Kate Schwartz

Runner, cat mom, breakfast eater

Kate ran her first race when she was in fourth grade. Now an adult, she’s run-commuting to her job as a small-business lender. But there was plenty of running in between: Kate was the South Carolina high school state champion in the 1600m and 3200m and ran collegiately at Mars Hill University before settling into adult life.

Now, she lives with her husband in Asheville, North Carolina, where she drinks coffee and runs for the Asheville Running Collective.

More Stories by Kate

Create (and Follow) a Routine to Court Race Day Success

A stress-free race day starts with good planning. Plan a pre-race routine to take the stress out of getting to the race and preparing to run your best.

What You Need to Know to Run Your First 5K

Running your first 5K can be a daunting experience. Make it easier by learning what to expect leading up to race day.

Harvard Track Star Gabby Thomas Inks Pro Deal with New Balance

Sprinter Gabby Thomas posted one of the most impressive Ivy League track careers of all time. Now, she's setting her sights on the professional record books.

Whip Up These Banana-Oat Snack Bars for Pre-Run Fueling

Eating right before a run can mean the difference between a great workout and a big disappointment. These banana-oat energy bars can help.

Raising $100,000 for Kids Battling Cancer? She's Doing it One Mile at a Time

Kaitlyn Lee is just 11 years old, but she's on a big quest to raise money to support kids battling cancer. And she's doing it mile by mile.

6 Ways to Commit to Running

Committing to a healthy running habit can be difficult. But it doesn't have to keep you from getting out there. Here are six tips to get on the road.

Exercise, Healthy Habits Sparked Weight Loss Journey for Huntsville Couple

Carol and Marty Eaton knew they needed to make a change, so they started eating better and running. Now they've each lost more than 100 pounds.

In Huntsville, Black Girls Run Promotes Healthy Lifestyles

Tanisha Arseneau, of Huntsville, wants to inspire her community to live healthier. Through Black Girls Run and Girls on the Run, she's making that happen.

The Key to Healthy Running? Keep Moving

Staying healthy is key to building better fitness, but sitting all day can get in the way of your goals. Luckily, there's a simple defense: Keep moving.

How to Run-Commute to Work

Running to work is a daunting task, but if you prepare properly, you can squeeze more activity into your day and save on gas. Here's how.

Why Running With a Group Makes You Happier

Running with a group has plenty of benefits -- instant community, a reason to push yourself, accountability. But there's one even more compelling reason to run with others: happine...

5 Ways to Show Up This Winter

Winter can be dark, cold, foreboding. But if you plan ahead and prepare for the elements, you’ll likely never regret your decision to show up.

How Running Makes Your Body Younger

You might know that running is beneficial for your overall health. But studies show that it can actually reverse some effects of aging.

Girls On The Run Builds Confidence, Skills For Young Runners

Strategically designed programs called Girls On the Run (GOTR) help girls in elementary and middle school gain confidence and build life skills.

Why You Should Run With Visibility in Mind

As we welcome cooler temps, we also say goodbye to precious hours of daylight. So, you need to know how to stay safe while running in the dark.

Why You Need a Running Vacation

Have you ever considered a running-focused vacation? Whether it's signing up for a destination race, running retreat or a multi-day adventure run package, a "runcation" might be ex...

Anyone Can Run Cross Country

A list of must-do cross country races you don't have to be in school to run.

Why Everyone Should Trail Run

With softer surfaces, a variety of terrain and a respite from the urban world, time spent on the trails pays off.

I Don't Belong

What makes it so difficult to overcome self-doubt and feel like we belong to a running tribe, and how do we overcome it once and for all?

How to Make the Most of Your Running Injury

When Kate Schwartz was forced to take an extended break from running because of an Achilles issue, she began to question everything.