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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bobbi Gibb's famous Boston Marathon, one company is giving out free marathon entries.

This was the year of the everyrunner thanks to Oprah Winfrey.

Alexi Pappas shares her latest poem on what it feels like to break the tape—like charging "toward the castle I built myself."

Sarah Brown gave birth to a baby girl in April—and she's about to be 1,500-meter-ready for the Olympic Trials in July.

The full-length film on the Boston Marathon is set to be released spring 2017.

Two years ago, Joe Perry and Steven Tyler gave everyone chills and tears—and it's making the rounds again as this year's marathon nears.

But you can avoid soaking in them by following a few basic steps to stay so fresh, so clean around workouts.

2016 marks the 50th anniversary of trailblazer Bobbi Gibb finishing the Boston Marathon.

Her highly anticipated marathon debut comes after Spence Gracey clocked a sub-1:10 half marathon, the 10th American to ever do so.

"All great achievements require time." —Maya Angelou

The final miles of a marathon are tough—especially when fighting for a Boston Marathon Qualifying Time.

The 13.1-mile course through Raleigh left runners with smiles for miles even as temperatures were chilly.

We've got the photos to prove that running 26.2 miles through the most romantic city in the world is truly a runner's love affair.

Before we get caught up in life's busy schedules and self doubts, don't forget what your original goal—your dream—was.

To celebrate this year's Rock Hall inductees, here are some of the top rock songs to top your running playlists.

One runner has traveled all over the world and the commonality she noticed? Other runners.

This is how one runner felt particularly inspired by a cancer patient who completed a marathon in her hospital.

When actress Lyndie Greenwood, isn't working on Fox's "Sleepy Hollow," you'll find her running.

She did what so many runners do when she couldn't run the 2015 Boston Marathon, but then took it a step further.

If there's any serendipitous story to read about ahead of the Trials, it's Stephanie Bruce's wild ride to the 10K Olympic standard.

The first at 3 months, second at 5 months and the final—Boston—at 7 months pregnant. Incredible!

Sometimes, all you need is a simple mantra to get you through the final miles of a run or race.

April means that a new running season is upon us. With it comes spring flowers and new tunes.

How two women formed a lifelong bond—sealed in ink!—over shared miles and races.

April 19 marks the 50th anniversary—to the day—of Bobbi Gibb's historical Boston Marathon, the first time a woman ran the race.

We've all been hollered at in some way on the run—one blogger shares the best ones she's heard.

They seem weird, but they definitely are not when it comes to the success of the country's top runners.

Women's Running readers are out in full force every race weekend, collecting sparkly new hardware—and PRs!

Title IX is just one of the amazing things to come out of the 1980's.

Every season had its perks and downfalls, but spring seems to have the longest list of pluses when it comes to runner benefits.

Talk about a power duo—one ran 26.2 miles, the other completed his own medical marathon.

Our Marathon Maniac shares why she can't get enough of 13.1 miles.

Lorraine Toussaint balances everything but never forgets to give thanks for everything in the process.

Ouch. That's gotta hurt.

Registration opens April 2 for the second Rock Retreat Run.

Ashlie Huss decided to fight lupus by running a half and raising money to support research.

This is the biggest news since Taylor Swift's treadmill fail.

The basketball legend shared one irrefutable bond with his daughter: cancer.

While you need both in your life, those running buddies really understand your addiction to logging miles.

Our Marathon Maniac was once your average runner looking to sweat for emotional salvation until her first half.

You cross the finish line and wear your medal with pride, but then it hits you—the post-race struggle.

Our own cover runner contest winner Lindsey Hein is launching a podcast, and you'll definitely want seconds.

In her latest poem, Alexi Pappas explains why running through tears isn't always a bad thing.

For these mother-daughter running duos, a love for speed runs in the family.

If you look in your closet, you will likely find most—if not all—of these pairs in it.

Inspired by the stadium noise that is March Madness, these are the best go-to songs that rev up your engine for a hardcore workout.

Who wouldn't want to run the "pinkest" race in California? Bonus points for the roller coaster backdrop.

The games are looking to grow their "awareness" into other cities later this year.

At the Qingyuan Marathon in China, a label in English caused quite a widespread race issue.

Everything changed for women in the midst of the first running boom.

Because Create Your Own Beer Garden Day needs to be a thing.

Developing the habit of running in the morning looks a lot like the five stages of grief.

Runners are a kind bunch. But how do you thank one who goes above and beyond?

Because we all know a little man in jeans and a polo shirt is not an appropriate runner emoji.

From parent, to employee, to friend and everything in between, running doesn't just make you a better person—you're a better everything.

You won't forget anything when you use this list for your next destination race.

After a devastating loss and collapsing at a race, Anna "Frosty" Frost gets emotional about running and how engrained it is.

Even on 16-hour set days, actress Lyndie Greenwood likes to start the morning by getting in 4 miles.

Signing up immediately.

Hint: It's not at all about how you look.

After being diagnosed as a Type-A alcoholic, Melissa reclaimed her life and is now shooting for her BQ time.

One editor is throwing in the towel on painting a perfect picture about training—because sometimes it just sucks.

After a break up, one runner commits herself to training—and then writes an entire book about it.

Whether your first race was a lifetime ago or last weekend, you can probably relate to some of these thoughts.

You’re not 20 anymore (and it kind of sucks).

Everything you need to know about the most popular race distance.

Don't fret your worst races—those ones are actually the performances that make you great in the end. Amiright?

The Edith Sanford Breast Foundation is pioneering a bold new comprehensive approach to breast cancer.

What you didn’t know will shock you—or at least make you laugh, like sprinters who sported bouffant updos.

Sometimes "doing it all" is not a reality. But we can try our best.

Don't fall into the trap of believing these stereotypes of true runners—they are lies.

There are a lot more reasons than simply chocolate alone.

After fighting off a rare form of cancer, Heidi Boynton formed a running club for young girls.

Elite runner Alexi Pappas shares an ode to the creepy crawlers that crowd the woods.

All you have to do is sign up for a trip and bring your running shoes!

The video went viral on Facebook, serving as a visual demonstration of what unhealthy body image can do to a person.

We commend mother-runners working with those mom schedules, especially those hitting the training grind to make it to that goal race.

If you need some encouragement during your workout, these podcasts are informative and entertaining.

Fashion designer. Model. Blogger. Now a cover runner. Is there anything Nadia Aboulhosn can't do?