Heather Mayer Irvine
Contributing Writer
You do need a shoe rotation, but you might not need to swap as often as you think Runner’s World, Nutrition - Weight Loss The Runner’s World Vegetarian Cookbook, and a nine-time marathoner with a best of 3:23. She’s also proud of her 19:40 5K and 5:33 mile. Heather is an RRCA certified run coach.
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