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Malissa Rodenburg

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Malissa Rodenburg is an independent science and adventure journalist based in Seattle, Washington. Her work has appeared in Outside, 5280, Science, and Men’s Journal, among others. She is a former editor with Women’s Running and is a current columnist for Read and Run Tours. In her spare time she disentangles her mind by running (a lot), writing poetry, and traveling widely. Find her at: malissaonthemove.com
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Malissa Rodenburg

  • Favorite marathon: Orca Half
  • Favorite shoes: New Balance 1080
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Malissa Rodenburg

  • Favorite marathon: Orca Half
  • Favorite shoes: New Balance 1080
Malissa Rodenburg is an independent science and adventure journalist based in Seattle, Washington. Her work has appeared in Outside, 5280, Science, and Men’s Journal, among others. She is a former editor with Women’s Running and is a current columnist for Read and Run Tours. In her spare time she disentangles her mind by running (a lot), writing poetry, and traveling widely. Find her at: malissaonthemove.com

Articles by Malissa Rodenburg

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I Went to a Marathon Created Just for Women. Here’s What it was Like.

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What an Olympic Marathoner Eats for Recovery

How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon (& Training Advice)

5 Takeaways from Peter Attia’s Conversation with Renowned Coach Olav Aleksander Bu

Must-Have Half Marathon Gear for a Successful Race

When It Comes to Gym Gains, Science Says Training Should Differ For Men & Women

What The American Heart Association Says About Strength Training

New Running Science: Which Exercise Type Improves Running Economy Most

80% of Your Runs Should Be Slow: The Art of Slow Running

The Injured Runner’s Guide to Training

A New Scientific Study Reveals Which Recovery Tools Are Worth It (And Which Aren’t)

BolderBoulder

The 10 Best 5K & 10K Races in the US

Antepes Muscle Runner Review: What These Shoes Taught Me About My Stride

Running Recovery: Debunking 10 Recovery Myths

A large, colorful crowd of runners gathers at the start line of an outdoor race event. The scene is set in a scenic, mountainous area with red rock formations and trees. Known as one of the most scenic half marathons, the sky is clear, and there are tents and event signage in the background.

The Best Half Marathon in Every U.S. State

Aerial view of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii at sunset. High-rise buildings line the coast, with lush green parks and palm trees along the beachfront. The calm blue ocean stretches out to the horizon, and clouds dot the sky.

The Best Half Marathons For Every Type of Runner

Run an Olympic Marathon Qualifying Time in a Half Marathon

A person jogs along a narrow, winding mountain road cut into the side of a steep cliff, with a picturesque landscape of green valleys and rocky mountains in the background. Focused on their running goals, the runner continues past the stone barrier that borders the cliff side.

Running Goals: How to Set, Approach, and Achieve Your Dreams

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