Seventeen-year-old Riley is preparing for the BMW Dallas Marathon, an achievement she once thought impossible. Diagnosed with scoliosis in seventh grade, Riley endured worsening pain until spinal surgery at Scottish Rite for Children straightened her 60-degree curve. After months of recovery, she began running a mile a day, eventually completing a half marathon in February. Now, less than two years after surgery, she’s training for her first full marathon, determined to show herself just how far she has come.
Is Earlier Always Better? Rethinking Specialization in Youth Sports
For many parents of young athletes, the pressure to get ahead can start early. But when it comes to developing young athletes, earlier does not always mean better. Sophia Ulman, Ph.D., division…
