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“We’re running as Team USA, really,” said Desiree Linden, the defending champion, of helping Hasay pace herself to third place.

The Olympic legend finishes the race in 3:04.00 on the 40th anniversary of her historic win.

There was little doubt who was going to win from early in the 26.2 miles, but Americans Desiree Linden and Jordan Hasay landed in the top five.

Reason No.1 you don’t want to miss this race: It’s the first time in more than three decades that an American woman is defending her title.

Eat, drink, run, cheer, repeat. Our Boston resident writers give you the scoop on how to soak up every minute of the best weekend of the year.

An exciting announcement from #TeamWR!

Desiree Linden surprised even herself when she won the Boston Marathon in 2018. The Olympian’s sense of humor could be her superpower.

The Canadian Olympian finished third overall at the 2018 Boston Marathon, but this year her goal is to place well in the masters division.

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After her surprise second-place finish at the 2018 Boston Marathon, Sellers is back—and still stunned.

The Olympic gymnast opens up about why a miscarriage last year influenced her decision about whether to run her first 26.2 miles on April 15.

The Washington Post investigation revealed that the BOB stroller’s front wheel could spontaneously pop off, causing injuries to kids and adults. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission didn’t force a recall.

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How one 45-year-old runner shaved an hour from her time to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon

On a difficult course in Denmark, Team USA placed eighth on Saturday at the 2019 world cross-country championships.

Soon to be a mom of four, the elite athlete and real estate agent shares eight pearls of wisdom from her experiences training (or not!) through it all.

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Officials say the permanent tributes to the victims of the 2013 Boston bombings will likely be complete this summer.

She won’t be racing at the Boston Marathon this year, but the 2017 New York City champion still has pre-race nerves.

Listen to a lively podcast discussion with Erin Strout, our website editor, about women, running, and goals for bringing people together through improved coverage of the sport.

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She’s lining up at the 2019 Boston Marathon to mark the 40th anniversary of her first victory on Boylston Street.

At 32, the three-time Olympic track star says she's more passionate about running than ever. Here, she shares her secrets to success when it comes to getting older, wiser—and faster.

Esther Atkins is competing at the 2020 event as an athlete and a coach—to her husband.

In America’s speediest kitchens, the carbs are made from scratch and shared with love.

The reigning Boston Marathon champion is ready to race on Sunday, not just tune up.

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We still have a long way to go in the name of gender equality, but here are three ways the sport is making progress.

When the professional fields line up on April 15 at the 2019 Boston Marathon, more women will have a shot at competing at the highest level—and fewer men will qualify for prize money.

A quirky Q&A with the 2016 Olympian (and national champ miler!) on injuries, racing her friends, and the magic of french braids.

The ultrarunner turned to running in 2010 as a way to manage grief. Now, she’s Leadville 100’s defending women’s champion.

Della Works' son inspired her to start running at age 49. Decades later, she still considers running and racing to be among life's greatest gifts.

With the time standards for pro races getting tougher to meet, many aspiring pros are working together to push and inspire each other.

Two years after surviving an attack four miles into a training run, Kelly Herron is still fighting for empowerment among female runners.

After years of facing questions from fellow athletes, race policies are finally catching up to transgender runners like Grace Fisher.

You don't have to be in-the-know about music's top-charting singles to appreciate this fun and fast-paced playlist.

Nearly two decades after entering the running world, Sara Hall has made running a family affair even as she trains for the 2020 Olympics.

Racing season is here! Our March/April issue is on newsstands February 26.

Shelby Houlihan, Colleen Quigley, and Ajee Wilson scored national titles at this year's USATF Indoor Championships.

For generations, Native Americans have been running this country’s mountains, mesas, and plains—often with women leading the way.

A rare movement disorder wasn’t going to stop Lynn Rogers from completing her 11th Chicago Marathon.

Atlanta Track Club Elite pro Ellie Abrahamson encourages runners of all levels to keep trying—no matter how difficult the struggle.

Which of this year's nominated soundtracks is your favorite?

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Fully recovered after battling Achilles injuries, 800-meter champion Laura Roesler has returned just in time to dominate during the indoor track season.

Olympian Alexi Pappas reflects on her marathon debut in Chicago last fall and her upcoming role in Olympic Dreams, a new film premiering next month.

Add these hot tracks to your must-listen list this month.

The 112th Millrose Games saw several powerful performances by American women—including Ajee Wilson, who set a new American indoor record in the 800m.

This 10-track playlist features highlights from the 2019 Grammy Award nominees.

For the second year in a row, high school junior Katelyn Tuohy was named Gatorade's National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year.

World champion Emma Coburn discusses her goals for the 2019 NYRR Millrose Games and her plans to tackle the 2019 IAAF World Championships.

From the happiest place on Earth to Boston's world stage, Tina Muir is returning to racing.

One runner travels to Korea's Demilitarized Zone to participate in the third annual DMZ Trail Run.

Several social and cultural factors are inspiring the rise of American women in the marathon.

Whether you're on the run or in the gym, this playlist inspired by the "hair band" era will keep you moving.

Years after representing Canada in the 2004 Olympics, Malindi Elmore’s fast marathon debut suggests she has a bright future in a whole new event.

The new 268-mile Montane Spine Race course record holder shares how raising her 14-month-old daughter helped her prepare for the race.

This 10-track workout playlist celebrates 26 years of Backstreet Boys.

New research by RunnerClick shows the fastest age groups, nations with the strongest participation, where the most popular races are located, and more.

This simple how-to guide can help make your group race-cation dreams a reality.

The Olympic bronze medalist is preparing to win in Tokyo in 2020. Here, she shares how she approaches goal setting.

Jasmin Paris became the first woman to win the 268-mile Montane Spine Race—and she set a new course record by more than 12 hours in the process.

Strava’s user data shows that January 17 is “Quitter’s Day,” the date athletes are most likely to forfeit their New Year’s resolutions.

Grief inspired this woman to become a runner and a police officer. Years later, she’s eyeing her first-ever 50K.

Six of the women featured in Sports Illustrated’s annual “Fittest 50” list are among the running world’s brightest stars.

Runners tend to pick workout songs based on the way they sound, with lyrics serving as a secondary concern. But why not enjoy the best of both worlds?

Where and how you run doesn’t matter as much as the reason you put in the effort.

Sarah Barker with the DL—and sharp commentary—on new lady group with steeplechaser Emma Coburn at its nucleus and her husband, Joe Bosshard, as the coach.

Two years after she fell off a cliff while fleeing an attacker, Hannah Gavios finished the NYC Marathon.

One year before Sarah Cotton's cross-country career took flight, she thought she might never run again.

Looking for a fresh take on your workout playlist? This list has some options for you, all of which have performed well on RunHundred in January 2019.

The Boston Athletic Association announced the athlete roster for its 2019 Boston Marathon international fields on January 10, 2019.

Camille Herron, Alyssa Godesky and three professional run coaches share the methods they use to measure success in running.

We shared workout playlists created by RunHundred nearly every week in 2018. So which songs topped runners’ lists by the end of the year?

The books featured here challenge you to find and tackle new challenges—a perfect dose of inspiration for the start of a new year.

You don’t need to spend beaucoup bucks to participate in a running retreat; you can build your own! Here’s how.

The two-time Olympian on how she gets the best out of herself.

What race performances and technological innovations inspired you most in 2018?

This fun workout remix offers an updated spin on 10 of 2018’s most popular tracks.