Mackenzie L. Havey, Author at Under Armour

Mackenzie is a freelance journalist and coach based in Minneapolis. She contributes to a variety of magazines and websites, including TheAtlantic.com, OutsideOnline.com, espnW.com, Runner’s World and Triathlete Magazine. She holds a master’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, and is a USA Track and Field certified coach. When she’s not writing, she’s out biking, running and cross-country skiing around the city lakes with her dog.

January 5, 2017

The Sandwich Walker: One Man’s 100-Pound “Active Helping” Quest

by Mackenzie L. Havey - January 5, 2017

Ben Pobjoy doesn’t look back fondly on his 20s. Today, he calls them a “decade of destruction” that led him down a road of inactivity and poor eating. By the time he was 32, he was 100 pounds...

November 11, 2016

The Beginners Guide to Coping with Running and Walking Injuries

by Mackenzie L. Havey - November 11, 2016

Research suggests that anywhere from 20–80% of runners end up injured each year. This number is of course lower for walkers as a result of the reduced impact forces, but even still, pavement...

November 1, 2016

How to Start the First 30 Days of Your Weight-Loss Journey

by Mackenzie L. Havey - November 1, 2016

Eat this. Don’t eat that. Do this. Don’t do that. When you’re looking to jumpstart weight loss, sifting through online advice and narrowing a plan of attack down to several actionable steps can...

September 21, 2016

5 Ways to Squeeze in a Walk and Live Longer

by Mackenzie L. Havey - September 21, 2016

This one is pretty simple: Walking can help you live longer. The research is clear when it comes to the many health benefits offered by a simple daily walk. Decreased risk of hypertension, high...

September 12, 2016

8 Must-Do Stretches to Prevent & Recover from Workout Injuries

by Mackenzie L. Havey - September 12, 2016

There is much controversy in the research as to whether stretching prevents injuries. One thing is clear: Stretching helps to improve both range of motion and flexibility. Not only can these play an...