The Club-ification of Running
Running is so in. Gone are the days of boring solo runs (unless that’s still your vibe, then go for it). Why suffer alone when…
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Building Community at the Annual THON 5K
It’s that time of year again! Dust off your favorite pair of running shoes and get ready for Penn State’s annual THON 5K. Each fall…
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Racing the Bar
Picture it: your night out has been next to perfect. You’re in your favorite top, your comfiest jeans, and your slick back bun hasn’t moved…
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Let’s Get Running
Getting ready for Hot Girl Summer? Different forms of cardio are all of the rave within the past few weeks. It’s a simple way to…
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Hitting Curls Without Splitting Them: A Guide to Long Hair at the Gym
Those with long hair understand the maintenance that goes into keeping it presentable, and the world seems to have everything against them. While bed head…
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Are Triathlons the New Marathon?
For the last two years, running culture has surged, with participants embracing everything from 5k fun runs to a marathon distance of 26.2 miles. For…
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You’re Due for a New Year’s Resolution Check-up
Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made way back in 2023? The one where you decided to become a runner or claimed you wanted to…
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If You Give a Mouse A Workout
We’re sure many of you are familiar with the children’s book, If You Give a Mouse A Cookie. A story in which a mouse receives…
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Is Running The New Tinder?
Are dating apps not working? Tired of playing the infamous swiping game on Tinder? Try deleting those apps and picking up your pair of running…
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Running In Pictures
Between throwing on upbeat music, running through stimulating scenery and wearing matching workout sets, we do everything we can to make runs a pleasurable experience….
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Run for Fun … Yes, We’re Serious
This past November I ran my first half marathon. 13.1 miles. An absolutely insane number for a runner who never believed she could ever run…
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Fashion Crisis: At The Gym
You think you have seen it all until you see someone unironically wearing heels on the treadmill. The gym can be an overwhelming and scary…
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The 127th Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon — a historic and challenging race that shows off a runner’s strength and endurance. This year’s winners were Evans Chebet for the…
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Getting Ready for Winter Running
Running is a classic exercise that just about anyone can do. While some people are content with treadmills, others only want to experience the joy…
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The Importance of Hobbies and How to Find a New One
Sometimes life can feel like an endless cycle of responsibilities, and the need to meet others’ expectations of us is incredibly stressful. While everyone can…
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Staying Motivated on the Treadmill
Let’s be honest, the treadmill isn’t always every gym goer’s favorite machine. As we run and walk but stay stuck in one place, the motivation…
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Where to Do Your Next Run in the VALLEY
With spring just around the corner, there’s no better time to go for a run in Happy Valley. However, if you’re new to running or…
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POPSUGAR Fitness: Smile While You Sweat
Whether you’ve been a workout fanatic for dayz, or this is your last resort to cure quarantine boredom, VALLEY’s got you covered with one of…
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Winter Workouts: Staying Safe While Working Up a Sweat
As the temperatures get colder each day and sunsets begin happening during what seems like the middle of the afternoon, it’s natural to think you have to take your workout inside. However, with a few precautions and preparations, you can still safely exercise outside during the arctic State College winters.
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Discovering Penn State’s Trails This Fall
The beauty of the autumn vegetation allows us for not only incredible views, but a way to reset and de-stress ourselves for the semester up ahead.
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