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What if someone you loved was involved in a tragic accident while training for an upcoming race? What would you do in the name of love?

Whether you're a veteran or just beginning - you are a runner! Read how one woman learned to embrace the title and wants you to do the same!

Inspiration from runners just like you. . .

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From snowy terrain to Cinderella's castle - we've got it all covered in this week's Women's Running Reader Run Brag Gallery!

"My doctor told me I would no longer be able to play contact sports or run ever again." Find out how Kelly proved everyone wrong!

There are no shortcuts in life and running. Do the work to reap the benefits.

What better place to escape winter weather than paradise proper? The capital of the Aloha State hosts a winter marathon with an island vibe.

Activate Girl Power! Cheer on your sisters in sport with this week's round of Reader Run Brag photos!

With Spring holidays right around the corner, find out how women runners get into the spirit!

Valerie Bertinelli is living proof that it’s never too late to change your life. Read her story here!

Barriers are meant to be broken. Hurdles are meant to be jumped. And walls are meant to be torn down. Believe and you can achieve!

Looking for an active adventure? Check out our recommendations to spice things up today!

Professional triathlete and reigning Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington tells us what keeps her moving!

16-year old Mary Cain is on a roll. Within seven short days Cain blazed two national high school girls records. Learn her story here. . .

One runner trades in lightweight trainers for hiking boots and finds her inner Spiderwoman in the arid lands of Arizona.

On a steamy Saturday in NYC, the Women’s Running team welcomed the Cover Model Contest winner to the set of her first-ever photo shoot!

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74 days until Boston and the Women's Running team is making progress towards the start-line of the historical race. Get the update here!

After hundreds of entries and a ton of votes, you chose the champion for our Reader Cover Model Contest! Find out about this mom of three...

Did your city make the cut? Check out the latest selections for the most Runner Friendly Communities from the Road Runners Club of America.

Help us celebrate our fierce run girls by checking out the latest Women's Running Reader Run Brag Gallery!

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Katie MacKey is a professional athlete specializing in the 1,500 meters. Here’s what keeps her running her heart out on a daily basis. . .

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Need a little boost to power through your workouts this week? We've got you covered - courtesy of Kara Goucher!

This week brings another dose of celebration for our strong run girls! Check out our Reader Run Brag Gallery!

"I power walked at first, and slowly progressed to running. I've been hooked ever since."

In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here’s a look at five decades of making history.

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Our readers know how to start off the new year! Take a look at our fierce run girls in this week's Women's Running Reader Run Brag Gallery!

With the start of a new year, now is the time to turn those can'ts into CANS and DREAMS INTO PLANS.

We asked - you answered! Here's how women runners hit the streets in style. . .

Inspiration from runners like you!

Just two days before attempting her first marathon, we photographed softball legend Jennie Finch for our Women's Running magazine cover!

The holidays didn't stop our awesome readers from running (and we have proof!). Take a look at our Women's Running #runbrag photos.

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From Home Run Queen to Marathoning Mom, Jennie Finch knows how to accomplish her goals. Read our May/June 2012 cover model's story!

Whether you're aiming to run your first 5K race or set a new PR, we've got the tools to help you achieve your wildest dreams!

We love gleaning motivation to run from all over the web! Check out our most re-pinned motivational images of 2012!

2012 brought many incredible moments in running for women. Take a look at our 12 Favorite Women's Running Moments of 2012. . .

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at Shalane Flanagan's Women's Running magazine cover shoot!

Olympic Bronze medal runner Shalane Flanagan is America's Sweetheart of running. Learn more about the marathon superstar here. . .

Hop across the pond and hit the trails! This U.K. hotspot is a haven for runners!

We asked - you answered! How women runners like to race. . .

We love celebrating our readers! Check out the latest Women's Running gallery of #runbrag photos!

“They say it’s never too late to start, and in my case, I believe it’s never too late to start again.”

Professional runner Alysia Montaño is one of the fastest women in the world. Find out what keeps her moving!

At Women's Running, we know that sometimes the only thing that makes sense is running.

Here's a sneak peak of the fun adventures our Women's Running Art Director, Melissa, enjoyed over the 2012 Reggae Marathon Weekend!

Learn how this Woman Who Moves beat depression and found clarity on the road. . .

“I can’t wait to pass on my story to my children one day and teach them how much strength we have inside ourselves.”

Six runners set out for the ultimate "girlfriend's getaway" by running the 24-mile "Rim to Rim" passage of the Grand Canyon.

Get an inside view of the Women's Running cover model shoot featuring Today show host, Natalie Morales.

Take a look at the latest Women's Running gallery of #runbrag photos from our favorite run girls - YOU!

Take a few minutes to fill out our survey and you'll be automatically entered to win a $200 gift card from Sports Authority!

On the journey towards excellence, a runner must discipline herself to push beyond all limits. RUN STRONG. BE STRONG.

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This postcard-perfect hamlet is home to rocky shores, sandy beaches and a world class race hosted by Olympic medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson.

Take a look at the latest Women's Running gallery of #runbrag photos from our favorite run girls - YOU!

Help us showcase your running realities by submitting your Runner Shaming photo!

Congratulations! You made our nice list. From now until the end of December, we will be giving away new prizes every day. Enter now!

The Real Housewives Star is is not just a lawyer and a chef. . .she's a runner ready to rock her first half marathon this weekend!

At Women's Running, we take pride in building a community of supportive runners to help girlfriends through the good times and the bad.

How Today show host Natalie Morales is everywhere at once—and still makes time for her daily run . . .

The average woman burns 2,224 calories during a marathon. Here’s how she feeds her running passion. . .

Women have the ability to transform dreams into reality with one simple quality: determination.

Marathoner and cover model Christy Turlington Burns runs to ensure every mother counts.

Powerful things happen when people join together to help others. Charity Miles has a way to give back during this time of devastation.

Happy Halloween! Check out the costumes some fellow Women's Running readers have sported during races all over!

Whether she's chasing down a story or completing a training run, Fox News reporter Shannon Bream knows when to turn up the heat!

"I was young, healthy and active—cancer was the furthest thing from my mind."

Set aside the stress of the day and lose yourself in the sweaty satisfaction of investing in your fitness.

Get an up-close look at the race that put Ironman on the map - the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.

We're grateful for technology and all that it brings to the sport of running, but sometimes it's best to JUST RUN.

Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae is no stranger to pushing through the final miles of a marathon to cross a finish line.

"For me, it’s not about finish time, but the overall experience."

True story: when tough times come, you must keep fighting to defy limits and exceed expectations.

"One of my favorite things about running has always been sharing my enthusiasm with others."