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While often marketed as gear for athletes or those with specific health conditions, compression socks can offer preventative health benefits for nearly everyone. The following overview of how compression socks work reveals their universal appeal and utility. 

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Everyone knows it can be tough to motivate in the cold months of winter. Waking up early to crawl out of a warm bed when the skies are still dark and the temps are close to freezing can feel pretty impossible...and that makes a lot of sense.

The sunny days of summer bring challenges of their own, but we don't often hear about how people struggle with fitness during this time of year. If you're having trouble staying committed to an exercise routine right now, you are definitely not alone. We thought we'd share a few IG accounts that we find inspiration from year-round. These women are relatable, unstoppable and transparent about all things life. Give them a follow!

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As many of you know, we're major fans of women who chart their own paths by starting businesses and supporting women's specific initiatives. Gina Lucrezi, founder of Trail Sisters, checks off all the boxes when it comes to #unstoppable women entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their respective communities.

Trail Sisters is a women’s trail running community and online journal. The TS mission is to increase women’s participation and opportunity in trail running through inspiration, education and empowerment.

We're excited to introduce Gina as the first woman featured in our 'Women-Led' blog series! (Hopefully, many more amazing women to follow.)

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Hear from 9-time Boston Marathon finisher and Lily Trotters ambassador, Karen Howe, on what it was like to run Boston in 2019. Karen is a busy mom with a demanding career who often wakes up before the sun to get her miles in -- even during the cold winter months in Rochester, NY! A member of the McKirdy trained group of runners, Karen is as dedicated to the sport of running as they come!
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