Keira D’Amato and Sara Hall Have Historic, Record-Setting Day in Houston
At the Houston Marathon and half marathon, Keira D’Amato and Sara Hall rewrote the American record books.
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In Her Power: Mary Cain Focuses on a Healthy Future For Girls and Women in Running
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Keira D’Amato’s Secret to Success? Fun and Family
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The 10 Biggest Running Stories of 2021
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Alberto Salazar is Permanently Banned for Sexual Misconduct
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Why Do Removable Sports Bra Pads Exist?
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At the 2021 New York City Marathon, Americans Led by Molly Seidel in Record Time
The American women placed five in the top 10 finishers at the 50th running of the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Peres Jepchirchir Wins the 2021 New York City Marathon
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Bouncing Back From the Olympics, Sally Kipyego and Molly Seidel Take on New York
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Did We Save the Best for Last? Why (and How) to Watch the 2021 New York City Marathon
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Back From a Break, Weini Kelati is Ready to Contend for U.S. Titles
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Like Daughter, Like Mother: How Sara Hall Helped Her Mom Run Her First Half-Marathon
Karen Bei is known as "Sara Hall's mom" in some circles. And that's the role that has inspired her to take up running later in life, too.
Sara Hall’s Half Marathon Training Plan
The top U.S. marathoner helped her mom train for her first 13.1-mile race. Here's how you can safely prepare for your next half marathon, too.
5 Marathons Down, One to Go: Takeaways From Shalane Flanagan’s Fall “Eclipse”
The retired 2017 New York City Marathon champion takes inventory of how her attempt to complete six marathons in seven weeks has gone so far.
Emma Bates: “For Me to Run My Best I Have to be Happy”
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3 Fall Speed Workouts to Make Your PR Dreams Come True
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Diana Kipyokei Wins the 2021 Boston Marathon
Nell Rojas placed sixth on Monday, America's top finisher in a competitive international field.
Ruth Chepngetich Wins the 2021 Chicago Marathon; U.S.A.’s Bates and Hall Place Second and Third
In the first major race in the U.S. since the pandemic began, the American women had their best showing at the Chicago Marathon since 1994.
Molly Huddle is Having a Baby: “A Happy Reason to Take a Little Break”
The two-time Olympian was scheduled to race the 2021 Boston Marathon on Monday, but she’s had a change of plans.