Link Letters

Free Friday newsletters with essays, links, analysis, commentary, and god-tier social media posts.
Oct
27
What it's like to start lifting during cancer treatment

What it's like to start lifting during cancer treatment

The uplifting (I'm sorry) story of one She's A Beast reader. Plus: Malala is "really good at weight lifting"; in the future all food will be microwaved; show some respect to 'Little Giants.' This is Link Letter 179!
12 min read
Oct
20
no one wants this: lead in protein powders

no one wants this: lead in protein powders

7 min read
Oct
13
a beautiful painting of people gardening for possibly native plants

Offline edition: gardening to save the world

I've been unleashed. Plus: sometimes you should train less!; why Megsquats stopped training to be hot; RETVRN (to indie radio). This is Link Letter 177!
9 min read
Oct
06
what do anorexia, abortions, and hunger strikes all have in common?

what do anorexia, abortions, and hunger strikes all have in common?

You probably don't get excited to read about them, which makes it all the more thrilling how great 'State Champ' is. Plus: creatine and protein are fine; it's cool and smart to be a Luddite; find more continuity. This is Link Letter 176!
12 min read
Sep
29
a dreamscape where people with breasts run free without judgment

running without a bra, part two: horseshoe theory

In the matter of "medium support" sports bras, we must ask, qui bene? Plus: baggy workout pants; a lift-and-run program; the last payphone before the forest. This is Link Letter 175!
12 min read
Sep
22
the excerpt i read on book tour

the excerpt i read on book tour

9 min read
Sep
15
a peek into the dark heart of coaching youth sports

a peek into the dark heart of coaching youth sports

7 min read
Sep
08
the 'wellness' goops have vanished from Goop

the 'wellness' goops have vanished from Goop

A new artist girlie who deadlifts; "everyone used to drink raw milk!" no they didn't; bring back the public pay phone. This is Link Letter 172!
6 min read
Aug
25
not all those who wander are lost🏂

not all those who wander are lost🏂

Joy is an act of resistance; the dreaded Joe Pilates; a word of encouragement. This is Link Letter 171!
6 min read
Aug
18
the curious case of the post-lift sleepies🕵️‍♀️

the curious case of the post-lift sleepies🕵️‍♀️

The (curable) reason you can't stay awake after the gym. Plus: Barbara Ehrenreich on why fitness is good; how to find the best coffee anywhere; the number one sign a man is attracted to you. This is Link Letter 170!
8 min read