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A trip to a popular Olympic training spot led our editor to uncover a behind-the-scenes she didn't expect.

Abbey D'Agostino of the United States and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand make physical contact and go down in the 5,000-meter qualifier.

How does one of the most decorated American runners and fastest women in the world keep things fresh for her fourth Olympic bid?

Emma Coburn just earned herself a bronze medal and spot in history.

Our Marathon Maniac contemplates what it’s really like to consistently aim for greatness.

Check out these facts to fan your Olympic flame!

The American trio of Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg and Des Linden finished in the top-10—for the first time ever in Olympic marathon history.

Collaborations and remixes reign this month.

Check out how this gold-medal-winning 100m sprinter would stack up against some of the fastest runners from the animal kingdom.

She's only the ninth woman ever to earn a steeple medal too; the Olympic event has only been available to women since 2008.

What does it take for a woman to place first overall at one of the world’s hardest ultramarathons or to run for 300 miles without sleep?

What is it like to be the spouse of some of the fastest runners in our sport?

Just because she's done more than 50 ultra events doesn't mean she stopped learning.

Surprisingly, there are a ton of commonalities between giving birth and running 26.2.

We asked some of USA's best hopefuls how they fuel pre-competition.

These are actually pretty accurate if you have a sense of humor. Warning: Foul language is used.

From under-training to over-sleeping, we all have some scary images of race day gone wrong.

See which cities could produce the next track and field superstar thanks to this infographic from Trulia.

Our country’s fastest women share their secret weapons.

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You can feel every emotion she beautifully shares with her words.

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You can never be too safe.

It is understandable to feel a bit insulted when someone is talking ill of your favorite activity.

Kiley Lyall is back in training after brain surgery and celebrating being completely seizure free!

Newsflash: Weight and pace not included.

A recent study found out there is a real problem with the way female athletes are described.

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One runner overcame self-esteem issues created by a troubled childhood by becoming a marathoner.

Sometimes, we have to justify those gear purchases to ourselves because while running is free, our gear most definitely is not.

As runners, it is easy to just get excited to watch our favorite athletes hit the track or run the marathon.

And of course the funny man makes a perfect comedic routine out of the whole announcement.

We think you'll love them just as much as we do.

Now you can—this infographic breaks it down during this Olympic year.

She ran in the Olympics in 2012, but now she will be doing a much longer race.

There’s only days to go before the Olympic Games begin in Rio.

Kiss your excuses good-bye.

And its not due to underwhelming athletic ability.

Take a break from the "drama" around Taylor and enjoy a few of her top hits!

Back in October 2015, Molly Huddle called for some diversity in Apple's emojis.

Find out why watching a movie changed one young runner's life.

First Meb Keflezighi made the 2016 Olympic team, then Bernard Lagat followed on the track—and they are both really old in the world of run.

This is the ultimate victory lap for these 12 outstanding runners.

After fracturing her foot mid-training run for a half marathon, one runner decided it wouldn't stop her from racing.

With training underway for those big fall races, NYC Running Mama highlights the most important part: the climb.

One runner has found a creative way to thank her parents for their support over all of the miles she has logged.

Probably not.

The 2016 Summer Olympic Games start on August 5!

One runner did, and it's hilarious.

P.R. isn't the only motivational acronym that a runner should know.

What happened when one runner decided to ditch her shirt and run in her sports bra?

Who run the world? GIRLS.

Can you believe it is August already?!

We are back with another installment of our favorite things!

Amanda Eccleston's life changed in just a few seconds.

...and we can't get enough!

Sometimes unplugging is the best thing to do if you need to plug yourself back in with reality.

Remember what life was like before you caught the running bug?

Dean Karnazes recently finished a 12-day, 326-mile run on Silk Road and we've got the Fitbit data from his final day.

Magic happens when we slip on our running shoes.

We've combed the '80s in search of fast tracks from artists whose brush with fame was fleeting.

If you're looking for a runner's paradise, here’s the scoop on this high-altitude runner’s playground.

Ever wondered what is really going on with your body when you're pounding the pavement?

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine after a long run by laying out with a good book.

The challenge is bringing awareness to the 22 military members committing suicide EVERY DAY.

Here are the products Women's Running tried out at one of the biggest fitness conventions in the world.

We've got a little bit of everything on our list of favorites this week.

Not even a month removed from a devastating Olympic team miss, Keni Harrison breaks the 28-year-old world record in 100m hurdles. INSANE!

This running camp in Mammoth Lakes is a total experience—body, mind and spirit.

Sing it with us: The stars at night, are big and bright...deep in the heart of Texas!

Is this the strange new way for people to exercise without making it about exercise?

This morning, Lauren Fleshman announced her retirement from professional running.

People affectionately call this ultrarunner 'Wonder Woman Jax.'

All hail Bobbi Gibb and Kathrine Switzer!

How can you maximize your time on the run with catching them all?

Elaine Gonzalez Johnson is on a mission to bring fitness to the Latina community, one step at a time.

As one runner has begun planning her wedding, she has noticed more than a few similarities between planning and training for a marathon.

A 16-year-old gymnast makes history as the third Latina ever to be chosen for U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team.