Articles by Emily Polachek

Emily Polachek

Emily Polachek is the associate editor for Competitor magazine. Her favorite pastimes are running and telling stories, sometimes simultaneously. When she's not training for her next half marathon or typing down her ideas, though, she's either testing out her nonexistent surf skills, hiking or sitting inverted with a bunch of sweaty yogis.

How Well Does Running Fitness Translate To Other Sports?

by Amanda Loudin, Published Jun. 22, 2017, Updated Jun. 22, 2017 at 4:54 PM UTC

Find out which sports will help your running and why you will often find athletes from other sports running.

Olympian Emma Coburn Is Aiming For Sixth USA Steeplechase Title

by David Monti, Published Jun. 21, 2017, Updated Jun. 30, 2017 at 11:33 AM UTC

At the USATF National Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Sacramento this week, Coburn once again plans on bringing her A game.

Sara Hall and Desi Linden Will Go Head-to-Head at ASICS Half Marathon

by Race Results Weekly, Published Jun. 20, 2017

Two of America’s most distinguished female marathoners, Sara Hall and Desiree Linden, will headline the ASICS Half Marathon on July 2.

Why You Should Stretch After Your Run And Not Before

by Katharine Lackey, Published Jun. 19, 2017, Updated Jun. 20, 2017 at 5:36 PM UTC

Find out how thoughts on when to stretching have changed and why it is better after a run.

This Man is Running His 100th Rock ‘n’ Roll Race in Seattle

by Don Norcross, Published Jun. 15, 2017, Updated Jun. 15, 2017 at 6:09 PM UTC

Kamika Smith, 55, is running his 155th half marathon total and 100th Rock 'n' Roll Race Series event this weekend in Seattle.

Jordan Hasay To Challenge Shalane Flanagan at Peachtree 10K

by David Monti, Published Jun. 15, 2017

Top female distance runners Hasay and Flanagan will compete against each other in their first road race since Boston and the Rio Olympics.

Run4AllWomen Movement Takes the Next Step After Women’s March

by Amanda Loudin, Published Jun. 14, 2017, Updated Jun. 15, 2017 at 10:33 AM UTC

After running from New York to DC for the women's march, Alison Desir is making sure the Run4AllWomen movement takes next steps.

Ultrarunner Kaci Lickteig Aims for Second Consecutive Win at Western States

by Doug Williams, Published Jun. 13, 2017, Updated Jun. 19, 2017 at 4:19 PM UTC

The 2016 Western States champ returns to the ultra race on June 24 and is feeling fit enough to possibly win this year's event.

The 9 Best Ways To Celebrate A Runner’s Birthday

by Beth Risdon, Published Jun. 9, 2017

Plan the best birthday celebration for runner friends. Or treat yo' self on your big day!

When Is The Best Time Of Day To Run?

by Cynthia Steele, Published Jun. 9, 2017, Updated Jun. 9, 2017 at 9:33 AM UTC

Morning, afternoon or evening—which is truly the best time to get your miles in?

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