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She’s been through it three times already, but every Olympic year is different. Here’s how Jenny Simpson is approaching her lead-up to the Trials and, hopefully, the Games.

Desiree Linden has a big year ahead, racing the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, the Boston Marathon, and perhaps the Olympics, too. Here’s how—and why—she plans to do it.

As Jordan Hasay prepares for the 2020 Olympic Trials, her new advisor Paula Radcliffe wants to help Hasay make decisions “with her head over her heart.”

One of the most celebrated elite runners of her generation, Kara Goucher faces her toughest challenge yet: being a beginner.

The women of Northern Arizona Elite say they have at least one 2020 Olympian on their team. They each have a crucial role to play in getting her there.

Six elite women share what goes through their minds on marathon morning.

She races more often than most other pro runners, but what really keeps this national road champion going (and going and going)? She fills us in on her marathon mind tricks and more.

Kikkan Randall, who was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after winning cross-country skiing gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, is set to run the New York City Marathon on Nov. 3.

Anderson has coped with her sister’s death through running and hopes to “show her what I can do” on at the New York City Marathon.

The first African-born Arab Muslim woman to ever win Olympic gold reflects on the evolution of women's rights in Arab countries.

The whistleblower speaks about the anti-doping investigation of her former coach and reflects on her time as an Oregon Project member.

Deena Kastor has written the book on the power of positivity in competition and life. Now injured, she's putting her advice to good use.

Courtney Dauwalter won the 2019 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. But she still (jokingly) refers to her training routine as “amateur hour.”

Appearing in the annual issue was a chance for the sprinter to become the athletic example she never had when she was growing up as an amputee.

Ginette Bedard is a local New York running celeb. She’ll be among the oldest runners on Sunday at the Fifth Avenue Mile.

Vivienne Hau fixes retinas by day; now, she’s co-captain of the first-ever visually impaired Hood to Coast Relay team.

The road to the world championships includes one mile in Manhattan, where Hiltz plans to race for the podium—and have a good time doing it.

She shot herself at age 16. As an adult, she’s found ultrarunning as a means to cope with depression and build a supportive community.

The Ohio native unofficially set a new mark for her age group for the 13.1-mile distance.

After hip surgery, the 2015 world championships bronze medalist shares her comeback story and lends hope to injured runners everywhere.

Cathy Powers wanted to turn the loss of her military son into something positive. She started running for a cause and became healthier, too.

Wherever the Olympian goes, her parents, six siblings, cousins, uncles, and aunts are there to support her. It's a fan club like no other.

In her first year as a pro runner, the 1500-meter specialist has grown confidence as an athlete and an LGBTQ advocate, one race at a time.

After a harrowing fall during the 5,000 meters at the 2016 Olympics, Abbey Cooper has been out of the spotlight for three years. Until now.

In 2018 she wasn’t ready to compete, but the world championships bronze medalist is now happily back to the “marathon grind.”

After cracking her navicular bone, a bone located near the foot’s arch, straight through, the world champion triathlete came back to win two Ironmans.

Ladia Albertson-Junkans will compete at the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run on Saturday in honor of her “solemate” Gabe Grunewald.

Cecilia Flori often smiles through the pain cave, but now she’s hoping an injury doesn’t keep her from competing at the 2019 Western States 100-mile race.

Jacky Hunt-Broersma defied all the naysayers who thought amputee runners couldn't compete on trails. And now she's running ultras.

The age-group world-record holder said, "Every day when you're 103 is a miracle."

"You've changed every life you've touched. Every single one."

Running past an animal shelter got one Atlanta resident wondering if she could put her daily miles to better use.

High school senior Rosalie Fish is using running to shine a light on the violence, murders, and disappearances of women in her community. She doesn't plan to stop in college.

Becky Wade spent a year literally running around the world. Then she wrote a book about it.

She came back to running after a decade away from the sport. A full-time nurse and mother of three boys, she is still making marathon dreams come true.

Julia Hawkins insists we should all try new things. She would know—she started running at 100 and became an age-group ace by 101.

Patricia Lorquet never considered herself an athlete until she discovered that a beginner running program for teen girls could lead to big opportunities and, eventually, a way to give back.

Adva Cohen came to the U.S. to go to college and run fast. Now she's setting national records and chasing Olympic goals.

Molly Bookmyer survived brain surgery—twice. Then her husband beat cancer. Now she’s rising through the ranks on her way to the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials.

