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A Review of 'Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith' by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

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.

Strava’s year-end report shows that more runners are turning to competition and how different generations compete differently

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

Don't be afraid of speedwork. These four interval workouts will help you get faster.

The three-time Olympian and 1,500-meter world-champion has made big changes in order to race 26.2 miles against the best in the U.S.

Check out The Editors of Women's Running's author page.

With all of the potential training plans out there, how can you know which works for you?

The fast casual restaurant chain and fitness tracking app have teamed up on a few New Year's challenges, and they involve guacamole

From world records to historic firsts, women put 2023 in the running history books. Here’s our list of the women and non-binary athletes who moved us with their extraordinary performances on the road, trails, and track.

Here's a look at seven of our favorite books on running published this year

A comprehensive look at our favorite moments and articles of the year.

Elite marathoner Mary Ngugi is empowering women and girls through the Nala Track Club, a running camp she established to address gender-based violence

A University of Washington cross-country and track athlete, Rosalie Fish continues to advocate for Indigenous people through running—but her advocacy has also expanded.

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

When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the Internet, Strava is all we have left.

An inspiring lineup of one-of-a-kind runners you’ll wish you heard of sooner

The Olympian, NYC Marathon champion, and coach shares how the social side of the sport elevates performance.

In August, USA Track & Field announced a start time that upset participating athletes – today, they came back with a compromise.

A writer relishes in the ability to feel at home while running anywhere

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

Alyssa Puttkammer blasted through the Pacific North Western Marathon with baby Blair at her side.

The women’s elite fields had a wide range of top-tier super shoes

The women’s race came down to a sprint finish in Central Park after a slow go through the five boroughs.

The award-winning journalist talks about her dynamic career, the importance of accountability, and her exciting new book project. 

The 52nd annual marathon will send 50,000 runners on a 26.2-mile running journey through the Big Apple’s five boroughs on November 5

This women’s field at the 2023 New York City Marathon might be the most competitive in the 52-year history of the race.

As the 2023 Boston Marathon winner and Olympian Hellen Obiri puts final touches on her build for the NYC Marathon, she’s aiming to become the seventh woman ever to win two majors in one year

Encouraging girls to stay in sports may create more female CEOs and leaders

Sally McRae tapped into “the power of the mind” to finish the “Grand Slam of 200s”, culminating with a win at the Moab 240.

How to build a running club that includes runners of all abilities and speeds. 

The Sydney Marathon will award a provisional star to Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Championship competitors in 2024.

The relationship between mental health and running is complicated. Understanding it can be a game changer.

A review of Scout Basset’s new memoir, ‘Lucky Girl: Lessons on Overcoming Odds and Building a Limitless Future’

Lucy Bartholomew Just Became the Second Woman to Race UTMB and the Ironman World Championship in the Same Year. Here’s What She Learned.

Founder Molly Hurford hopes to bring visibility to the stories behind women’s sports

A young doctor compares and contrasts a 100-mile ultra with cancer treatment

One of Canada’s most promising ultrarunners will be digging deep again in the final miles of the challenging UTMB Thailand 100-miler, to book a spot at next year’s Western States

The 2018 Boston Marathon champ is happy to shake up her goals as a new masters competitor after setting the American Record at the Chicago Marathon.

‘Limits’ makes fun of the challenge of landing a professional contract in a way that will delight fans and non-fans alike

Des Linden Breaks American Master’s Record

As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she offers words of wisdom to other mother-runners chasing big goals.

The American ultrarunner credits patience and reduced carbohydrate intake during the 153-mile Spartathlon as a key reason she was able to smash the course record.

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich could do something special in the Windy City. Emily Sisson and Emma Bates are the top American women competing.

With training advice from her retirement community and a diet of raw vegetables and liver, this lifelong crusher only sees faster times ahead.

Super shoes are shedding weight, but whether that helps or hurts regular runners’ performance is still up in the air.

We asked an endurance-running coach exactly how to recover from our workouts.

A record-breaking number of qualified applicants registered for 128th running of the world’s oldest annual marathon

How the self-described industry disruptor is teaming up with Run Alaska Trails to make space for athletes of color

Many runners are swapping out heady IPA’s post-run for an ice-cold non-alcoholic beer. Here’s why this switch can benefit your running.

We know meditation and visualization exercises benefit our mental health. Could they also support our physical bodies?

Add these all-important nutrients in your post-workout meals to refuel what you've lost.

A high-tech approach called metabolomics offers a new perspective on how your body bounces back from 26.2 miles

The Ethiopian runner averaged 5:02 per mile en route to a 2:11:53 finish

Key highlights from the Prefontaine Classic offer a sneak preview to next summer’s Paris Olympics

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

Under Armour Coach Lara Rogers shows how women can excel in the pro ranks

The GOAT of trail running completes unprecedented hat trick of winning Western States, Hardrock, UTMB in one summer

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

The most prolific athlete at this year’s World Championships was also the most fun to watch

For master’s world record holder Sue McDonald, it’s all about mental games and keeping the training fun.

After recently giving birth, Taylor returns to New York with more confidence than ever.

After an already packed year of racing and adventures, the French runner can’t wait for more

The American mountain runner returns to international racing with stoke and strategy to spare.

What is it really like to be an athlete at the World Athletics Championships? We spoke to 2022 Team USA athlete Emily Infeld to find out.

These five mothers are just some of the super moms competing in the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

D’Amato, Susanna Sullivan, and Lindsay Flanagan will race in the women’s world championship marathon for Team USA on August 26 in Budapest

Forget stuffy, competitive running races. Take the Bridge is an underground race series that’s all about breaking rules and doing things your own way.

The new book, ‘Becoming a Sustainable Runner,’ offers a science-backed playbook for being an ecologically-responsible athlete and citizen

A national record holder in the 10K, Pappas continues to explore her limits with a late entry into the high altitude 100 miler

In a huge upset, the Northern Arizona Elite steeplechaser won the 2023 U.S. national title. Up next? The World Championships.

In an event that is teeming with talent, Akins is a rising star

Native Women Running’s team is running the three-day TransRockies Run for ancestors, family, courage, and inspiration

In the opulent alpine resort town of St. Moritz, Switzerland, America’s fastest distance runner is preparing to measure up against the world’s best. How close can she get? 

How late-blooming ultrarunner Becky Bates excels at mountain races in her 60s

Here's the latest on how to stream the 2023 World Athletics Championships from Budapest, plus meet the roster of athletes representing Team USA

How one trail runner makes swimming pools and alpine lakes the destination, while the whole journey is the reward

How the athlete and activist is paving the way for the next generation of track stars to live and compete as their authentic selves

OK, there are no secrets, but she combines hard work with a fun vibe and doing whatever works for her