Elite Runner

After a heartbreaking spring, Keira D’Amato rebounded to win her first national title. In January, she might even go for the American marathon record.

Because of her 2011 victory in New York, Firehiwot Dado has given her family greater opportunities than she once had.

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

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.

This five-time All-American is forging her own path to success.

After switching coaches, training partners, sponsors, events, and her home base, Aisha Praught Leer, a Jamaican national record holder, has flourished.

Austrailian-based elite distance runner Sinead Diver, 42, has a knack for challenging–and shattering–perceptions.

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Check out Erin Strout's author page.

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Check out Jen Ator's author page.

Check out Jen Ator's author page.

She is a three-time gold medalist. But long jumper and sprinter Tianna Bartoletta has stood on the world’s most prestigious podiums also as a survivor.

Although it’s hard to believe that hurdler Sydney McLaughlin will be going for her second Games at 20 years old, she’s matured in countless ways since 2016.

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.

The 2019 New York City Marathon is on Nov. 3. We have all the details on how to watch the race through the five boroughs.

After competing for 15 years, the 2017 New York City Marathon champ will coach the Bowerman Track Club, becoming one of the only women guiding the careers of U.S. Olympic runners.

Brigid Kosgei of Kenya went out at a blazing pace at the 2019 Chicago Marathon on the way to a new world record.

In an event dubbed the 1:59 Challenge, sponsored by a chemical company, Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour barrier for the 26.2-mile distance.

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.

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.

The fastest runners in the country are vying for spots on the world championships team during the competition in Des Moines, Iowa.

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.

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.

The country's fastest female marathoner is looking to set an American record this fall.

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.

“We’re running as Team USA, really,” said Desiree Linden, the defending champion, of helping Hasay pace herself to third place.

There was little doubt who was going to win from early in the 26.2 miles, but Americans Desiree Linden and Jordan Hasay landed in the top five.

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.

She hasn’t raced 26.2 miles since 2017, but she made a pact with Joan Benoit Samuelson that on April 15, they’ll see each other on the starting line in Hopkinton.

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.

American long-distance running icon Deena Kastor shares her secret for unlocking your potential as a runner.

People affectionately call this ultrarunner 'Wonder Woman Jax.'

Elite runner Steph Bruce opens up on why she shares every moment—good and bad—of her training.

Alexi Pappas talks about the real scary things in life—the things we "want."

Alexi Pappas shares her latest poem on what it feels like to break the tape—like charging "toward the castle I built myself."

If there's any serendipitous story to read about ahead of the Trials, it's Stephanie Bruce's wild ride to the 10K Olympic standard.

Stephanie Bruce is keeping it real with her long journey through 6.2 miles—plus a little extra mishap during the final mile.

These Olympic Trials–bound women share their first marathon memories.

Elite runner Alexi Pappas shares her feelings on running when it's about to rain.

Sometimes breakthrough moments in running come when you're not even expecting it.

One elite runner makes beauty out of the sometimes-gross gunk we collect between our toes while on the trails.

This pro runner has the top tips she has learned during her marathons, to help get you through.

Imagine the interaction if your favorite pair could talk to its surroundings as you run.

Runners hate to stop running, but cross-training is just as important to our training.

Elite runner, writer and filmmaker Alexi Pappas reflects on the "before" of a run in a beautiful poem.

American Record Holder Deena Kastor wants runners to come experience how she trains.

Stephanie Bruce shares her tips for running with a baby bump—and why it's awesome.

The running legend offers her best advice on navigating the Boston course.

Sarah Attar was the first female runner to represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympics.

A sneak peak at our upcoming web series about elite runner Kara Goucher!

How many strides does an Olympic marathoner take? Find out that and more while learning what it takes to run a speedy marathon.

This California girl trains with the boys! Elite athlete Brenda Martinez shares what keeps her moving.