Hillary Allen is tackling a new sport in her never-ending quest for strength and self-discovery: gravel cycling. Follow her as she starts from scratch.

When it comes to setting running goals, age is no barrier for this grandmother from Ohio.

Genuine passion for what she does made her a home-improvement television favorite. Amid the boom of her high-profile career, one thing that’s helped keep her grounded—and sane—is running.

The secret to Goldie Sohn’s longevity might be in her movement.

With a career that’s spanned more than two decades, she’s one of the most decorated marathoners in the world. And the mother of five—who’s turning 40 this year—has no plans to step aside.

Desiree Linden surprised even herself when she won the Boston Marathon in 2018. The Olympian’s sense of humor could be her superpower.

The Canadian Olympian finished third overall at the 2018 Boston Marathon, but this year her goal is to place well in the masters division.

After her surprise second-place finish at the 2018 Boston Marathon, Sellers is back—and still stunned.

The Olympic gymnast opens up about why a miscarriage last year influenced her decision about whether to run her first 26.2 miles on April 15.

Soon to be a mom of four, the elite athlete and real estate agent shares eight pearls of wisdom from her experiences training (or not!) through it all.

She won’t be racing at the Boston Marathon this year, but the 2017 New York City champion still has pre-race nerves.

She’s lining up at the 2019 Boston Marathon to mark the 40th anniversary of her first victory on Boylston Street.

At 32, the three-time Olympic track star says she's more passionate about running than ever. Here, she shares her secrets to success when it comes to getting older, wiser—and faster.

Esther Atkins is competing at the 2020 event as an athlete and a coach—to her husband.

In America’s speediest kitchens, the carbs are made from scratch and shared with love.

The reigning Boston Marathon champion is ready to race on Sunday, not just tune up.

A quirky Q&A with the 2016 Olympian (and national champ miler!) on injuries, racing her friends, and the magic of french braids.

The ultrarunner turned to running in 2010 as a way to manage grief. Now, she’s Leadville 100’s defending women’s champion.

Della Works' son inspired her to start running at age 49. Decades later, she still considers running and racing to be among life's greatest gifts.

Two years after surviving an attack four miles into a training run, Kelly Herron is still fighting for empowerment among female runners.

After years of facing questions from fellow athletes, race policies are finally catching up to transgender runners like Grace Fisher.

Nearly two decades after entering the running world, Sara Hall has made running a family affair even as she trains for the 2020 Olympics.

A rare movement disorder wasn’t going to stop Lynn Rogers from completing her 11th Chicago Marathon.

Atlanta Track Club Elite pro Ellie Abrahamson encourages runners of all levels to keep trying—no matter how difficult the struggle.

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Fully recovered after battling Achilles injuries, 800-meter champion Laura Roesler has returned just in time to dominate during the indoor track season.

Olympian Alexi Pappas reflects on her marathon debut in Chicago last fall and her upcoming role in Olympic Dreams, a new film premiering next month.

World champion Emma Coburn discusses her goals for the 2019 NYRR Millrose Games and her plans to tackle the 2019 IAAF World Championships.

From the happiest place on Earth to Boston's world stage, Tina Muir is returning to racing.

Years after representing Canada in the 2004 Olympics, Malindi Elmore’s fast marathon debut suggests she has a bright future in a whole new event.

The new 268-mile Montane Spine Race course record holder shares how raising her 14-month-old daughter helped her prepare for the race.

The Olympic bronze medalist is preparing to win in Tokyo in 2020. Here, she shares how she approaches goal setting.

Jasmin Paris became the first woman to win the 268-mile Montane Spine Race—and she set a new course record by more than 12 hours in the process.

Grief inspired this woman to become a runner and a police officer. Years later, she’s eyeing her first-ever 50K.

Six of the women featured in Sports Illustrated’s annual “Fittest 50” list are among the running world’s brightest stars.

Two years after she fell off a cliff while fleeing an attacker, Hannah Gavios finished the NYC Marathon.

One year before Sarah Cotton's cross-country career took flight, she thought she might never run again.

Camille Herron, Alyssa Godesky and three professional run coaches share the methods they use to measure success in running.

The 2018 Chicago Marathon’s top American female finisher has a renewed enthusiasm for racing after a benign tumor diagnosis in late 2018.

These 15 game-changing stories will leave you inspired, empowered, and excited for what the future holds for women in running.