Am I Really A Runner?

Nine women share their perspective.

Listen to a lively podcast discussion with Erin Strout, our website editor, about women, running, and goals for bringing people together through improved coverage of the sport.

After years of running on the road, blogger Jenn Wilson decided to try something new—and discovered a whole new passion in trail racing.

It's going to be hard when you first start out—but it will be worth it.

Jenn Wilson shares the triumphant story of her first sub-30-minute 5K, a personal race goal she set 3.5 years ago.

After trying the Whole30 diet for a third time, this endurance runner offers her feedback on the diet's fueling plan.

One runner writes a letter addressing the struggle she and other athletes face during the transition from winter to spring.

Blogger Jenn Wilson has come a long way in her sub-30-minute 5K journey–and she's so close to accomplishing her biggest running goal yet.

Though often considered a training tool for elites, speed work can be a valuable training strategy for every runner.

Everyone discovers running in their own way, on their own time. This runner shares her reasons why each runner should cherish their journey.

After spending 18 months training for goal races, one runner decided to explore the off-season–and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

Blogger Jenn Wilson explains why runners should stop focusing so much on the number they see when they step on a scale.

Running doesn't have to be a solo sport. Explore workout groups near you to discover the value of running communities.

We love running, but running alone isn't enough to continue setting new PRs. Become a stronger runner by cross-training.

During the busiest season of the year, it's important to show kindness to yourself by granting some leeway when it comes to training.

These are three of the best reasons to run during the holiday season.

How does one go about defining strength? This runner believes strength to be a measurement reliant upon personal goals and experiences.

When your training mileage seems daunting, these four practical tips will help you make it through.

Our new blogger Jenn Wilson, who has always met her running-related goals, wonders if there are real limits to running-related progress.

A runner says "thank you" to the ex that left her life and unsuspectingly drove her to adopt the sport that's been there for her ever since.