Articles by 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.

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Your PR Could Earn You $250 at Tracksmith

by Emily Polachek, Published Jun. 21, 2016, Updated Jun. 21, 2016 at 11:11 AM UTC

This summer Tracksmith is motivating you to run your fastest time. The small startup running brand based out of Wellesley, Mass., founded

4 Energizing Trail Mix Recipes for On-The-Go

by Emily Polachek, Published Jun. 14, 2016

Tasty DIY variations on trail mix.

New Zealand’s Twin Runners Training in Kenya to be Featured in an Episode of Vice World of Sports

by Emily Polachek, Published Jun. 8, 2016

Watch what life is like for the only Kiwis, Jake and Zane Robertson, training and living in Iten Kenya, with some of the best runners in

Flanagan and Cragg Ready for Last Race Before Olympics

by Emily Polachek, Published Jun. 3, 2016, Updated Jun. 7, 2016 at 4:31 PM UTC

The Suja Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Half Marathon is their only tune-up race before Rio.

13 Instagram Accounts Runners Need to Follow

by Emily Polachek, Published Jun. 2, 2016

The most inspiring, unique, popular, interesting and useful Instas about running out there for your endless scrolling pleasure.

What to Expect at the REI Outessa Summit for Women

by Emily Polachek, Published May. 23, 2016

A three-day weekend outdoor retreat, including trail running and other activities, wine, and making lifetime connections.

All-Natural Fuel Alternatives

by Emily Polachek, Published May. 6, 2016, Updated May. 10, 2016 at 7:26 AM UTC

Some natural fuel alternatives, with no chemical preservatives or GMOs, for clean energy and recovery.

6 Small Running Brands Making Big Impacts

by Emily Polachek, Published May. 2, 2016

A wave of entrepreneurial spirit is flowing through the running world.

BMW Designs Advanced Racing Wheelchair for Team USA

by Emily Polachek, Published Apr. 27, 2016

BMW takes the lead on a new and improved racing wheelchair design ahead of the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Astronaut Runs London Marathon in Space

by Emily Polachek, Published Apr. 25, 2016

British astronaut Tim Peake becomes the second person to run a marathon in space.

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