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Amy Williams

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Amy Williams is an attorney and freelance writer, curiously exploring ways to live a healthy lifestyle.

Latest Posts From Amy

The Best Sports Bras on the Market — Just For Runners
Fitness
07/31/2020

The Best Sports Bras on the Market — Just For Runners

If "chafing" and "bouncing" are part of your day-to-day running vocabulary, it's time to upgrade your sports bra.

10 Running Resolutions to Make 2020 Your Fastest and Strongest Year Yet
Fitness
02/26/2020

10 Running Resolutions to Make 2020 Your Fastest and Strongest Year Yet

I really started running five years ago with a handful of 5Ks and then a bold leap directly to the half marathon.

Learn Your Target Heart Rate to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Fitness
01/31/2020

Learn Your Target Heart Rate to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Whether you run, bike, swim, or lift, knowing how to find your target heart rate can help you achieve maximum results.

My 4-Year-Old Niece Is a Health Nut, and It's Totally Her Choice
Family
06/26/2018

My 4-Year-Old Niece Is a Health Nut, and It's Totally Her Choice

"Do you want pizza?" I ask.

5 Very WTF Emotional Stages of Registering For Your First Marathon
Fitness
06/26/2018

5 Very WTF Emotional Stages of Registering For Your First Marathon

Moments after registration for the 2018 Chicago marathon opened, I verified my credit card information, joined the Girls on the Run charity running team, and clicked submit.

This Workout Class Was the "Missing Link" My Exercise Routine Needed
Fitness
06/22/2018

This Workout Class Was the "Missing Link" My Exercise Routine Needed

I've always considered myself an introvert, particularly when it comes to exercise.

8 Ways Anyone Can Make Running Feel Easier
Fitness
06/19/2018

8 Ways Anyone Can Make Running Feel Easier

Running can be an endorphin-loaded energy boost to your day with just a little creativity and willingness to experiment.

The 1 Thing You Can Do For Better Sleep Will Only Take You 5 Minutes Each Night
Fitness
06/09/2018

The 1 Thing You Can Do For Better Sleep Will Only Take You 5 Minutes Each Night

Insomnia for me was never about anxiety, but more of a challenge for my mind to quit wandering and wondering long enough to lapse into a blissful sleep.

These Experts Agree: Running Is NOT Bad For You If You Do It Right
Fitness
04/05/2018

These Experts Agree: Running Is NOT Bad For You If You Do It Right

It took me years to build up a love and respect for running.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Fitness
02/25/2018

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

The 2018 Winter Olympics will be over sooner than you think, and you better be sure to set your calendar for the closing ceremony.

The Great Debate, Walk or Run? Experts Weigh In
Fitness
02/10/2018

The Great Debate, Walk or Run? Experts Weigh In

Runners and walkers have a lot in common.

10 Ways to Actually Make That Running Resolution a Reality
Fitness
02/02/2018

10 Ways to Actually Make That Running Resolution a Reality

For years, I made a New Year's resolution to run.