Prateek Mishra

Founder and Author at Athletico

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Get Inspired by transformation journey of Sonia tuteja taneja

We’ve all seen body transformation stories and amazing ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics on Instagram – when someone you follow is proudly sharing a stunning achievement. But, often, behind the wide smile, there’s an inspiring story still to be told about how they embarked on their journey to a healthier self. Meet Sonia Tuteja Taneja, 35 year old …

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Running With a Mask Is Hard, But Can It Improve My Performance?

Wearing a training mask to improve lung capacity has been a practice followed by elite runners, but is it fine for a recreational or an amateur runners to train with masks on? Earlier this month, the story of a jogger ending with burst lungs after running a couple of miles with a mask on was …

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Benefits of online coaching during quarantine

Did you have an in-person coach prior to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you missing the support and socialization of group runs? Do you need more accountability to stay on track for your goals and stay healthy, both mentally and physically? Online coaching may be just what you need right now Check out the reasons why: …

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Latoya Shauntay Snell

Latoya Shauntay, A Plus Size Runner: A Definition Of Never Giving Up​

Featured Image Credit: W. Eric Snell Latoya Shauntay Snell is a HOKA ONE ONE sponsored ultrarunner and founder of Running Fat Chef, a food and fitness blog that documents her experiences as a plus size marathoner, ultra-marathoner and obstacle course racer. She has been featured on multiple platforms such as Redbook magazine, BuzzFeed Health, Self Magazine …

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Best snacks and smoothies for runners

Best snacks and smoothies for runners

Runners need a nutrient dense diet, the perfect ratio of carb, protein and fats- before, during and after the training to perform better. The best part about a runner’s meal is, they can eat anything without over thinking about the calorie intake, but of course, the calories should come from healthy sources. Runners always don’t …

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5 Steps to Remove Smell from Running Shoes Effectively

5 Steps to Remove Smell from Running Shoes Effectively

Before we discuss proven five-step method to remove smell from running shoes and keep them smelling fresh, it’s important to understand that running shoes are particularly susceptible to odor because of the conditions they endure: heat, moisture, and enclosed spaces—all ideal for bacteria growth. Here’s how each factor contributes to that distinctive “shoe smell.” 1. …

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