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Cory McGee and Heather MacLean round out the team going to Tokyo.

After a harrowing prelim round, Cooper just falls short of making the Olympic team but remains grateful for the build up. 

The women in the 1500 meters and 5,000 meters are racing for their spot on the Olympic team.

The most-decorated track star in U.S. history finished second in the 400 meters in a come-from-behind thriller.

The sprinter is considered Team USA’s biggest hope for a medal in Tokyo. She shared her biggest moment with her grandmother.

The 2016 Olympian has been part of a trio of women who have dominated the steeplechase for five years.

In the semi-final round of the 5,000 meters on the first day of the Olympic Trials, it was Abbey Cooper who inspired again.

The Olympic hopeful is banking on a few big changes being key to her representing Team USA in Tokyo this summer.

The breaking news of Shelby Houlihan's four-year ban created an outpouring of confusion. We waded through the science and research to help answer some of the top questions.

The American record holder and 2016 Olympian was the top contender for Team USA in the 1500 meters and 5,000 meters.

College runners are racing faster than ever. Our exclusive survey reveals changes in training and racing patterns that underlie the surge of PRs and records.

Outside+ members are invited to an exclusive talk with Olympic marathoners Abdi Abdirahman and Aliphine Tuliamuk, and everyone can participate in Abdi's marathon challenge.

A new petition is going around as the South African athlete continues to challenge the World Athletics ruling preventing her from competing.

A powerful conversation about how much farther we can all go, both in running and life, when assumptions and stereotypes are ignored.

Check out Erin Strout's author page.

UK-based runner Natasha Acres has just won $100K to expand her eco-friendly virtual race platform.

What went wrong, and what we can all learn from the tragedy at the Yellow River Stone Forest 100K

Many races are coming back in 2021, but don’t expect to pick up right where you left off.

Another sign that racing is coming back? Molly Seidel, Sara Hall, Des Linden and more will compete at the Mini 10K.

Gaia GPS ensured I got the weekend I wanted.

This outdoor enthusiast is always thinking about her next adventure and her next meal. Outside+ helps her conquer both.

I’m a beginner at so many other activities outside, but have all the information I need to get started.

The 2016 Olympic steeplechaser left the Bowerman Track Club and Nike sponsorship to forge a new career path.

By expanding my focus a bit wider than running, I became a stronger, happier runner.

With COVID-19 safety measures in place, it marks another step back to big running events.

Elite athletes are training hard, tuning up, and putting on some good shows on the way to the 2021 Olympics.

Plus, three reasons to keep at your new running habit.

With the goal of increasing the sport’s fan base, a 10-meet series will be broadcast live on ESPN starting May 15.

Some big names were out this weekend at the Golden Games.

The American Psychological Association study shows that the pandemic has done a number on our mental and physical well-being.

Tightened qualifying standards and an unprecedented cut-off time have brought qualifying marks close to the speeds required to toe the line during the height of the first running boom.

Some people are pleased. Others aren't. Many were hilarious.

What does this mean for Peloton tread owners?

COVID-sniffing biodetection dogs will be on site to screen race participants at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in July.

Lacking a diversity of perspectives, “Nike’s Big Bet” misses the mark on athlete abuse.

Gwen Berry and Tianna Bartoletta are among the Olympians who disagree with the decision to sanction peaceful demonstrations.

Olympic hopefuls will race on Saturday on the brand-new track at Hayward Field, plus Kara Goucher makes her NBC commentary debut.

We’re partnering with Soles4Souls to keep used shoes out of the landfill and put them to use in the fight against poverty.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Shelia Burrell, Shalane Flanagan, Lauren Fleshman, and other pro coaches talked to Women's Running Coaching Collective about their experiences, plus the state of their profession and our sport.

The 2018 champion is coming back to try to reclaim her Boston Marathon title at the 125th anniversary of the race.

A behind-the-scenes photo essay of Desiree Linden's record-setting 50K run in Oregon.

The people's champion set a new 50K world record and the internet LOVED IT.

At a self-created race in Oregon, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion set a record at a new distance.

The French running company Salomon is hosting an all-expenses paid, 4-day ultra-running camp in Moab, UT. Lucky participants could potentially earn a spot on the company’s US Elite Team for 2022.

The 17-year cicadas are back—and making a lot of noise.

The 30-year-old Army Captain broke the women's record previously set by her friend.

Some analysis of why she'd pick tri over track.

The most important takeaways from three decades of running.

Anti-transgender legislation continues to move through many states barring transgender girls from playing sports.

Men can coach women, and women can coach men. But something special happens when women lead women.

After disappointment at the Olympic Marathon Trials, Emily Sisson took time to examine her weaknesses.

The pro runner was working in the pharmacy during the mass shooting at King Soopers. A fund will support her and her coworkers.

The organization wants to shift the way the sports industry sees, values, supports, and protects all women.

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon, a dedicated runner from the Los Angeles area, wrote about her experiences as an Asian American in the United States at a time when hate crimes are at an alarming increase across the country. Plus what you can do to support the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) community at this time.

Researchers at California State University, Channel Islands, and the Runner’s Equity Alliance launch a study to understand how trail and ultrarunners are affected by sexual assault and harassment.

The COVID-19 safety measures will include about 10,000 fewer runners at the in-person event.

The six-time Olympic gold medalist continues to speak out on family leave policies for athletes.

The new all-women’s pro training group in Los Angeles has a mission to run fast and empower more BIPOC to join the sport.

Race directors plan to host the 45th Grandma’s Marathon in June using crowd science software to implement social distancing.

The 2018 Boston Marathon champion is moving up in distance, but still has a fall 26.2-mile race on her mind.

Professional sports leagues extensively tested COVID-positive athletes to learn more about myocarditis risks.

A reduced in-person race size has opened up the virtual field.

After winning the Olympic Marathon Trials a year ago, she never imagined what the next 365 days would bring.

Through a partnership with nonprofit &Mother, Cadenshae will help three track athletes chase their Olympic dreams.

Women’s Running's parent company acquires Outside magazine, Outside TV, Gaia GPS, athleteReg, and Peloton Magazine, boosting the depth and diversity of storytelling and services in our Active Pass membership.

The 2016 Olympian’s career has been riddled with setbacks, but she has always found a way to rise to the occasion.

The Running Industry Diversity Coalition is a partner in Finish the Run, as part of its work to fight systemic racism.

The virtual event hosted by Live Feisty Media will debut March 26-28, 2021.

Join today to get a free coached training plan, a wide variety of exclusive content and other great perks.

The four-time NCAA champion from the University of Colorado has signed her first contract with New Balance.

In an attempt at setting an American record on Sunday, Sara Hall falls short, but still takes 89 seconds off her best.

After so few opportunities for road racing in 2020, these pros hope to put on a 26.2-mile show on Sunday at the Marathon Project in Arizona.

The Indigenous people in Mexico made famous in the U.S. by Born to Run tell their side of the story in an ESPN documentary.

Olympians Gwen Berry, Moushaumi Robinson, and Tianna Bartoletta reflect on what this change means.

In her first attempt at racing the 10,000 meters, Schneider revealed her strength while unleashing her kick.

When 2020 went sideways, the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials winner decided to pursue another dream.

Introducing an exclusive giveaway for Active Pass members.

When a young pole vaulter got frustrated that nobody made women’s-specific shoes for her sport, she got to work.

No races? No problem. Keira D’Amato will create her own—and win it.

POM will look to add the FinisherPix photo service for race participants into its Active Pass Membership program.