Kelyn Soong

Washington, D.C.

Fitness, Exercise, Running, Sports

Education: University of Maryland, master's in journalism; University of Maryland, B.S. in kinesiological sciences

Kelyn Soong is a reporter on The Washington Post's Well+Being desk, covering fitness and exercise advice, trends and culture. Soong returned to The Post in July 2022 after spending four years as the sports editor for Washington City Paper, where he covered major sporting events like the World Series and Stanley Cup Final. Before that, Soong worked in The Post's Sports department as a news aide and high school sports reporter. During that time, he also wrote for the Metro section, Book World, Arts & Entertainment, Local Living, Education, and the Inspired Life and Retropolis blogs.
Latest from Kelyn Soong

Boston is a bucket-list marathon. Now nonbinary runners can compete, too.

The Boston Marathon is the latest major running event to create a nonbinary division.

April 10, 2023

Olympic runner Kara Goucher’s lessons on resilience

In her new book, Goucher writes in detail about her past trauma and how she learned to love running again.

March 24, 2023

Four 80-year-old men finished a 100-mile race. Here’s how they did it.

Ultramarathons favor those with steady pacing and consistent training, which helps explain why so many later-in-life runners pick up the sport.

March 20, 2023

How to prevent burnout in your workout routine and recover from it

From professional athletes to weekend warriors, athlete burnout can take the joy out of physical activity and sport.

March 10, 2023

Need motivation to get moving? TikTok’s ‘run until’ game can help.

The game is called the “run until” challenge. The trick is: You can’t stop until you find whatever the challenge requires.

March 3, 2023

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia: What are the symptoms of FTD?

FTD is a category of dementias that specifically affects the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes and most commonly strikes those younger than 60

February 16, 2023

    How to know if ‘super shoes’ are right for your run

    Trying to decide if “super shoes” are right for you? A new study suggests it might depend on the pace of your workout.

    February 8, 2023

    Are ‘super shoes’ worth the money? It depends on your running skill.

    A new study compared the Nike Vaporfly “super shoe” to a more conventional shoe to find out if they really help runners of all abilities move faster.

    February 8, 2023

    How exercise can help you build resilience at any age

    Stressing our bodies through exercise can make us more resilient to a variety of stressors.

    February 3, 2023

    Jacinda Ardern resignation spotlights burnout. Here’s how to cope.

    Jacinda Ardern's resignation as New Zealand's prime minister shows that burnout is real. Here's what to know about burnout and how to cope with it.

    January 19, 2023