Karla Bruning
SHAPE magazine
New York, NY, United States
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The Important Reason I'm Raising My Daughter to Be an Athlete (That Has Nothing to Do with Fitness)
Girls who do sports get better grades, have higher self-esteem and lower levels of depression. → Read More
Your Guide to Cold-Weather Running
Don’t let cold weather stop you from running. We've talked to experts and rounded up ten tips for making the most of your run during the frigid winter temps. From warm-up exercises to running essentials, we've got everything you need to make the most out of your winter workout. → Read More
I Crushed My Biggest Running Goal As a 40-Year-Old New Mom
After almost a decade of chasing the sub-2-hour half marathon, this runner finally crushed her goal at 40. → Read More
How to Run Back-to-Back Races Without Killing Your Body
It might seem smart to stack your race season with events—but you need to do it right. → Read More
I Tested the Magical Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% and Reached a Decade-Long Running Goal
We talked to one of the masterminds behind the world record-setting Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%—and put them to the test in a half-marathon. → Read More
Training Through My First Year of Motherhood Made Me a Better a Runner
One writer shares how motherhood made her a better runner. Here's what you can learn from her half-marathon training experience. → Read More
How Running During Pregnancy Prepared Me for Giving Birth
Running during pregnancy was a lot like giving birth. There were good, bad, and downright ugly moments. But pounding the pavement was worth every ~bump~ in the road. → Read More
Active Things to Do In Honolulu All Year Round
Planning a winter getaway or your next big trip for 2018? With countless mountain trails and 125 beaches, it's easy to stay active in the "Heart of Hawaii." → Read More
Follow My Voice to the Finish Line: What It's Like to Be an Announcer at the NYC Marathon
Announcer Karla Bruning's Mission: To make every NYC Marathon runner feel like a winner, and to pronounce their names correctly. → Read More
What Training for a Long Race Really Does to Your Legs
Long distance running puts your legs (from hip to ankle) through the wringer. Get the most mileage, safely, out of your legs with expert tips to keep your muscles, joints, and veins in tip-top shape. → Read More
What Training for a Long Race Really Does to Your Legs
Long distance running puts your legs (from hip to ankle) through the wringer. Get the most mileage, safely, out of your legs with expert tips to keep your muscles, joints, and veins in tip-top shape. → Read More
Walt Disney World Marathon and Running Races
Through 20 races, 10 weekends, 5 years, 3 Walt Disney World Resorts, and 2 countries, one runner learned the magic of running Disney races is the journey. → Read More
Should You Ever Give Up On a Fitness Goal?
Star Wars can help you reach your goals with Yoda-style brain traning in the power of positive thinking, as one runner learned at Star Wars Half Marathon. → Read More
Healthy Travel: Run Your Way Through Norway
Norway's cities and fjords are the perfect backdrop for running and hiking, making this country the latest addition to our healthy travel bucket list. → Read More
What I Learned from Helping My Friend Pace a Marathon
Running may be a solo sport, but there is no 'I' in marathon → Read More
Healthy Travel Guide: Kona, Hawaii
You don't have to be an Ironman to swim, bike, run, and hike through the triathlon capital of the world, where healthy travel meets sun and fun. → Read More
Healthy Travel Guide: Kona, Hawaii
Sure, Hawai'i invokes dreams of lazy days on sandy beaches sipping umbrella drinks. But every year, more than 2,300 triathletes trek to Kona on Hawai'i Island to make it big—Big Island big—at the → Read More
What It Took to Conquer (Part of) the Runfire Cappadocia Ultra Marathon in Turkey
Set in Turkey's fairy tale desert of castles and caves, this 160-mile, seven-day race is a must for any marathoner with a bucket list. Read one runner's experience competing in this marathon. → Read More
What Motivates Ironman Champ Mirinda Carfrae to Win
With three Ironman World Championship titles under her belt, six podium finishes, and an impressive 30-hour training-training schedule, see what keeps Mirinda Carfrae motivated to win. → Read More
7 Running Tricks to Help You Speed Up in Hot Weather
Don't let the heat slow you down! From workout tweaks to unusual ice methods (frozen undies, anyone?), these fitness tips will help you power through your hot weather runs. → Read More