Donna Raskin
Senior Health and Fitness Editor
Donna Raskin has had a long career as a health and fitness writer and editor of books and magazine articles. She bikes in nearby county park, lifts weights, takes Zumba, and loves to walk/run with her dog, Dolly.
Should You Eat Before or After a Workout?
Here’s how to time your meals around your runs for optimal fueling and performance.
How to Run/Walk a Half Marathon
Planned walk intervals mixed into your run can help you conquer 13.1. Here’s how.
A Valentine’s Day Workout to Improve Run Performance
Like Taylor, I run when I singand you should, too.
How to Gamify Your Runs to Challenge Your Training
A podiatrist offers advice on exactly how to take better care of your feet.
3 Myths About the Run/Walk Method
Adding walk breaks to your training runs and races just might provide your ticket to faster finishes or longer distances.
How to Feel Like a Runner and Build Confidence in Your Abilities
Do you compare yourself to other runners and worry you don’t fit in? It’s time to change that story.
The Benefits of Taylor Swift’s Workout Routine
Like Taylor, I run when I sing—and you should, too.
All the Benefits You’ll Gain from Running Just 10 Minutes a Day
Here’s how even just a quick, casual jog can boost your mental and physical health.
Focusing on Discipline Over Motivation Helps This Marathoner Reach His Goals
Tristen Rodriguez started with 10-minute at-home workouts to build his fitness. Now he runs marathons.
This Dad Started Exercising By Taking 10,000 Steps and Now He’s Set to Run the NYC Marathon
Cris Nogues started to walk regularly during the pandemic and gradually worked his way up to clocking double-digit miles.
Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Run With COVID-19
While it’s often fine to exercise with a cold, experts say you should avoid intense activity when it comes to the coronavirus.
Why You Should Exercise After a Flu Shot
It’s that time of year to get a flu shot and exercising afterward can offer some real benefits.
How the 3-2-8 Workout Program Can Benefit Runners
A mix of steps, Pilates, barre, and strength training, this fitness trend took off on social media.
2023 Boston Marathon Weather Forecast
Will it be a great day to run, or as bad as 2018? (Plus, historical looks at the crazy weather in Boston.)
5 Common Questions Runners Ask About Their Feet When They Start Logging Miles
Heres how to time your meals around your runs for optimal fueling and performance.
How Athletes Can Navigate Disordered Eating Habits
In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, this information helps you recognize issues around food, weight, and fitness.
6 Pilates Ring Exercises for Better Stability
Feb 12, 2024.
7 Questions for a Pain Doctor Who Explains Why We All Experience It Differently
Oct 26, 2023.
This Healthy Portion Size Guide Will Help Optimize Your Nutrition
Effective training and recovery requires understanding food portions.
BMI Isn’t the Whole Story When It Comes to Your Health
Body mass index is a flawed metric. Here’s why, plus how to change the conversation around weight and well-being.
9 Questions for an Obesity Researcher Who Says Calorie Counting Isn’t the Answer
Running Shoes & Gear.
How to Run-Walk the Runner’s World Holiday Run Streak
Join the #RWRunStreak and kick off the holiday season with at least one mile a day. Lace up, and let’s go!
How Healthy Is Cereal? Here’s What to Know to Create the Perfect Bowl
Feb 12, 2024.
How to Do Push-Ups So You Gain All the Strength Benefits
Feb 6, 2024.
How Bad Will Flu Season Be? Here’s What the Experts Have to Say
“Flurona” might be making people nervous, but the stay-healthy tips we’ve picked up in the past couple years still hold true.
New Research Says Lactate, a By-Product of Your Exercise Sessions, May Boost Immunity
Two studies found that lactic acid can fuel immune cells, which may help fight cancer, among other diseases.
Sitting Too Much Throughout The Day Can Negate the Positive Effects of Your Run
Researchers are learning more about “exercise resistance” and how it affects metabolic health.