Christine Yu
Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist and author of the book Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. Her work focuses on the intersection of sports science and women athletes. She's a lifelong athlete who loves running, yoga, surfing, and skiing.
Top Scientists Dispel Myths About Women in Sports
Only six percent of sports science studies focus on women, but these top researchers aim to change that number. Here’s what they’ve learned in their work about how to train and reach peak performance.
Could Women Be Hardwired for Endurance Events?
In an excerpt from Up to Speed, author Christine Yu examines what we know about female physiology—and why more science on sex differences in sport is so important.
The 17 Most Filling Snacks Ever, According To Nutritionists
You'll never be hangry again.
Is Pho Healthy? Here Are the Benefits That Steamy Bowl of Noodles Offers
You might be surprised to learn this dish is packed with healthy protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
What Is Ube—and Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With These Trendy Purple Potatoes?
Here’s everything you need to know about these sweet, brightly-colored root vegetables.
Women Deserve to Run Without Fear
Eighty-four percent of women we surveyed have been harassed while running. It’s time for that to change.
Is a Prerace Ritual the Secret to Better Performance?
We know you can’t enter the corral without listening to your get-pumped playlist, but here’s what the experts and research say about rituals.
Aliphine Tuliamuk Aims for a Tenth National Title at the NYRR Mini 10K
She qualified for her first meet without owning running shoes. Now, she’s one of the country’s best—and is inspiring other girls to dream big, too.
31 Must-Try Egg Breakfasts for Every Day of the Month
Start your day off right with these nutrient-filled, protein-rich options.
This Team Trekked 300 Miles, Bringing Joy to Cancer Centers Along the Way
After losing his mom to cancer as a teenager, this man honors her every year with a very long run.
Helping Native American Runners Take Flight
Santa Fe nonprofit Wings of America provided a trip to the Boston Marathon to five high school juniors.
9 Moms Get Real About How Long It Took Them to Start Running After Giving Birth
“I’ll be honest. I did not work out after my first two children were born.”
7 Foods That Pack More Iron Than a Serving of Red Meat
Because it would be boring to live on nothing but steak.
All-Amputee Team Finishes Relay Race
These athletes put 189 miles on their running blades in 32 hours.
Former Paralympian Outfits Amputees With Running Prostheses
Ryan Fann outfits amputees with running prostheses.
Why Runners Should Train Like Yogis
Five lessons you can take from the mat to the road.