Monique Lebrun

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Journalist at Runner's World

Associate Health and Fitness Editor at Bicycling Magazine

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Articles

Hate Hill Running? Here Are 4 Ways to Make It Easier

6 days ago | runnersworld.com | Monique Lebrun

If you’ve been trying to get stronger, faster, and just fitter overall, but nothing seems to work, then you might want to consider adding more hills to your workouts. Yes, you will certainly feel the burn in your calves, glutes, and hamstrings on your way up and down, but the hard work pays off.
From Couch to Century: Tips for Tackling 100 Miles on a Bike

3 weeks ago | bicycling.com | Monique Lebrun

Even if you have little cycling experience or haven’t ridden in a while, going from the couch to a century (a 100-mile bike ride) is a very achievable goal to set. All it takes is a bit of dedication, a few months of training, and some cycling smarts. Get Bicycling's Guide to How to Master the Century Based on data collected by Strava, a century ride typically takes riders between five and a half and seven hours to finish.
Are Your Muscles Sore After a Tough Workout? Your Body Might Be Trying to Tell You Something About Your Health

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Monique Lebrun

After you finish a tough workout, whether it’s an interval run, hill repeats, or lifting weights at the gym, you probably expect strength as your reward. But instead, you may wake up the next day or a few days later with stiff, dull, and achy muscles. This soreness is just one result of your hard workout and can actually indicate that you are, in fact, getting stronger, even if you’re feeling a bit uncomfortable.
Do This 10-Minute Full-Body Workout Just Three Times a Week to Improve Your Cycling Performance

1 month ago | bicycling.com | Monique Lebrun

As athletes, we often think that if you can’t work out for a full hour at least—why work out at all? But the truth is, even just 10 minutes of movement can seriously benefit your health, fitness, strength, and performance. That’s why we had Noam Tamir, C.S.C.S., CEO and owner of TS Fitness in New York City, design this 10-minute full-body workout. Tamir created this workout to build your strength, stability, endurance, and mobility all at the same time by making every minute count.
If You're Struggling With Cycling Power, It May Be Due to Your Ankles. These Exercises Can Help.

1 month ago | bicycling.com | Monique Lebrun

Cycling is a low-impact endurance sport, which is why you can confidently push the pedals with little to no worries about putting too much pressure on your knees, hips, or ankles. But, this doesn’t mean you can neglect training these areas, especially if you’re looking to improve your performance.
10 Ways You Can Become a Better Runner This Spring

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Monique Lebrun

The start of any new season provides the perfect opportunity to set new goals or complete a few old ones. It provides some motivation to finally start a regular run routine or tackle training for your first or next marathon. The spring season, specifically, can provide some of the most ideal running days, which makes getting out the door more enjoyable. But as the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, so you can’t expect great weather all the time.
Got 10 Minutes? This 14-Day Movement Snack Challenge Only Takes 10 Minutes a Day

1 month ago | bicycling.com | Monique Lebrun |Natascha Grief

Benefits of Movement SnacksDownload Your ChallengeWeek 1 WorkoutsWeek 2 WorkoutsStop us if this sounds familiar: You’re looking for a way to jumpstart your cross-training fitness routine but life is so busy that even the thought of adding in several longer strength training session to your schedule feels overwhelming.
Burping on the Run? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Monique Lebrun

For the most part, people consider burping as harmless, which is probably why you don’t think much of the occasional belch or two. You can usually attribute it to something you drank, like a soda, or something you ate, like broccoli. If it happens while you’re out clocking your miles for the day, you may take note of it, so you can make better dietary decisions the next time you run.
4 Energy Gel Alternatives for Runners

1 month ago | runnersworld.co.za | Monique Lebrun |Mike Finch

Figuring out what to eat during a long run is probably more complicated than what to eat before or after running. For starters, you need to make sure whatever option you choose provides you with enough energy for your workout, without causing any distress to your gut. You also need to like how it tastes, so you’re motivated to eat it on the go. And it also has to be easy to open so you’re not fumbling with wrappers while you’re trying to maintain your stride.
4 creative ways to power your long runs if you hate energy gels

2 months ago | runnersworld.com | Monique Lebrun

Figuring out what to eat during a long run is probably more complicated than what to eat before or after running. For starters, you need to make sure whatever option you choose provides you with enough energy for your workout, without causing any distress to your gut. You also need to like how it tastes, so that you’re motivated to eat it on the go. And it also has to be easy to open so you’re not fumbling with wrappers while you’re trying to maintain your stride.