Ashley Mateo
Ashley Mateo is an award-winning journalist and editor who currently works as a freelance editorial consultant. She was previously the site director of Redbook and the deputy digital editor at Shape. Her writing has appeared in such outlets as The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runner's World, Women's Running, Men's Journal, Health, Women's Health, Bicycling, and more. She received her degree in journalism from Boston University. Ashley is also an RRCA- and UESCA-certified running coach. She lives in Denver.
This 1 Type of Therapy Aids Recovery, Boosts Performance, *and* Helps Your Body Adjust to Rising Temps
Heat therapy is one modality that's proven to help for performance, recovery, and more. Discover the benefits of heat therapy for athletes.
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At the Olympics, Alexis Ohanian Is Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is for Women’s Sports
Alexis Ohanian has been on the ground at the Olympics supporting women’s running, and this isn't the first time he's putting his money where his mouth is.
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‘I’m a 15-Time Marathoner, and I’ll Never Run In Another Piece of Running Gear That Doesn’t Have *This* Feature’
Our writer has run 15 marathons, and the best way she's found to carry gels during a marathon is with gel pockets. Here are her 8 gear picks.
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Running at Night Feels Unsafe for Many Women. Will New Strava Safety Features Help?
A look at the new Strava safety features that enable female athletes to find more populous routes and keep personal data private.
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No, It’s Never OK To Bandit a Race
To bandit a race is to run without a bib—and as big races become harder to get into, you might be tempted to bandit.
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