What does the rise of Pilates reveal about women, power, and the bodies we value most? This week, I’m joined by fitness instructor, creator, and writer Mary Beth to unpack her viral New York Times feature connects Pilates to larger political and cultural trends. We talk about going viral, desirability, privilege, and what the most …
Shielded under a network of onramps and highways that connect The Bronx, Queens and Manhattan, Randall's Island is quietly spared the bustle of a city that is constantly powered by its own industry of ambition. It's nestled between the Harlem River and East River and last month, a long time vestige of recreation — the …
The impact of making the Paris Olympics as part of Team USA's squad still resonates with Allie Wilson. She punched her ticket as part of a chaotic women's 800m final in Eugene last year as part of a whirlwind season where she also signed a contract with Nike — part of a sign that things were …
Nev Schulman and Laura Perlongo juggle busy schedules along with raising three children. But they always find time for a run to make the miles count. On this episode of Running Errands, Nev and Laura discuss their preferred running routes in the city, Nev’s recovery from a major neck injury last year and a fun …
Last Sunday at the second day of world championships in Tokyo, Tara Davis-Woodhall was in a familiar position. She commanded how her competitors would try to react as she continued to push boundaries in the women's long jump final. A world title was on the line, but also a chance to erase some of the …
Yared Nuguse is clear about how he wants to end his long season — with a win. With his 5th Avenue Mile debut on the horizon on Sunday, Nuguse gave his preview of the course he's tackling for the first time, his strategy against a stack professional men's field and the time he hopes to …
This week we're talking about the fictional characters that made all the athletic girls feel validated, and gave women and girls a chance to see themselves on screen. I'm joined by filmmaker Jac'leen Smith to discuss her short film Flex Venus, inspired by her experiences as a track athlete. Jac'leen is currently crowdfunding for her …
Ferg heads back top his native Harlem to introduce Flo Fair, a wellness experience that shows the community love in the fitness space
Doping scandals often make headlines with a clear villain and a rule broken. But the story is often more complicated.
T'Mars McCallum is accustomed to running in a tough collegiate conference — the SEC — and boldly proud of being one of the leaders of Tennessee's track and field squad. But his world shifted a bit last weekend at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis when he ran the world lead in the 200m in …