Emilia Benton

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Culture

Peloton’s First Bilingual Instructor Helps Latine Runners Feel Seen

Mariana Fernández brings elements of her background, as well as her personal life experiences, to her Tread, yoga and meditation classes

September 21, 2024

Training

4 Key Takeaways From My Experience at a Pro Runner’s Marathon Training Camp

Nell Rojas’ first Boulder-based training camp for all levels of runners proved to be an eye-opening and energizing way to kickstart my current marathon training cycle

December 30, 2024

Culture

How Women Took Over This Ultra-Distance Relay

In its second year, the 75-mile Hollywood to the Sea relay’s finishing teams were comprised entirely of women

May 13, 2024

News

Fiona O’Keeffe Reigns Supreme at the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon in Historic Debut

On a hot and humid morning, the 25-year-old former Stanford star set a U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon record of 2:22:10. Emily Sisson and Dakotah Lindwurm went 2-3 to earn the final Olympic berths.

February 3, 2024

Olympics

Nearly Three Dozen Moms to Join the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Field

The moms of the Hoka-sponsored Northern Arizona Elite training team reflect on having a supportive brand sponsor during their motherhood journeys

January 30, 2024

People

The Women's 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Will Be the Most Diverse in History

A sign of the power of the growing representation in running, more than 12 percent of the runners in this year's field are women of color. We asked several of them about racing to represent their country and communities.

January 28, 2024

People

For Betsy Saina, the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Presents a Chance to Represent Her Son

As she wraps up her training in Kenya, the 2016 Olympian reflects on what the U.S. has given her.

January 24, 2024

People

Dannielle McNeilly Broke Three Hours By Prioritizing Happiness

She’s the 31st woman added to the list of Black American female marathoners who have hit the milestone

November 20, 2023

Culture

For Ariane Hendrix, the Olympic Trials Marathon Is Just the Beginning

The 2:35 marathoner aims to become the fastest woman on the List of Black American female marathoners

November 9, 2023

Culture

Tracksmith Launches Varsity Club Program to Support Collegiate Athletes

New name, image, and likeness program aims to aid athletes hoping to transition to the next level of competition

September 19, 2023

People

Watch: Alexandria Williams Runs for Representation as a Six-Star Marathon Finisher

This new documentary on Outside Watch follows a 20-year journey of one runner’s dream to become a six-star marathon finisher and increase representation in the running community

August 30, 2023

News

Changing the Norm: Oiselle Signs Four Female Distance Runners of Color

The new sponsorships reflect the brand’s commitment to diversity and representation.

July 19, 2023

People

On Athletics Club Announces Kelsey Quinn As New Assistant Coach

Kelsey Quinn joins the slowly growing list of female coaches at the pro level as she takes on the role of assistant coach at OAC.

July 3, 2023

News

Why Saucony Is Sponsoring Healthcare Workers

Nurses in the U.S. walk an average of a marathon per week, and a sponsorship model for N.C.A.A. athletes is now being extended to healthcare workers

June 13, 2023

People

In Her New Book, Kara Goucher Shares Her Full Self

The two-time Olympian uses a deeply personal story of her time in elite running to encourage other women to use their voices, as well as further revelations about her time under coach Alberto Salazar.

March 14, 2023

People

6 Lessons That Helped Neely Spence Gracey Achieve Her Own Big Breakthrough

After six years away from competing at the elite level, she ran a huge PR of 2:30:29, placing 9th at the California International Marathon.

December 9, 2022

Culture

In Her Debut Marathon, Lauren Goss Will Race For Herself

In her marathon debut at the California International Marathon, Lauren Goss aims to unlock her potential as she races for herself.

November 22, 2022

Road Races

For Emma Bates, NYC Marathon Conditions Will Provide an Added Opportunity

She is embracing the fact that she seems to “bring the heat” when it’s time to go the distance.

November 2, 2022

People

In Her Marathon Debut, Hellen Obiri Will Run to Win in New York

Hellen Obiri is one of the only women to have won world championships in outdoor track, indoor track and cross country and now she's moving up to the marathon distance in New York City.

October 27, 2022

Culture

With new Book, Alison Mariella Désir is Owning Her Role as a Running Industry Disruptor

Women's Running sat down with Désir to chat about her new book, freedom through movement, and creating space for lightbulb moments.

October 18, 2022

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Emilia Benton

Latest Stories

Peloton’s First Bilingual Instructor Helps Latine Runners Feel Seen

4 Key Takeaways From My Experience at a Pro Runner’s Marathon Training Camp

How Women Took Over This Ultra-Distance Relay

Fiona O’Keeffe Reigns Supreme at the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon in Historic Debut

Nearly Three Dozen Moms to Join the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Field

The Women's 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Will Be the Most Diverse in History

For Betsy Saina, the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Presents a Chance to Represent Her Son

Dannielle McNeilly Broke Three Hours By Prioritizing Happiness

For Ariane Hendrix, the Olympic Trials Marathon Is Just the Beginning

Tracksmith Launches Varsity Club Program to Support Collegiate Athletes

Watch: Alexandria Williams Runs for Representation as a Six-Star Marathon Finisher

Changing the Norm: Oiselle Signs Four Female Distance Runners of Color

On Athletics Club Announces Kelsey Quinn As New Assistant Coach

Why Saucony Is Sponsoring Healthcare Workers

In Her New Book, Kara Goucher Shares Her Full Self

6 Lessons That Helped Neely Spence Gracey Achieve Her Own Big Breakthrough

In Her Debut Marathon, Lauren Goss Will Race For Herself

For Emma Bates, NYC Marathon Conditions Will Provide an Added Opportunity

In Her Marathon Debut, Hellen Obiri Will Run to Win in New York

With new Book, Alison Mariella Désir is Owning Her Role as a Running Industry Disruptor

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