I came to running out of desperation, but I have stayed because of desire

The 33-year-old runner's horrific death after a gasoline attack by her ex-partner follows a pattern of femicide among athletes in Kenya. Her murder should serve as an alarm for action against the deep-rooted domestic violence in the East African running community.

Forty years ago, Joan Benoit Samuelson won the inaugural Olympic women's marathon, proving that women aren’t too fragile to run long distances and helping launch the sport into the future.

The two-time reigning champ and course record holder returns for a bid to score a hat trick on this iconic 100-mile loop through Colorado’s San Juan mountains

How this track star manages TV appearances, media interviews, photoshoots, and creative exploits all while preparing for her U.S. Olympic Trials races

The 41-year-old vascular neurologist and mother of three is ready to make strides in one of the toughest and most exclusive ultras on the planet: the Western States 100

One of the best U.S. trail runners lives in France, but she's back to make her mark on American soil

From meditation to a caffeine cut-off hour and ditching her alarm clock, the two-time Olympic medalist and world champion lives by these habits to keep her moving at full speed

The 800-meter champion, who became a singer-songwriter during the Covid pandemic, is back for her second U.S. Olympic Trials, and this time she’s aiming for a spot on Team USA.

After getting diagnosed with runner's dystonia, a mysterious neurological issue that breaks a link between the brain and the body, the 44-year-old biomedical engineer has found a way to keep doing what she loves

With a strong approach to race-day fueling and everyday nutrition, she’s preparing for the Hardrock 100 in mid-July.

She’s one of the most successful women runners in Boston history, but she keeps coming back for more

Kenyan women have ruled the Boston Marathon for the past three years. The 2022 New York City Marathon champ aims to make it four.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the amazing women who altered the sport of women’s running with their courage, determination, and passion

A Review of 'Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith' by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

A sign of the power of the growing representation in running, more than 12 percent of the runners in this year's field are women of color. We asked several of them about racing to represent their country and communities.

As she wraps up her training in Kenya, the 2016 Olympian reflects on what the U.S. has given her.

The three-time Olympian and 1,500-meter world-champion has made big changes in order to race 26.2 miles against the best in the U.S.

A comprehensive look at our favorite moments and articles of the year.

A University of Washington cross-country and track athlete, Rosalie Fish continues to advocate for Indigenous people through running—but her advocacy has also expanded.

She’s the 31st woman added to the list of Black American female marathoners who have hit the milestone

An inspiring lineup of one-of-a-kind runners you’ll wish you heard of sooner

The Olympian, NYC Marathon champion, and coach shares how the social side of the sport elevates performance.

A writer relishes in the ability to feel at home while running anywhere

Alyssa Puttkammer blasted through the Pacific North Western Marathon with baby Blair at her side.

The award-winning journalist talks about her dynamic career, the importance of accountability, and her exciting new book project. 

As the 2023 Boston Marathon winner and Olympian Hellen Obiri puts final touches on her build for the NYC Marathon, she’s aiming to become the seventh woman ever to win two majors in one year

Sally McRae tapped into “the power of the mind” to finish the “Grand Slam of 200s”, culminating with a win at the Moab 240.

A review of Scout Basset’s new memoir, ‘Lucky Girl: Lessons on Overcoming Odds and Building a Limitless Future’

Lucy Bartholomew Just Became the Second Woman to Race UTMB and the Ironman World Championship in the Same Year. Here’s What She Learned.

Founder Molly Hurford hopes to bring visibility to the stories behind women’s sports

A young doctor compares and contrasts a 100-mile ultra with cancer treatment

One of Canada’s most promising ultrarunners will be digging deep again in the final miles of the challenging UTMB Thailand 100-miler, to book a spot at next year’s Western States

The 2018 Boston Marathon champ is happy to shake up her goals as a new masters competitor after setting the American Record at the Chicago Marathon.

As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she offers words of wisdom to other mother-runners chasing big goals.

The American ultrarunner credits patience and reduced carbohydrate intake during the 153-mile Spartathlon as a key reason she was able to smash the course record.

