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Don’t Sweat It

September 10, 2015

Wearing lightweight, lightly colored and loose-fitting clothes will expel trapped heat and keep you cooler in the summer sun. A material like cotton tends to absorb moisture, which can lead to chafing...

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Hello, Hydration

September 10, 2015

Avoid chugging water all at once out of thirst but rather drink in small sips throughout practice. Running with a sloshing water baby is never enjoyable anyways. Freezing water bottles before practice...

Beating the heat

Beating the heat

Anna Mullendore, Health & Wellness writer September 10, 2015

Ahh, fall sports: where the sun blazes down on an athlete's shoulders at a scorching 95 degrees, hot enough to melt the soles of a cross country runner’s Asics right onto the pavement. Success on...

Healthy after school snack alternatives

Anna Mullendore, features writer May 17, 2015

Fruity Graham Crackers Spread blueberry yogurt or a yogurt of your liking, on a graham cracker. Top with slices of banana, mini chocolate chips and dried cranberries.     Nutty...

Shut up and run with me

Shut up and run with me

Anna Mullendore, features writer May 3, 2015

Anna Mullendore Recently I’ve been researching running. Now, I’ve always enjoyed running, but it’s never been a real passion of mine. I love the drive and devotion many runners have, and over...

The Truth About “Bikini” Season

The Truth About “Bikini” Season

Anna Mullendore, features writer April 26, 2015

As June draws near, articles congest magazines, describing how to get ready for summer. Images and ads of perfectly sculpted models plaster the internet, and coupon books for swimsuit sales flood women’s...

Achieving a gym-worthy workout at home

Achieving a gym-worthy workout at home

Anna Mullendore, features writer April 26, 2015

As spring showers douse STL, it is difficult to muster the motivation to go for a run. In lieu of using recent dreary weather as an excuse for not getting in a workout, take advantage of your dry, comfy...

7 Ways to Fuel Your Brain

7 Ways to Fuel Your Brain

Anna Mullendore, features writer April 26, 2015

Anna Mullendore Getting enough sleep is vital for your nervous system, thus crucial to your concentration, coordination and memory. But when a student’s lack of sleep is due to early morning reviews,...

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