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This story is not only beautiful for its characters, but it's also written with so much love.

When the time comes to do something that is totally out of your comfort zone, do it.

One runner shares the top reasons to use your two feet to explore a new city.

When she's not training for the Olympic Trials, Sara Hall is a wife, a mother of four, and part of the The Hall Steps Foundation.

Our Marathon Maniac looks back at some of her races and shares stories of her biggest cheerleader along the way.

Wanna feel like an elite runner who runs for a living? Run a PR wearing Tracksmith gear.

Serena Williams dances alongside Beyonce in "Sorry."

Fans will love to know that D.J. and Kimmy are best friends in real life! See what they've learned from staying active together.

Reports of athletes being robbed at gunpoint plague the already sensitive travel situation for athletes headed to the Rio Olympics.

Eat Pray Run DC looks back on time with her first running coach, who recently passed away.

When 17-year-old Kelly Szalankiewicz started training for her first half, she developed some unhealthy habits.

This move is often overlooked but will help you build glute and hamstring strength, all while increasing your stability.

Elite runner Alexi Pappas turns her prose to the topic of belief and knowing what you can become.

Juma the jaguar is the latest story in animal killings that has the Internet freaking out.

They are definitely pesticide-free.

Do it for the Insta!

You'll never forget your first race.

When planning her honeymoon, Elizabeth Heidal was able to get one step further to her goal of racing in every state.

She started running because she wanted to create the perception of being fit—now, she uses it to show appreciation for her body.

These sunshine classics will get you pumped up about running in the summer.

And it's jammed with gorgeous views, great conversation, endless knowledge from the greatest and yes, very good food.

If you are traveling to a new city for a race, here is how to stay off of your feet while still seeing the sights.

Meet Ashley Wiles, founder of Sole Girls, a program she created for young girls that teaches life skills through running.

There are some things that only a first marathon can teach you.

One editor writes an open letter to her father, the greatest runner of all time.

And she definitely beat most of the field too.

In a Jaybird-created video featuring Lauren Fleshman's storytelling, son Jude definitely grabs the spotlight with his young curiosity.

For pole vaulter and lululemon ambassador Melinda Withrow, it's about training and fly fishing with her dad.

Aging up doesn't need to mean slower race times.

Our Marathon Maniac recently made the trek to Antigua for the Run in Paradise.

We love letting you know about amazing running blogs—here is a Team WR favorite.

Who runs the world? It turns out, it may be kids!

Get to know the newest member of Team WR, who you'll find online at The Runner Beans.

Our editor in chief reflects on what we can take away from the people who have made the way for women in the sport.

JT fans, we've got something special for you.

It's part of a larger conversation about placing restrictions on ads that could promote negative body image.

What do you think?

Jessie Graff is a stuntwoman, black belt and former pole vaulter—basically a recipe for success on this crazy-popular competition show.

She hopes this cover helps continue the conversation about trans people participating in athletics.

All runners—even elites—have mental freakouts during a hard run or race.

Being a woman runner comes with its own sets of challenges—and rewards.

As a 25-year-old, Heather Price was a 38J. Her compelling story that led to breast reduction surgery is a must-read.

The country—the LGBT community, the world—was devastated by the vicious act of hate in Orlando.

"I am entirely me." —Amelia Gapin

When you're out on course spectating, your role in the race is more important than you think.

The midwest creates some seriously hardcore runners.

What if you took time every day to find one new thing you loved when you looked in the mirror?

rom too much fun to too much sun, there are plenty of excuses that could keep you from workouts this summer.

Everyone has been waiting for this upgrade.

This runner's dad doesn't run, but he still manages to teach her lessons that make her stronger every day.

In real life, Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber are actually best friends and racing partners.

Elite runner Alexi Pappas shares a glimpse at her time as a high school runner.

You just have to take that divider stick, chuck it aside and say, “No! I can go farther!” and then run like the wind.

Spoiler alert: Motivation? It's total BS.

These are the newest songs to hit the airwaves and we just can't get enough!

Have you ever stopped to think why you believe you can't do something? Here's what to ask yourself instead.

How can we put a stop to such a small saying having such a big impact on how we feel about ourselves?

Claire Nicodemus didn't even run 1 mile before her first marathon.

Check out Caitlyn Pilkington's author page.

June is here and with it comes some important dates for runners.

33,000 runners were all smiles this weekend in America's Finest City.

She just ran the second-fastest half marathon by an American this year during a training run.

It's not even an expo—it's a full-on party!

They used a Rock 'n' Roll event to tune up ahead of the marathon trials, and now they are back to race side by side in SD ahead of Rio.

Frontrunners and those pulling the rear get all the glory—what about those that finish in that middle mass of runners?

Get ready to see your favorite artist on tour this summer with this playlist.

If you're a runner and mom, you'll relate to these 15 signs you're a full-fledged mother runner.

"I needed a way to cope with the stress and emotions that accompany military life."

Read on to see how actress Amanda Schull finds time to exercise, run, dance and stay healthy.

You've heard about unsafe health conditions in Rio as the Olympics approach, but what should you know as a traveler?

Today, children and adults gathered in NY in celebration of the Million Kid Run on Global Running Day

Next time you have to hit the roads for a tempo run, queue up this throwback playlist to stay motivated (and dance a bit).

One runner proves that no matter your age, you can still accomplish anything you set your mind to.

A good attitude is key to a balanced running routine but there are a few instances when it’s in your best interest to just say no.

Here's how Amy Schumer and others helped one of our editors embrace her size.

On Global Running Day, we are celebrating runners' stories from all over the world. Follow all of them on our Instagram.

In 2013, Adrianne Haslet-Davis, was at the Boston Marathon and lost part of her left leg in the tragic finish-line bombings.

There's running a 10K, then there's running a 10K while hula hooping the entire time.

If you need some inspiration, read this story.