Nicolle Monico | Editor & Writer

Nicolle Monico, digital editor at San Diego Magazine, is a writer and editor with more than 16 years of experience in the industry.

Formerly, the Sr. Web Content Editor for American Addiction Centers, writing and editing medically-reviewed content centered around drug and alcohol addiction. She is also a member of the American Medical Writers Association.

As Sr. Digital Editor of PodiumRunner (formerly Competitor Running) and Travel Editor of JustLuxe, she has garnered an extensive background in online media, copy editing, HTML formatting, SEO best practices and developing content strategies to further create brand recognition. In 2014 she was voted by USA Today 10Best readers as the #1 Best Luxury Travel Blogger in the nation.

Nicolle specializes in luxury travel, endurance sports, healthcare, interviewing high-profile subjects, feature profiles and content creation for an array of brands.

Endurance Sports

Here you'll find articles related to endurance sports and more specifically, all things running. In my time as Sr. Digital Editor for Competitor Running, I covered everything from breaking news to trending topics, training tips, nutrition plans and interviews with professional runners. Enjoy!

PodiumRunner • 26th August 2019

The Key To Your Next PR May Be In Your Mouth

New studies show the effects of mouth-sensing may trigger neurological responses that can help improve performance, keep you cool or avoid cramps.

Women's Running • 13th December 2018

The Smart Way To Tackle Panic Training

You've run out of time to properly train for a race that you signed up for ages ago. Now what?

PodiumRunner • 12th December 2018

Tips & Tricks to Navigate Your First Overnight Race –

In 2012, ultrarunner Dylan Bowman set out on his first full overnight race during the Run Rabbit Run 100-Mile endurance challenge. Although he’d previously run in races that started and ended in the dark (4 a.m. to past sundown), this was the first time he had to navigate the trails in the hours that most of us are sound asleep in our beds.

PodiumRunner • 21st November 2018

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Runners –

Presenting our favorite products perfect for everyone from newbie runners to experienced racers and active lifestyle aficionados. Whether you’re eyeing apparel, running gear, recovery tools, health and wellness gifts, or great last-minute stocking stuffers, we’ve got you covered. A Life On The Go For the gym rat in your household, this Reebok duffel bag can double as a daily workout bag or as a carry-on when traveling for a race. With a double-zipper closure and multiple straps, it’s a nice li

PodiumRunner • 4th November 2018

How The Elites Trained For This Year's NYC Marathon –

In just a few hours, all eyes will be on New York City as some 50,000 runners take to the streets for the 48th annual TCS New York City Marathon. But before we see new champions crowned, we spoke with this year’s professional field to learn about their buildups and what advantage they think they have over their competition.

PodiumRunner • 4th November 2018

Mary Keitany & Lelisa Desisa Win TCS NYC Marathon –

Mary Keitany has done it again! Securing her fourth win at the TCS New York City Marathon, the Kenyan distance runner broke through tape in 2:22.48. With her finish time, Keitany has the second fastest time in history in the women’s professional field and is one of only six women who have finished in under 2:24 in New York.

PodiumRunner • 10th October 2018

Galen Rupp: The Unlikeable Boy Next Door

Often times, when great athletes aren’t adored by fans, it’s because their personal lives are messy and disappointing; or, how they act on the court, in the ring or on the field, makes them unlikeable. Yet with Rupp, you can’t really say it’s because his off-screen personality is offensive or that he’s not a team player; in fact, his teammates seem to really like and respect him.

PodiumRunner • 7th October 2018

Deena Kastor On Being Your Own Cheerleader & Why She Loves Chicago

We sat down with Deena Kastor to discuss this year's Chicago Marathon, her secret to lasting success and what makes this event so special.

PodiumRunner • 25th September 2018

Yoga, Running & Diplo At This Year's SeaWheeze Half Marathon –

Over the weekend, 10,000 runners from across the globe made their way to Vancouver for the Lululemon 2018 SeaWheeze Half Marathon. Marking its 7th anniversary, the brand’s annual event included three days of yoga, seminars, running and an after party in Stanley Park headlined by internationally-renowned DJ Diplo.

PodiumRunner • 14th September 2018

Best Road & Trail Shoes for Fall 2018

This summer, we took 40 pairs of running shoes and threw them onto the feet of our staff and 30 wear testers. From road runners to trail warriors, track sprinters and ultramarathoners, our testers are serious about all things running and finding the best shoe for each type of activity.

PodiumRunner • 28th August 2018

Behind the Shoe: Brooks Levitate

Within three years of relaunching as Brooks Running, annual revenue surged from $20 million to $69 million. In 2014, Brooks revenue hit $500 million. Today, Brooks Running is one the leading running shoe brands in the specialty market.

PodiumRunner • 1st August 2018

Meet Ultrarunner & Under Armour Athlete Cody Reed –

If you follow professional running, you may already know a little bit about pro athlete Cody Reed. If you’re invested in ultrarunning, however, Reed’s name is probably no stranger to your lips. A walk-on for the Northern Arizona University cross country and track teams from 2010 to 2015, before he started hitting the trails, Reed mostly competed in 5K and steeplechase events.

PodiumRunner • 18th July 2018

Under Armour & the Cool Kids of Mountain Running

Known for its star-studded athlete roster that includes names like Steph Curry, Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Lindsey Vonn and Misty Copeland, it’s running sponsorships have to this point, held less prominence than those of their competitors, where athletes like Shalane Flanagan, Eliud Kipchoge and Des Linden have become synonymous with the brands they represent.

PodiumRunner • 27th April 2018

Behind-the-Scenes at the Boston Marathon –

This marathon was my first foray into covering a major sporting event. In the past 11 years, my career in the media industry has taken me from covering local news to discovering the inner workings of a national print publication and ultimately to exploring the world via online travel writing.

PodiumRunner • 19th April 2018

Amby Burfoot On Running Boston 50 Years After Win

In 1965, Amby Burfoot entered the Boston Marathon for the first time and finished in 25th place. Back then, to get a bib, runners only had to enter the race and pay the fee, there was no need to qualify beforehand.

PodiumRunner • 9th April 2018

Running With Your Therapist: A Unique Approach to Mental Health

One winter, after a particularly bad breakup, I took a pretty deep turn into depression. Growing up as an only child, I had learned early on how to be a self-sufficient person, which also meant never letting others control my emotions. Normally, I could manage whatever came my way. But this, this was different.