Run History: The Unforgettable 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
It was hot. The contenders suffered. And the crowd went wild during a wild 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
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Here’s Who Des Linden Will Race at the 2020 Boston Marathon
The women’s elite field at the 2020 Boston Marathon features the defending champion and includes five athletes who have run under 2:20.
Des Linden: “When it Means This Much It’s Easy to Keep Showing Up”
Her arms were stretched wide. Her running jacket was drenched. Des Linden’s expression seemed equal parts “I’m so glad that’s over!” and “Is this really happening?” Hollywood couldn’t have scripted it better. Our country’s running drought had finally ended, amid Mother Nature’s worst: On April 16, 2018, Linden became the first American woman to win […]
Meet the 2020 Power Women of the Year Honorees
We’re starting a new tradition at Women’s Running: We’re kicking off 2020 by announcing our Power Women of the Year. These women are game changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers. They are ones to watch, ones to cheer for, and ones to be inspired by in this upcoming year. The feature appears in our January/February 2020 print issue, […]
Des Linden Explains Her 2020 Decision: “I’m Planning for Three Marathons”
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.
The Olympic Trials? Or the Boston Marathon? Des Linden is Doing the Double
During the past year the speculation has been widespread. Will Desiree Linden race the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 29? Or will she return to the 2020 Boston Marathon on April 20 instead? Linden finally has an answer—and it’s not what many had predicted: she’ll race them both. “Running the Boston Marathon seven weeks after […]
Des Linden, First American Finisher, Takes a Big Swing at the 2019 NYC Marathon
The 2018 Boston Marathon champion took command in the early miles of the 26.2-mile race, with Kellyn Taylor hot on her heels.
What I Tell Myself… On the Starting Line
Six elite women share what goes through their minds on marathon morning.
Top U.S. Women Join Fast International Pro Field at the 2019 New York City Marathon
The 26.2-mile race through the five boroughs could serve as a sneak peek at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Here’s Why Emily Sisson’s London Marathon Performance Matters Right Now
Her 26.2-mile debut adds spice to the depth of U.S. women’s long-distance talent—and we should all take a moment to appreciate the era we’re witnessing.