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Gear

The Best Sunscreens to Wear During Sweaty Summer Runs in 2022

Now is the time to stock up on editor-tested sunscreens to keep your skin protected on summer runs.

Melanie Mitchell, Malissa RodenburgJune 13, 2022

Training

Marathon Training Tips For Time-Crunched Runners

If you are time-crunched and finding it hard to fit in marathon training to your daily schedule, follow these tips.

Jessica SeborApril 7, 2022

Culture

These Classic Running Books Were Made for Cold-Weather Reading

We asked a group of runners for their all-time favorite books. These were the top answers.

Malissa RodenburgOctober 14, 2021

Culture

20 Years Later, Deena Kastor Reflects on the New York City Marathon After 9/11

Fifty-four days after the attack, Kastor lined up with an international field of 30,000 in her first-ever marathon.

Michelle HamiltonSeptember 11, 2021

Culture

10 of the Best Books Written By Olympians

Get in the Olympic spirit by adding these to your summer reading list.

Malissa RodenburgJuly 26, 2021

Food

How to Go Vegan: 4 Tips From Runners Who Have Done It

These runners have found harmony between running crazy miles and eating plant-based. We asked them how they do it.

Malissa RodenburgJune 16, 2021

Food

Thinking About Eating Less Meat? These Are Deena Kastor's Plant-Based Food Staples

After transitioning to a mostly vegan diet, Kastor shares what food keeps her going.

Malissa RodenburgJune 4, 2021

Training

Inside the Mental Game of Elite Marathoners

Finishing 26.2 miles takes weeks and months of prepping your body. But what runs through your mind can lead to even bigger strides. Follow in the footsteps of these elite marathoners for a mental game plan that will power you to any goal.

Mallory KrevlingMay 14, 2021

People

Roberta Groner, 43, Has Record-Setting Marathon Plans in 2021

The masters star picked herself up after a disappointment at the Olympic Marathon Trials to reset her lifestyle and goals.

Erin StroutApril 25, 2021

Wellness

How to Find Your Purpose—in Running or Life

Finding your path is more than a cliché: It can help you reach your potential. Discover what purpose looks like and how to find yours.

Cassie ShortsleeveFebruary 7, 2021

People

Meet the 2021 Power Women of the Year Honorees

From athletes to advocates, business leaders to community voices, these 25 women are reshaping the running industry for the better—and we can’t wait to watch the impact they make in the new year. Meet our 2021 Power Women of the Year.

The Editors of Women's RunningJanuary 8, 2021

Beginner

Deena Kastor’s Tips For First-Time Marathoners

American marathon record holder Deena Kastor offers tips on marathon recovery and getting through the difficult moments in a tricky race.

Meghan RoosJanuary 4, 2021

People

Deena Kastor’s Best Race and How She Achieved It

Kastor ran a masters marathon record by using “roller coaster” training, using a smart taper, and practicing mental toughness and positivity.

Amby BurfootAugust 24, 2020

Wellness

The Biggest Mistake Runners Make When It Comes to Sun Protection

As our outdoor mileage increases in spring and summer, so too should our sun protection.

Malissa RodenburgJune 19, 2020

People

Deena Kastor Opens Up About Her Own Adoption

In an exclusive essay, the Olympic medalist and American record holder in the marathon reflects on the meaning of family, motherhood, and the role adoption has played in her life.

Deena KastorMay 8, 2020