Choices, Not Sacrifices, Have Made All the Difference for Aisha Praught Leer
After switching coaches, training partners, sponsors, events, and her home base, Aisha Praught Leer, a Jamaican national record holder, has flourished.
Emma Coburn
Emma Coburn: “I Feel Like I’m Ready For Anything”
When the IAAF announced in November that it would be cutting five events from the Diamond League schedule in 2020—one of which is the steeplechase—Emma Coburn, the 2019 world championship silver medalist and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, was quick to voice her disappointment. “It’s been my event for 12 years and I have given a […]
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, […]
A World Record and More: 6 Takeaways From the U.S. Outdoor Championships
The U.S.A. Track & Field Outdoor Championships were packed with entertaining competition as the top American runners qualified for the world championships.
How (and Why!) to Watch the 2019 U.S.A. Track & Field Outdoor Championships
The fastest runners in the country are vying for spots on the world championships team during the competition in Des Moines, Iowa.
These Pro Runners Will Bake You a Cake (or Loaf of Bread) as Fast as They Can
In America’s speediest kitchens, the carbs are made from scratch and shared with love. What do Molly Huddle, Emma Coburn, Aliphine Tuliamuk, and Colleen Quigley have in common—besides a combined 44 national titles, a couple of Olympic teams, and a few American records? They’re all aces in the kitchen. When it comes to high-quality nourishment, […]
“Boss Lady” Emma Coburn Has One Big Goal In Mind For 2019
Breaking 9 World champion. Olympic medalist. Seven-time national champion. For nearly a decade, American steeplechaser Emma Coburn has rocked the top of the steeplechase scene, solidifying her place in track history as one of the best ever in the 3,000-meter event. Although she has achieved enormous success, the 28-year-old from Crested Butte, Colo., continues to […]
These Dynamite Runners Made Sports Illustrated’s “Most Fit” List For 2018
Six of the women featured in Sports Illustrated’s annual “Fittest 50” list are among the running world’s brightest stars.
Meet Boulder’s #Bossladies, Running’s Newest Supergroup
Sarah Barker with the DL—and sharp commentary—on new lady group with steeplechaser Emma Coburn at its nucleus and her husband, Joe Bosshard, as the coach.
4 Incredible Moments From This Year’s USATF Outdoor Championships
Four of the most surprising moments from this year's USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.