maggie Fazeli Fard Verified, Myatt Murphy, Jessie Sholl Verified, Karla Walsh Verified, Kate Gesch, Brooke Rymer
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Resurfacing: Kelsey Peterson’s Success Story
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By learning to connect with her body in new ways, one woman is not only surviving but thriving after a life-changing injury. Kelsey Peterson had always been an active person. She taught dance and choreographed routines for her students. She was a certified yoga instructor, and she bartended in her spare time. Her hobbies didn’t look very different from her work. She would go to concerts and dance the night away. She was always carefree, a fun-seeker.
By Michael Dregni Verified, Nicole Radziszewski, Andrew Heffernan, Lauren Bedosky Verified, Katie Dohman, Mike Plunkett, Kate Gesch, Vinson Smith
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The Workout: Restorative Yoga (Video)
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Soothe tight, tired muscles and recharge your body and mind with these yoga-inspired moves.
By Andrew Heffernan, Karla Walsh Verified, Craig Cox Verified, Kate Gesch, Kaelyn Riley Verified, Mike Plunkett
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Experience Life
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