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The Cost of Staying Small: Why Muscle Matters for Women in Midlife
Has anyone ever said something that made you so angry you’re still thinking about it almost a year later?
Last summer, I was helping a family member with an estate sale. My sister-in-law and I were selling a heavy workbench to a man. When he was ready to move it to his truck, he looked at the two of us and asked:
“Is there a man around who can help me move this?”
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Mar 34 min read


Why You’re So Hungry After Your Long Run (And What Underfueling Has to Do With It)
Picture it: It’s Saturday afternoon. You knocked out your long run that morning, and you're feeling pretty good about yourself… but also ravenously hungry. You’re confused because you did have an energy gel during your run. Yet here you are, opening the pantry every five minutes like you’re hoping the snack fairy has finally shown up at your house. You keep telling yourself to “be good,” and then eventually you cave — grazing from pantry to fridge, beating yourself up with e
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jan 63 min read


Joyful Movement in Midlife: What My Dog Taught Me About Success
I never meant to be a runner. I didn’t start running because I loved the idea of 5K races or dreamed of medals on the wall. I started almost ten years ago because of a 1-year-old Labradoodle puppy who had more energy than three toddlers hyped up on Halloween candy. Jasmine at 2 years old From Walks to Runs Labradoodle puppies are famous for their boundless energy, and I honestly tried to out-walk Jasmine’s zoomies. We walked and walked and walked… and she was still raring to
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Nov 4, 20253 min read
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