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Alicia Monson, Katelyn Tuohy, Yared Nuguse and Woody Kincaid run record-setting times

Bones are made of dynamic tissues that need stress, just not too much, says one of the world's best ultrarunners.

Elite runner Carmen Graves sounds off on the financial realities facing American track & field athletes.

The activity tracking company received criticism after raising fees based on a user’s region, billing type, and date of signup

Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell founded Game Changers, an organization committed to training women of color for running leadership positions. 

In the latest Performance Corner, expert strength running coach Jason Fitzgerald explains why it’s how you race that’s equally as important as the final result.

How I broke my obsession with the delicious little packets and fueled withed real food instead

These three groups are leading a movement providing more female runners the community and mentorship to overcome barriers in the ultra running spaces.

January marks the season when many professional runners announce sponsorship changes. Here’s why that’s important, and what it means for the future of running.

After a runner’s Instagram post about the Boston Marathon’s lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action.

Each year, the 50-year-old runner designs and creates unique outfits for dozens of races.

The track star turned filmmaker turned ultrarunner reflects on her ever-evolving relationship with the sport

These two former running competitors, have become parters on the audio scene, and we're listening in.

Running and composing music require a similar problem-solving area of the brain, so it might not be a coincidence that there’s crossover

The 31-year-old ran 1:06:52 to become the first American woman under 1:07 in the half marathon distance

Professional runner Sara Vaughn will race with daughter, Kiki, 16, on the track this weekend in Seattle

Kelly Bruno is an activist for adaptive sports and refuses to be defined by her disability

The UK-based trail runner just raised the bar on one of the UK’s gnarliest routes.

World champion Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia headlines a stellar women's field that could take a shot at the course record in Boston in 2023

When racial diversity, age, and experience intersects in running, the result is a wellspring of insight and contribution. These veteran runners have made running central to their lives and identities.

Read an except from Lauren Fleshman's book Good For A Girl. Published in January 2023, Fleshman shares her insight and experiences in the pro running field.

Lauren's Fleshman's book Good For A Girl offers a look at her own journey in running in a system that was built for the opposite gender.

The former elite runner and coach has released her memoir Good For a Girl as “an offering” to the sport.

From road races to mountain ultramarathons, many events now offer resources to support new mothers in pursuit of their goals. Here’s the latest.

Internationally acclaimed coach and author Brad Stulberg wants runners to love the process, seek community, laugh at themselves, and stay flexible.

A Fastest Known Time panel voted on the top 5 most impressive women's performances of 2022. Here's what won.

Forget weight loss. Throw out advice on how to “optimize” your life. This year, we want to keep things simple.

The best of 2022 from Women's Running

This year was one for the record books in women’s running. Between the half marathon and marathon U.S. records being broken not once but twice, and new levels of excellence reached on the track and trails, 2022 saw several big moments that will go down in history.

What the rest of us can learn from the wildly durable Atlanta Track Club runner

Tips for nailing recovery nutrition

An initiative by World Athletics monitors slurs and sexual harassment on social media during competition.

Check out Kylee Van Horn RDN's author page.

Life presented Jenny Simpson with numerous challenges in the last year. Here’s how Simpson faced them head-on.

A step-by-step guide to keep in mind when picking the right fuel for your next adventure.

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.

We hear about antioxidants all the time. But what are they, and how important are they really for runners? Here's a crash course.

We’ve all heard of carb loading. But how do you do it, and does it really work?

Pelvic tilt isn't always something that needs to be fixed, but understanding it can help you run stronger. Here's what you need to know.

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A move to Flagstaff gave her a training boost for the result.

There’s an implicit message floating around endurance sports that equates processed food with “guilt.” Here’s why we think that's bogus. 

How to stay happy and injury-free on the trails

Check out Kylee Van Horn R.D.N.'s author page.

It's one thing to think about a workout; it's another to actually do it. Here's how to make sure workout brain doesn't convince you to quit.

Here at Trail Runner, we love snacks. Here are four flavor-packed recipes to make sure the midafternoon crash won't stand a chance.

Developing proper form can feel complex and overwhelming. This cue focused on the angle of the shin and femur has helped some athletes that struggle with practicing the best form.

Emerging research suggests that biology plays an important role in nutrient timing and intake. Here’s how female runners can use that science for performance breakthroughs.

The track can present an opportunity to build speed, or it can be an injury waiting to happen. Let’s use four questions to dive into the training theory behind track workouts.

Feeling sluggish? Or like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.

When I first started running, I did it because it brought me joy to see my own improvements and join a community. But then I brought my phone into the equation.

A November 2021 study uses a fascinating research design to test different types of periodization over a 16-week training cycle.

In 2009, Born to Run sent shockwaves through the running world. Thirteen years later, Born to Run 2 offers a practical guide to running, eating, racing, and training like the world's best. Here's an excerpt from the book, out December 6, 2022.

This time of year can see increased stress around food-related anxiety. These expert nutritionists have tips on how to effectively navigate unsettling holiday dinner table diet talk.

We found the best kicks for connecting with the earth and setting your feet free

From November 24-27, Rising Hearts—an Indigenous-led grassroots organization—will host the third annual Truthsgiving 4 Miler. The run was created to honor Indigenous history, foster allyship, and share the true history of Thanksgiving during Native American Heritage Month.

There's so much to think about before a race. Some things are important, and others really, really aren't. Here's what you should focus on.

Join Run Intel to have your GPS watch generate ultra-specific email updates based on your running activities and goals

Alysia Montaño is dedicating her career to building and sharing resources for moms on race day, and beyond.

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

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Being able to see is just as important as being seen when running in low light. Here are our favorite headlamps for every scenario.

After her diagnosis halted her physical activity for two years, runner Mireille Siné returned to the sport with a new outlook

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Should you stretch before you run? What’s the best kind of running shoes? How often should you run? Your top questions, answered.

Here’s how to build hill-running strength even when real hills aren’t accessible.

Are you making one of these training mistakes? From volume to motivation, here’s where trail runners get tripped up. 

Who are the American frontrunners to race in the Paris Olympics?

Easy ways to run easier.

Ultrarunning, why? The Diversity of Motivations and Experiences in Ultrarunners

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One runner's decision to change her relationship with alcohol, and how it impacted her life and athletics.

Winter running can be dreary, with a pause in racing and abundance of inclement weather. But there are ways to make the most of those cold months.

It can be tough to know what nutrition advice you should follow and what you should disregard. Here are five nutrition myths we want to bust.

Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with one of five curated running experiences. 

On November 6, Naghavi stepped out of the shadows to daringly denounce the dictatorial Iranian government for not only allowing but “blessing” the mistreatment of women. 

Run too fast some of the time, and you’ll probably get slower all the time. Here's what aerobic threshold is, and how to train below it.  

Check out Kylee Van Horn's author page.

Check out Kylee Van Horn RDN's author page.