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Global Running Day is June 1, and we want to hear from you and share your story on social media!

You could be one of the 100 participants to get a free pair of shoes.

She had a great time learning from runners in the Capital of Casual.

Check out photos of grandmothers, mothers, daughters, aunts and nieces who spent Mother’s Day racing at Disneyland Resort.

Her fifth, sixth and seventh marathon were all tries for a BQ, but it turns out eighth time is the charm!

The things moms gain from running are lessons that are worth passing down to our children.

And he made more than $20,000 on the winning bid.

Check out Caitlyn Pilkington's author page.

It's not that we are lazy—it's that we are interested in other things besides running.

Being a mom is like running—don't compare yourself to the competitor next to you.

Do you know how many calories you need to consume for half marathons and up? Find out that and more.

One runner formed a "girl squad" while running Ragnar and it changed the way she saw the sport (and herself).

The Brooks Beasts are some of the fastest runners on the track—and they having been prepping hard for the upcoming Olympic Trials.

We can't get enough of the blog 'Picky Runner.'

These tunes are perfect for those easy runs when you shake out your legs and enjoy the scenery.

Social media brings people together through the journey of life—including the one to become your healthiest self.

Over time, running gives back more than it takes from us.

And of course the video ends up on Instagram.

It finally happened—the world's largest 10K race has its own shoe.

If you thought it would be too hard, think again.

Who knew the mental prep for event day needs to include this?

Wife to a professional baseball player, Alisha Perkins shares an excerpt from her upcoming book Running Home.

We went to our readers to find out why time alone on the roads is best.

A Boston radio DJ and her husband decided to apply to run Boston for the Children's Hospital that helped save their son.

100 for 100—that's what people said when Ida Keeling set a world mark at 100 years old—and then she chased it with pushups.

This past weekend, runners took to Music City for St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville.

Many high school seniors are busy thinking about what they will do upon graduation. Patricia Egan is the exception.

The racing robot takes pacing to a whole new level.

When our editor in chief moved to a new city and searched for a new running group, her insecurities flared up.

Check out Caitlyn Pilkington's author page.

The stories we tell ourselves about our frames can directly impact how fast we run.

She became one of the first female double amputees to complete the iconic marathon.

Step one: Don't run to lose weight.

In the third episode of Salomon Running TV’s Season 5, see what it is like to run the streets of Barcelona.

13.1 miles is a bit longer than 3.1—but one young runner didn't seem to mind the discrepancy.

Alexi Pappas talks about the real scary things in life—the things we "want."

This standing ab move is so basic, but it provides a big payoff.

The event was the largest kids event in race history—outshining the actual marathon numbers!

Ever wonder what the steps look like for a pro marathoner? Here's your answer!

Haters gonna hate, but there are actually some benefits to sharing every stride with corresponding hashtags.

My ego feared the worst—I'd be the biggest, I'd be the slowest, I'd be left behind.

One of the greatest musical geniuses of all time, Prince left us with some of the best jams for running—and for life.

She actually didn't give a $#%& what her time was.

Give this move from our April ab challenge a try to reach those obliques!

When she went into labor, she thought she had time to take a hike. Here's her story.

Single amputee sprinter, Scout Bassett, tells us a training family is crucial to success and why “I can’t” won’t get her on the podium.

The 200th Rock 'n' Roll event saw sunny skies, tons of runners and a lot of Spanish music.

During her most recent race, this runner was ready to quit at mile 12.

We have all had a bad race—the important thing is how you recover from it.

One runner asks her fellow teammates about what pre-race superstitions they all share, and the answers sound pretty familiar.

The Boston Marathon was Christine Campbell's hometown race.

Racing in a foreign country is an experience like no other.

Our current decade has carried fresh, new concepts to the running stage—and things are only getting better.

For Mother's Day and May, Charity Miles has teamed up with FIT4MOM to create a virtual "marathon" event.

Global Running Day (or, you know, Christmas for runners) is set for Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

Ötillö is a SwimRun race in Sweden that takes you from island to island.

Whoops—our bad.

Sometimes running 1 is a bigger feat than the 26.2 version.

Brittney Reese is a name you are sure to hear as the Olympic Trials and event in Rio approach.

I was fairly warned about some—and totally shocked by others.

When this runner started the final leg of the 4x400 meter relay, her team was in fifth place. You won't believe what happens next.

After learning of Bobbi Gibb's historic run 50 years ago, the Boston winner thanked her in an amazing way.

Get off the beaten track on Stockholm’s archipelago, but remember to pack a wetsuit.

In the fitness world, the 'no excuses' mantra has taken over—but is it healthy?

We've all had those dismal races. Here's how to bounce back.

Check out what's trending in your headphones.

We have rounded up the 4 latest health and fitness facts that every runner should know.

Thanks to a new feature in Google Calendar, you can now easily set and schedule your goals so they stay top of mind.

Starting in the year 2000, social media and the iPod made running even more interactive.

Her experience at Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas changed her outlook on racing.

She was cut off at mile 24 in 2013, returned in 2014 to finish and is racing again this year in Boston!

And she considers her nine months of recovery a redo of those final 6 miles of the marathon. And we applaud her.

Switzer inspired a movement in 1967 and continues to move the sport forward with 261Fearless.

On marathon weekend, Boston turns on the charm.

We give you a behind-the-scenes look at the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon.

One runner writes a thank-you note to every person in her life, from the fun friend to the run bud, that's contributed to her running.

Hint: It has nothing to do with running or fueling and everything to do with treating yourself.

Why one runner writes herself a love letter before her big races.

We can't stop watching this new ad that perfectly captures what our mornings ACTUALLY look like.