Race Day Hydration is Becoming More Sustainable
Creating a sustainable running event is a challenge when tens of thousands of people are involved, but companies are getting creative to reduce the use of disposable cups.
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Here’s Who Des Linden Will Race at the 2020 Boston Marathon
The women’s elite field at the 2020 Boston Marathon features the defending champion and includes five athletes who have run under 2:20.
Runners From All Over the World Show Up For Australia in the Relief Run
It’s hard to predict when the Australian bushfires that have ravaged the country since September will finally give the devastated communities a break. As of January 18th, there were still 69 active fires in New South Wales—one of the hardest hit states—and tens of millions of acres burned nationwide. Much-needed rain has offered some relief to […]
Wonder Woman Gal Gadot on Becoming a Morning Person and Living Her Healthiest Life
Even Wonder Woman had to learn to run. Gal Gadot reveals her superhero wellness secrets on waking up early, staying fit, and meditation.
Sinead Diver on Dreaming Big, Working Hard, and Never Counting Yourself Out
Austrailian-based elite distance runner Sinead Diver, 42, has a knack for challenging–and shattering–perceptions.
Ultrarunner Clare Gallagher Talks Western States, Climate Crisis, and Her Reason for Running
We know. Ultrarunning isn’t an Olympic sport (though rumor has it cross country will be featured at the 2024 Paris Games). But Western States Endurance Run defending champion Clare Gallagher still has a critical year ahead. To make a list of powerful women in the sport at this moment in history and not feature Gallagher? […]
Nikki Hiltz: “I don’t think my breakthrough season was coincidental”
It wasn’t until she came out to her family in 2016 that Nikki Hiltz, now 25, started running at the level she knew she could. As a junior at the University of Arkansas at the time, she entered her senior year without any heavy secrets left to slow her down. “When I decided to be […]
Des Linden: “When it Means This Much It’s Easy to Keep Showing Up”
Her arms were stretched wide. Her running jacket was drenched. Des Linden’s expression seemed equal parts “I’m so glad that’s over!” and “Is this really happening?” Hollywood couldn’t have scripted it better. Our country’s running drought had finally ended, amid Mother Nature’s worst: On April 16, 2018, Linden became the first American woman to win […]
Emma Coburn: “I Feel Like I’m Ready For Anything”
When the IAAF announced in November that it would be cutting five events from the Diamond League schedule in 2020—one of which is the steeplechase—Emma Coburn, the 2019 world championship silver medalist and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, was quick to voice her disappointment. “It’s been my event for 12 years and I have given a […]
Meet the 2020 Power Women of the Year Honorees
We’re starting a new tradition at Women’s Running: We’re kicking off 2020 by announcing our Power Women of the Year. These women are game changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers. They are ones to watch, ones to cheer for, and ones to be inspired by in this upcoming year. The feature appears in our January/February 2020 print issue, […]