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After a breakthrough at the LA Marathon, Lauren Kleppin is ready to toe the line in NYC.

Padma Lakshmi is living proof that you can stay super fit—even when chowing down is part of your job description.

Fresh off setting a Masters half marathon world record, Kastor will toe the starting line on Sunday in NYC.

Don't try anything new as you taper during race week! Go with these tried-and-true do's and don'ts from NYC Running Mama.

How much sleep are you getting? Our readers answered!

So many great races, so many great times! Our readers were out in full force this weekend!

Remember to run towards happiness as you log miles this weekend.

Sometimes being realistic about how you feel while racing is the most positive approach. T-Rex Runner explains how it works.

Running pulled Christine back from the brink of depression and helped her remember to love the simple things in life again.

Go behind the scenes of our August cover shoot with Mýa.

Having patience with your training can pay off in the long run. NYC Running Mama explains why runners should work on being patient.

Our readers never stop! Take a look at who crossed the finish line this weekend.

Morgan and Sergio Gonzalez went to run at a track and made a surprising discovery.

Play this with your best running friend or running group during your next long run and we guarantee the miles will fly by!

Bill Murray decided to take a training run in the middle of an interview with David Letterman

Leave your watch at home. NYC Running Mama explains why you should hit the road unplugged to remember the basics of why you love running.

Hoping to convince your loved ones to run? Our Marathon Maniac shares some tactics that work—and some that definitely don't.

Marathon madness and more in this week's #RunBrag Gallery!

Find out about Timex's One Relay from Chicago to New York to support many great causes.

What do our readers feel about weighty issues? We asked and you answered!

The Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation is advancing research and knowledge on breast cancer.

Winter is here and with it has come chilly temperatures. NYC Running Mama shares her top tips for staying warm while on the run.

Diane Leather just might be the greatest athlete you’ve never heard of. Here is how her legacy has impacted the sport of running.

To take your running to the next level, a coach could be a valuable asset. Here are 5 things to consider when deciding to find one.

For R&B star Mýa, a New Year’s resolution sparked a lifelong love of running.

This midwestern metropolis has everything a runner needs.

Put a little oomph into your run with our playlist for the month!

When thinking about her biggest fan, web editor Caitlyn Pilkington thought of one person who holds her family together: her mom.

Despite a few setbacks, Esther Erb ran a gutsy race to win the championship.

Marathon madness is in full swing! Check out #RunBrag photos from this weekend!

Jacqueline Gottuso runs to support her mom and grandmother, both breast cancer survivors.

You can learn valuable life lessons while running with others. Here's a few one runner learned from time spent with her running group.

Embrace your goals and not your limits this weekend.

Associate Editor used some inspirational- and at times hilarious- self talk to run through WRS Nashville.

College runner Shannon Wright shares her unbelievable story of being diagnosed with and eventually recovering from a brain tumor.

Check out Jessica Sebor's author page.

Every season is peak season in Switzerland—a runner’s year-round paradise.

So, how did T-Rex Runner become a marathon maniac? Here, she shares her journey to get there, starting from her first step.

NYC Running Mama had a scary situation when her sister suffered from heat exhaustion during a race. It can happen any time of year.

Cheers to everyone who raced this weekend! Celebrate with a look at our #RunBrag Gallery!

Caitlyn heads into WRS Nashville inspired by a fellow runner who survived cancer.

Want to get faster? NYC Running Mama breaks down some of the most common forms of speedwork that will help you get there.

Go behind the scenes of our July 2014 cover shoot with OITNB's Laura Prepon!

A history of banned substances in women’s endurance sports and how they are combatting the issue today.

Our readers said said goodbye to summer with a race! Check out this weekend's action shots!

Racing taught this runner what it is important to focus on the distances she loves—instead of feeling pressure to do everything.

Running has taken Michele some pretty amazing places. Take a look at her photo gallery.

Laura Prepon, star of “Orange Is the New Black,” nourishes herself with roasted veggies and morning runs.

Goucher is now sharing her training on Strava and gearing up for RnR Philadelphia.

Our readers had amazing race weekends. Look at their #RunBrag pics to see for yourself!

Courtney shares her experience as a member of Oiselle's flock.

Editor-in-Chief Jessie Sebor made her way to Alaska to participate in the Klondike Relay!

Pre-race jitters happen to even the most experienced runner. Here are a few trips to keep them at bay and have a anxiety-free race!

Our readers let us know how they train and where they like to run halfs!

Winter Vinecki has raced a marathon on all seven continents by age 15 as a way to honor her late father and raise money for prostate cancer.

Racing season is back and we have tons of #RunBrag photos to prove it!

Follow this advice and you'll find that stroller runs with your kids can be an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Find out what keeps the first finisher of the Boston Marathon—Kathrine Switzer— motivated through all the years of running.

One runner has rounded up a list of reasons for why you should add a 5K race into your next training and racing schedule.

The winner of the Women’s Running Cover Model Contest presented by Saucony overcomes obstacles with a great attitude.

What works for some runners doesn't work for others. Here are a few things our Marathon Maniac can't believe other runners can do.

Our readers spent their long weekend running! Check out this week's #RunBrag Gallery!

Brooks elite runner, Angela Bizarri gives her pro tips for running fast while on the road, no matter where you are traveling.

Danielle learns that pace and mileage aren't the only ways to determine if you've had a good run.

Throughout the years, NYC Running Mama has learned many important lessons while on the run about herself and the sport—and life.

In honor of National Dog Day, our readers shared photos of their favorite four legged partners.

Leave your heart—and a whole lot of footprints—in San Francisco.

Another weekend down, another set of awesome #RunBrag photos from our readers!

Inspiration for the long run this weekend.

Here are the things that one runner tweaked between marathons that helped her run faster. Put in the work and the results will come!

Dorothy shares how she fell in love with running.

What type of runner are you? Danielle shares it is all about what makes you happy.