personal essay

A writer relishes in the ability to feel at home while running anywhere

Learning to embrace the parts of myself that want to be good at things.

Our 360 YOU spring 2022 mentor Kimberly Clark dives into how changing her relationship to running helped unlock her larger purpose.

Dimity McDowell had built her life around running. But to stay pain-free, she had to accept that it was time to put the running shoes away—for good.

Learning to embrace the parts of myself that want to be good at things.

A new author grapples with what she can control and how to let go of miles and word counts.

Allison Pattillo ran two virtual races and discovered the miles (and their challenges) are real, even if the finish line isn't.

Pushing into a new level of training will leave you feeling sore and blah—until the day your body catches up and darkness turns to dancing.

When my mother got off the sidelines, it shifted our relationship forever.

How one 45-year-old runner shaved an hour from her time to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon

Atlanta Track Club Elite pro Ellie Abrahamson encourages runners of all levels to keep trying—no matter how difficult the struggle.

Hitting our goals throughout the year feels good. Mirna did that...and more!

All runners feel the same way. Get through those first 10 minutes and the rest is better—we promise!