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Health Scares, Motherhood and Weight Loss: One Women's Journey to Running Strong
My father died of a heart attack when I was 10 years old due to a blockage in an artery. Because of that and coupled by my sister's issue, I vowed to be the fittest I could be by the time I was the age he was when he passed on.
6 of the Most Common Running Mistakes
Check out the top six common running mistakes to avoid some of the most frequent pitfalls of running.
Building Community Through Art: Street Art Profiles: Peach Tao
Peach creates art work to connect and build communities throughout NYC.
Where to Find the Best Street Art in Philadelphia
As we approach our third Philly Art Run, I’ve had the chance to explore Philadelphia’s incredibly varied street art in several neighborhoods. Philadelphia is covered in murals.
How to Stay Healthy When You Travel
Travel can wear down the body, and things like processed snacks, sleep deprivation and skipped workouts can add up.
Daydream 5K Art Run & Festival Hits Chicago
The second annual Daydream 5K Art Run and Festival kicked off in Chicago this year, following a smashing inaugural Daydream Festival in Brooklyn last year.
Survive Running Injury with Cindy Kuzma
Cindy is now continuing to conquer the world one word and mile at a time, as she has a very interesting running book about injuries, as well as a podcast and online injury support group, The Injured Athletes Club.
NYC Pride Street Art Celebrates 50 Years
The World Pride Mural Project commemorates the 50-year Pride movement’s anniversary with NYC Pride murals around the city
Street Art Profiles: Bianca Romero
NYC artist and curator Bianca Romero explores themes of identity, place, and culture in her art, which ranges from epic murals to fine art collages.
Brooklyn Murals Spread Mental Health Awareness
Mental health discussions come to the light thanks to a new mural campaign that has sprung up in Brooklyn called You Are Not Alone. In honor of Mental Health month, prominent street artists have lent their brushes to the cause.
Quit Social Media? Find Peace from Your Phone for Mental Health Awareness Month
I admit I’ve become a statistic… Again, I am not alone in this, as researchers have found that higher social media usage is often linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety.
Get Faster with NYC Run Coach Iman Smith
For this Coach’s Corner interview, Runstreet founder Marnie Kunz sits down with NYC running coach Iman Smith, also known as @soswanky on Instagram.
Runstreet Partners with EVEN Hotels for 2019 NYC Art Run Series
Runstreet is excited to partner with EVEN Hotels for a series of quarterly Art Runs from the Even Hotels Midtown East location.
Travel Tips for Runners
Whether you’re traveling for work or planning a vacation, you can stay on track with your running with these travel tips for runners. Running coach Marnie Kunz gives the breakdown here on our Runstreet YouTube channel.
Run-Love: 6 Tips to Balance Your Running and Relationships
When I was in college, I used to break up with people when I needed more time to run. It would build up over time and I would get frustrated and stressed with all my school work, and training for track or cross country, and trying to see someone regularly, and, well, let’s just say running and school always came out on top.
Combatting Anxiety in Runners
For combatting anxiety, there is no simple magic remedy but the great news is running helps a lot!
6 Ways to Keep Your Running Motivation Beyond New Year’s
I want to encourage everyone to stay active, for physical and mental health. Here are my 6 best fitness tips for staying motivated to workout long into the cold winter months, and beyond:
Running Into Happiness? Tackling Depression One Step at a Time
Yet I ran. Very slowly, and less miles than my old self, but still something. And I felt that crippling veil of depression lifting, slowly, steadily, with each step. I’d return from my run and feel stronger, a little more capable of handling life’s challenges.
Runstreet 2018 Recap: Daydream Festival Launch, Runstreet Beach + Art Run Expansion!
We are happy to say our Daydream Art Run and Festival was a huge hit in 2018 (check out the recap), and we will be bringing this festival to the beautiful, art-filled streets of Miami and Chicago in 2019, and return for the Daydream Brooklyn for a second year! Check out how you can join and support the Daydream Experience.
NYC Marathon Tips from the Wolf Pack
If you’re running the NYC Marathon, you are in for the experience of a lifetime. Prepare for the big day with these tips from NYC experts.