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No matter the time on the clock, the memories of your first 26.2 last forever.

Some days there just isn't time to look picture perfect. It’s okay, mama—you are not alone.

But my darling, what if you fly?

If you have more scars than medals, your story matters because it probably hurts every damn day.

At 5’4”, my highest weight was 239 pounds. I was always in pain. Now, I have found freedom through running.

Here's why you need to rally your girlfriends.

To get ready for Declare It Day, it's time to rally some women to be in your corner.

Elite Runner Alexi Pappas talks about the rituals we spend so much time doing.

This playlist will make you so excited to start your longest run of the week.

How to set the best goal for you on Declare It Day—and achieve it!

Despite restrictions, sports offer some freedoms to Iranian women.

No worries if you've broken your New Year's resolution. There's a better way to set your goals—with a community of women to support you!

The great leaders of our country actually had some great one-liners for us runners.

She thought running clubs were only for elites—until she joined one.

Here’s how a runner would dominate all the hot-button issues the candidates are currently facing.

Mark your calendar for fun runs, races and events throughout the year.

Team WR shares what the new year means to them...in 3 words or less.

One runner finds comfort in running while dealing with grief.

Winter running often means lack of light. But there are some great aspects of dark running.

We went behind the scenes of when we told Kiley the big news and what her time in San Diego looked like for the cover shoot.

Our favorite Scandal star perfectly explains the pain of running fast.

These Olympic Trials–bound women share their first marathon memories.

Athletes transitioning can compete in their respective sports without having surgery.

Runners speak a different language than non-runners. Here are some translations to common phrases.

Sharing your running life with others could have a positive effect on your training.

When you don't feel like running, these tricks will get you to lace up.

This 45 year old runner will compete in her 7th Olympic Trials next month.

"Our core focus is to providing an opportunity for girls to fall in love with movement and find their internal voice."

Margot vs. Lily is about one fitness guru and one potato chip junkie going head to head in a dare to be better for it.

This 23-year-old followed in the footsteps of World War II soldiers—on a two-month, 850-mile run.

Take some tips from elite runners to help your race day pacing.

How fast can a cheetah go versus a human—or a house cat?

After a 4th place finish in 2012, Cragg is looking to be part of the next Olympic marathon team.

They say you never forget your first. It is so true with these running milestones.

These cancer survivors came together to fundraise for those still fighting.

And now she's a full-blown ultrarunner.

They claim the lottery system to get into the highly coveted race is illegal.

Stephanie gave up her familiar life and dove shoes first into running, then triathlon—and now Ironman.

The popular mother-runner blog Another Mother Runner just stepped up their stride.

After a stellar debut marathon, Kellyn Taylor will be in the hunt for a spot on the Olympic marathon team.

Runner Sarah Ames is taking on this huge challenge.

The running priest catered a service to marathoners the morning of the race.

Thinking of the people that mean the most can be the best way to run 26.2 miles.

Elite runner Alexi Pappas shares her feelings on running when it's about to rain.

The two-time top-10 Olympic Trials finisher is back, making a strong case for a spot on the 2016 team.

Kara describes how a confident attitude guided her to one of the best races of her career.

The NikeWomen Victory Tour is an all-inclusive fitness experience that just took over the world.

A runner's body belongs to anyone who is running.

It took Sarah a year to finally figure out why her legs weren't cooperating—and she never, ever gave up running.

Some of the fastest marathoners in the country share seven running spots to seek sanctuary.

The annual January event tours the coastline of north San Diego and kicks off the popular Triple Crown Series in Southern California.

The race through the desert brought out thousands of eager runners ready to kick off 2016.

My honor student can run faster than yours. Ha!

Cancer patient Hillary walked 286 laps to equal marathon distance on her hospital floor.

She made a serious comeback in 2015, priming her for a serious go at the 2016 Olympics.

Ryan Hall is hanging up his racing flats after being one of the country's most storied marathoners of the past decade.

She ran her only two marathons in 2015, but Sara Hall has a convincing story to show at the Olympic Trials.

We asked you to tell us what your go-to kicks are.

Elite runner Stephanie Bruce gets really real about her post-pregnancy efforts to make a big showing at this year's games.

A trip to a Jamaican high school left Danielle inspired and ready to help.

Check out Caitlyn Pilkington's author page.

Here's your mini cheat sheet on what the trials are, who's running and why it matters.

The American record holder and masters athlete will step up to the line at that marathon trials, along with the team she coaches.

We could all use a little bit of a laugh today.

With one of the top marathon times in the country, she hopes to put on a grand show at the Olympic Trials Marathon.

Find out how fast she had to go!

You get asked from all your running friends—so what should you do?

After a game-changing injury, one woman re-discovered running after a series of fortunate events took her around the world.

She's already proved her grit over 26.2 miles—and she will be a force to be reckoned with at the trials next month.

The best part is their two young kids completed their first half marathon with them.

The inner thoughts of a speeding runner are just so hilarious.

You love her recipes. Now get to know more about Running On Veggies.

This is her final attempt to get a spot on the line at the 2016 Olympic Trials.

Except instead of heart emojis, there are flexing emojis.

Check out Caitlyn Pilkington's author page.

And a few great things about his new goal.

Alexi Pappas shares a gorgeous reflection on running during the coldest months.

Dumbo, Ariel, Mickey and Minnie are all featured in the recent iteration of Disney shoes.

Three-time Olympian Deena Kastor is executive producer on the first full-length film about the prestigious race.

That song that gets stuck in your head every race—yeah, it's on here.