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Jenna Powers realized just how transformative running was in her life. Learn how she is celebrating her fortieth year through the sport.

Our etiquette expert shares how to navigate a race expo and politely say 'no' if you don't plan on leaving with extra gear.

After a failed re-test, one athlete's doping is giving Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan silver medals.

Elite Renee Metivier is gearing up to race just a few months after bone reconstruction surgery, where she declined general anesthesia.

Hear what the runners and crew have to say about their historic 340-mile run to become the first women to finish The Speed Project.

When one woman thought she may not finish the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon, fellow runners stepped in and came to her aid.

Fifty years after she became the first woman to run the race as a registered entrant, Kathrine Switzer returns to the start line.

This event is in its second year and already had some exciting performances!

The mental strength that you can get through running is what helped her believe she could beat her food demons and anorexia.

Add these ten songs from the 90s to your playlist and you will surely dance your way through your whole run and the miles will fly by.

Being a runner can be filled with a lot of emotions—both good and bad—and it is pushing through them all that makes you stronger.

She is partnering with a clinical psychologist and together they will explore body image and the strive for perfection in runners.

Once again we have rounded up a list of our favorite things that #TeamWR couldn't stop ranting and raving about this week.

One runner was asked this question at the Brooks Beasts' Altitude Training Camp and was surprised that it was hard to answer.

On her quest toward her second Boston Marathon, Cynthia Martinez took a stop in Hawaii!

These are amazing and totally spot on.

If you are headed to a major metropolitan area, keep these three simple things in mind to stay safe when seeing the city on foot.

It's easy to constantly surround yourself with runners, but here are a few key reasons you shouldn't forget your non-runner friends.

These beautifully illustrated maps are the perfect way to commemorate your marathon experience and display your love of running.

Next time you are traveling, here are a few simple reasons to pack a pair of running shoes as your mode of transportation.

Molly Huddle won the NYC Half for the third time in a row with her training partner—who took her own record—two steps behind.

How does that happen?!

Let these popular pop and dance tracks carry you through your next workout and help keep your heart rate up the whole way.

It is time once again for #TeamWR to share our weekly obsessions and all of the gear and apparel we just can't get enough of.

It is actually pretty badass to hear, in my opinion.

Baltimore runner Leigh Rogers was struck by a car almost a year into her run streak—and now the community is running for her.

You've heard of endorphins and the runner's high, but there is a bit more at work in your body to make you happy after a workout.

After miles upon miles of both easy and hard ones, one runner says goodbye to her favorite pair to make way for a new one.

We talked with the recently anointed Gatorade Endurance Athlete ahead of the NYC Half Marathon about the stacked field and her strategy.

One runner reflects on success and how it drives our goals—and whether we can ever really be satisfied in our performance.

Make your dreams a reality by thinking like an athlete. Here are nine simple habits that will get you in the right mindset.

Elite runner Alexi Pappas takes a moment to reflect on the grace and beauty of the runner's body and how it moves in her latest poem.

In this excerpt from the book 'Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body You Have' here is why athletes come in all shapes and sizes.

They met on their school's cross-country team!

She is inarguably one of the greatest marathoners (with Grand Slams to prove it!) and she holds 17 medals from five Paralympic Games.

We love our non-running friends, but there are some things about us they will never understand—especially these 20 things.

Pretty strong. Pretty powerful. Pretty badass.

Kelly Herron was out on a 10-mile long run during her marathon training when she found herself fighting against an attacker.

One runner asked her coach some of the most common questions that runners have—and now is sharing his words of wisdom here.

It's time again for our weekly installment of the gear, apparel and nutrition that had #TeamWR ranting and raving all week long.

Dance tracks are dominating the workout playlists this month and for good reason—here's what to add to your own before your next run.

There are simple mistakes that can keep you from reaching your goals. Here is how to avoid making them and find your success.

Do certain runners identify with certain types of coffee? Well, we've done the research so you can find your perfect java fit.

The Olympian will be hosting six women runners in the Bay Area for a weekend of personal training, recovery and nutrition advice.

Coming in Spring 2018, the Pro Hijab will be available in three colors and is made of a lightweight material to not hinder performance.

Subscribers now have access to unlimited fitness content—available to stream anytime—to work out with Los Angeles studios and trainers.

Sometimes a solo long run can seem endless...except for when you have other runners in your ear providing you with inspiration.

Two high school student-athletes—one female and one male—will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to go toward their college education.

Five years after becoming editor in chief, Jessica Sebor remembers some moments of inaction and how she's worked to make it right.

Here's how you can join athletes from all over the world to run 2.4 million miles in 24 days to raise awareness of women's rights.

Because the greatest show in the world might as well be about the greatest sport in the world. Right? These GIFS are proof.

Kayleigh Williamson became the first runner with Down syndrome to finish the Austin Half Marathon—despite a sprained ankle!

After noticing a tired runner pass by his house every day, Bruce Riffey became a makeshift water stop for a stranger—now a friend.

After winning gold in the 1,600m at the European Indoor Athletics Championship Laura Muir was told she couldn't take a victory lap.

Want to know which celebrity runner you are most like? Take this quiz to find out if you're more Oprah Winfrey or Will Ferrell.

The Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite will be put to the test later this month as part of the halfway attempt for the Breaking2 initiative.

Born and raised in the Boston-area, the actor has signed on to narrate the first feature-length documentary about the marathon.

Meet the six women who will tackle the two day, 340-mile relay race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas and why Oiselle chose them.

World-class racer Tatyana McFadden is transforming the face of running—and collecting some serious hardware along the way.

Here it is—our weekly installment of the running goodies the team can't stop ranting and raving about here at Women's Running.

I had no idea I wanted to tackle 26.2 until, well, I did. Here is what the emotional rollercoaster was like and how I went after my goal.

What was old is new again with this playlist full of familiar tracks dreamt up into totally new songs for a fresh revamp to your playlist.

With the start of spring and arrival of Daylight Savings Time, it is only right that we celebrate and round up the top songs about sunshine.

We have rounded up some important—and noteworthy—dates that every runner should be sure to mark on their calendar this month.

A 'thank you' goes a long way—both for the person hearing it AND the person saying it. Here's another good reason to give thanks today.

You need to check out the largest sporting event in Israel.

Strava shares a roundup of best places to run over spring break.

In these situations the most important thing you can do? Remember why you run.

Let these movie soundtracks become your running soundtrack thanks to some of today's best artists, like Pharrell and Justin Timberlake.

One runner answers the not-so-simple question from a friend after a recent race, "What did you think about while you ran?"

The Wilder Retreat gives women the chance to find their own empowerment through writing and running in the beauty of Bend, Oregon.

You'll recognize Rahaf Khatib from our October 2016 issue.

We want to run this race!

The mountains are calling.

Back for its third year, Rise.Run.Retreat. takes runners to a scenic location to learn about—and grow their love—for running.

The Runner Beans rounds up the reasons why the first mile can seem like it lasts an eternity as you convince yourself not to turn around.

The one-day event features a 5K, yoga and guided meditation. Here's what you can expect from the event, including a big dance party.

Thanks to SweatStyle, one runner got out of her apparel-rut and tried some prints and gear she wouldn't usually pick out for herself.

Add these tracks to your workout playlist to make it even more epic. From remixes to new singles, these are high-energy hits.