running

Mountains near a body of water. The reflection of the mountains is visible in the water.
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Peakie gets outdoorsy

Peak Web May 20, 2024

Dear Peakie,  I want to preface this by saying I was a runner before running became cool. I’ve been in the pain cave, I’ve had nasty blisters, I’ve pooped in unfortunate places. I am also a vegan, which makes me doubly better than anyone else. So here’s my issue, I accidentally swallowed a fly while chasing a PB. It all happened so fast! How can I atone for my sins? Sincerely,  At least I got some protein Dear At least I got some protein, Sounds like the great outdoors hasn’t been treating you so kindly. It may be because you’ve…

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illustration of a runner looking at themselves unhappily in the mirror.
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It’s time to talk about running and disordered eating

Peak Web March 28, 2023

Content warning: descriptions of disordered eating. Last year, I published one of the most vulnerable pieces I’ve ever written. It was an article on recovering from what I called a “fitness obsession.” In that article, I wrote: “I was going…

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