With training advice from her retirement community and a diet of raw vegetables and liver, this lifelong crusher only sees faster times ahead.

How the self-described industry disruptor is teaming up with Run Alaska Trails to make space for athletes of color

This new documentary on Outside Watch follows a 20-year journey of one runner’s dream to become a six-star marathon finisher and increase representation in the running community

The most prolific athlete at this year’s World Championships was also the most fun to watch

For master’s world record holder Sue McDonald, it’s all about mental games and keeping the training fun.

After recently giving birth, Taylor returns to New York with more confidence than ever.

After an already packed year of racing and adventures, the French runner can’t wait for more

The American mountain runner returns to international racing with stoke and strategy to spare.

These five mothers are just some of the super moms competing in the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

D’Amato, Susanna Sullivan, and Lindsay Flanagan will race in the women’s world championship marathon for Team USA on August 26 in Budapest

A national record holder in the 10K, Pappas continues to explore her limits with a late entry into the high altitude 100 miler

In a huge upset, the Northern Arizona Elite steeplechaser won the 2023 U.S. national title. Up next? The World Championships.

In an event that is teeming with talent, Akins is a rising star

In the opulent alpine resort town of St. Moritz, Switzerland, America’s fastest distance runner is preparing to measure up against the world’s best. How close can she get? 

How late-blooming ultrarunner Becky Bates excels at mountain races in her 60s

How the athlete and activist is paving the way for the next generation of track stars to live and compete as their authentic selves

OK, there are no secrets, but she combines hard work with a fun vibe and doing whatever works for her

The Kenyan middle-distance runner is considered by many the best of all-time. Just a few weeks until the World Athletics Championships, she’s never been more ready. 

Ultrarunning helped this athlete prepare for the rigors of a space mission.

What does Wimbledon tennis player Danielle Lao do in her off-season? She runs. A lot.

Kelsey Quinn joins the slowly growing list of female coaches at the pro level as she takes on the role of assistant coach at OAC.

After collapsing on the Boston Marathon course, Jessie Cardin came back to PR in the B.A.A. 10k.

The mother of four still has big goals in the marathon.

The San Francisco Women’s Miler Club averaged 5:35 per mile for 100 miles in an all-day relay.

What do this rising actress and an elite hotshot squad leader have in common? They're both runners.

After recovering from a broken foot, she’s back ready to chase another top-10 finish.

The world’s first female Black professional triathlete takes on the bold challenge of Comrades, the world’s largest ultramarathon

The autopsy report released about Tori Bowie, once again draws attention back to Black maternal mortality rates in the United States.

McRae is as strong and courageous as a writer as she is an ultrarunner

After being hit by a car, entrepreneur Susan Clayton was afraid to cross the street. Training for a marathon helped her take back her life.

The ultra runner and endurance skier is open to whatever the mountain gives her—she wants to experience a new adventure and inspire other women to do the same

The Taliban government prohibits Afghan women from entering parks or gyms, or even from leaving the house without a male guardian. Sources tell us that life under the outdoor ban is pushing many women to the brink.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Olympian Molly Seidel partnered with New York Road Runners to share the message that when it comes to mental health, it’s all about progress, not perfection.

Sara Hall, Keira D’Amato are benefitting from hard work, changing social mores and more equitable sponsorships

Injury can be disappointing and frustrating, but it can also show us a new way forward

We all should take a lesson from the “gamifying the run” approach.

Kourtney Turner is running the Boston Marathon while her husband, Justin, plays for the Red Sox

Learn how Viola Cheptoo prepares for the Boston Marathon, and what fuels her work to end gender-based violence with Tirop's Angels

The first woman to run the Boston Marathon creates art inspired by strength and movement   

Check out Chrissy Horan's author page.

In her memoir, “Choosing to Run,” the 2018 Boston Marathon champion takes readers through the pivotal decisions that have led to her long and successful running career.

The 2018 Boston Marathon champion reveals how her greatest moment almost never was

The kindness of a stranger helped the President of the Boston Marathon Association overcome tragedy. Now she wants to pass the gift along, every day.