Jenny McCoy

Colorado

Journalist at Freelance

Freelance journalist. Bylines w/ @SELFMagazine @GlamourMag @OutsideMagazine @RunnersWorld @5280Magazine @ColoradoTrust.

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Articles

Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?

1 week ago | self.com | Jenny McCoy

Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch, and you’ll see loads of people participating in what looks to be a super intense fitness competition, packed with exercises like burpee broad jumps, sled pushes, sandbag lunges, and running. Lots of running.
What Is Hyrox and How Is the Workout Different From CrossFit?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jenny McCoy

pixdeluxe/Getty ImagesHyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch and you’ll see loads of people participating in what looks to be a super-intense fitness competition, packed with exercises like burpee broad jumps, sled pushes, sandbag lunges, and running. Lots of running.
A Runner’s Guide to Navigating “The Grey Zone” of Zone 3 Training

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Jenny McCoy

Zone 3 is kind of like the goldilocks of run training: It’s not too fast and not too slow. Instead, it’s an in-between effort often described as “comfortably hard.” “Zone 3 training is great,” Brant Stachel, former coach for the Canadian National running team and a TeamRunRun coach in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, tells Runner’s World. Spending time at this effort—which qualifies as aerobic exercise but nears the line of anaerobic and is the target of tempo runs—brings on a host of benefits.
How to Master Zone 3 Training to Maximize the Benefits and Avoid the Pitfalls

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jenny McCoy

3 hours agoThe Olympics might be about strength, speed, and stamina—but sometimes, it's also about shots, chugs, and champagne. Behind the medals and muscle-flexing are legendary after-parties, secret sips, and epic toasts that deserve a podium of their own. This article lists the wildest moments athletes let …
Da TikTok arriva lo Sleepmaxxing, la tecnica che concilia il sonno

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Jenny McCoy

Che dormire sia fondamentale non è un mistero per nessuno. La qualità del sonno è talmente importante che l’insonnia può provocare problemi anche gravi al corpo e non solo lo stress psicofisico che comunque non andrebbe sottovalutato mai. Leggi ancheCome allenarsi bene quando si ha dormito poco?
You Can Go Long, But Can You Go Fast? We Can Help You Do Both!

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Jenny McCoy

You’re a seasoned runner with a number of halfs or full marathons under your belt and you train consistently for those distances. You crush long runs easy-peasy, so you think, “Why not run a 5K and see how much faster I am now?” Surprise! When it comes to tackling shorter distance races, such as the 10K, 5K, or mile, you can’t seem to pick up your pace. What gives? First off, you’re not alone.
A 10-Minute Biceps Workout to Show Your Arms Some Love

2 weeks ago | self.com | Jenny McCoy |Christa Sgobba

From opening doors to carrying groceries, we rely on our arm muscles for tons of daily tasks. So slotting in a quick biceps workout to smoke these important players is always a smart choice—especially since this muscle group can easily get neglected. “Most of us probably need to strengthen our biceps,” Francine Delgado-Lugo, CPT, cofounder of Form Fitness Brooklyn, tells SELF.
The Key to Sidestepping Knee Pain on the Run? Strengthen Your Glutes

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Jenny McCoy

If you have knee pain while running, your first instinct may be to zero in on the joint itself, but surprise! Strengthening muscles further up the kinetic chain is a better bet, and that’s where glute exercises can come into play to protect you from the discomfort. “The glute, in my mind, is one of the first places that I look when somebody’s telling me they’ve got knee problems,” says exercise physiologist Janet Hamilton, C.S.C.S., Georgia-based running coach with Running Strong.
These Are the Only Walking Shoes That Don't Cramp My Wide Feet

4 weeks ago | glamour.com | Jenny McCoy

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you have broad tootsies, getting fitted with the best walking shoes for wide feet can make a big difference in your comfort and overall foot health, boosting your chances of strolling without pain. Plus, the perfect pair will look cute to boot. We tapped podiatrists and Glamour reviewers with wide feet for their picks.
These Walking Shoes Are So Comfortable That I Bought Three Pairs

4 weeks ago | glamour.com | Hannah Singleton |Jennifer Heimlich |Jenny McCoy

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Securing one of the best walking shoes can help you reap so many great health benefits—even if it's just for 15 minutes a day. The key to a quality pair will offer you enough support to log some miles, but will also look stylish with everything from your go-to straight leg jeans to your cutest spring dress.