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.
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Latest from Kelyn Soong

We asked 6 expert runners: What’s something you can’t live without?

Experienced runners know that consistency counts. Here are the items and habits that keep them on the road.

June 30, 2023

3 common mistakes new runners make and how to avoid them

Coaches and medical experts offer advice on what runners can learn from these common mistakes.

June 23, 2023

5 tips to staying hydrated for long runs in hot weather

Running in the heat or humidity requires extra attention to hydration. Here are the best ways to hydrate before, during and after your long runs.

June 17, 2023

New to running? Play this fun game for motivation.

This bingo card is a guide to all the tips and inside jokes only runners can appreciate.

June 11, 2023

How to stay fit while aging

Track athletes in their 40s to 80s share tips on exercising as you get older.

May 19, 2023

Black American female runners are blazing a new trail in the marathon

Systemic racism created barriers for Black American women to compete in distance races, but a new documentary is bringing attention to their stories.

April 28, 2023

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