power women of the year

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She has helped push the running industry toward the recognition that the sport isn't always accessible or welcoming.

In a landscape dominated by hyper-filtered images and rail-thin fitness influencers, 38-year-old social media sensation Erin Azar stands out.

Dorame started the Grounded Podcast, which explores running, culture, land, and community—and the spaces where they overlap.

If anyone had lingering questions about whether good vibes and fast times go hand in hand, Seidel dispatched them.

There are many questions ahead for one of America’s brightest young stars, but, for now, she is mum on the details of goals beyond this standout year.

“Your time is now” is Mu’s oft-repeated mantra, one she credits with changing her mindset and improving her performance.

The silver medalist shot-putter uses her experience to open a dialogue around mental health and well-being.

She’s turned all the challenges she’s faced into additional fuel for her competitive fire, qualifying for the 2021 Olympics in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters.

The superstar runner is working hard to ensure pregnant women everywhere are supported.

“When women are not seen, when they are invisible, it becomes much easier for those in power to forget that they exist and have equal rights as the men in society.”

History has so often shown that meaningful change only occurs when society gets sufficiently angry about an injustice.

In 2019, Mary Cain alleged abuse under the most renowned distance running coach in the country. Then she promised to do whatever she could to fix girls' sports.

From athletes to advocates, business leaders to community voices, these 15 women are reshaping the running industry for the better—and we can’t wait to watch the impact they make in the new year.

An exclusive conversation between four ASICS team members and Women's Running Editor-in-Chief Jen Ator to celebrate women's history month and the incredible achievements of female athletes so far this year.

The longtime champ is giving a voice to those around her.

Plus, she's connecting with fans along the way.

After taking sixth at the Olympic Marathon Trials, the pro runner encouraged fans to share the ups and downs of pandemic life.

By openly sharing about her own mental health and wellness, she creates space for her fans to share, too.

The 2018 Boston Marathon winner Desiree Linden takes us all along for the ride, earning her place as one of the most powerful community builders in running.

Her dedicated coverage of the sport is lifting us all up.

The VP of marketing at Salomon is committed to sustained change that benefits women.

She will continue pushing for stronger representation and storytelling of all runners.

Since joining the brand in late 2019, nine-time Olympic medalist Felix has taken a hands-on role.

The Olympic steeplechaser is stepping up to help bring important issues for professional athletes to the forefront.

The elite runner is also a public health consultant.

The world championships silver medalist finds herself in an "empowering place."

Inside Tatyana McFadden’s incredible and indomitable rise—plus, the racer’s secret to powering through any challenge she faces.

Collegiate runners are increasingly flexing a different kind of muscle.

She has started a long-overdue conversation and a call for an inclusive fitness culture.

Courtney Dauwalter reflects on her first-place U.S. finish at the 2020 Big’s Backyard Ultra.

The Olympic and world champion 400-meter hurdler opens up about realizing a new "why" and her big dreams for 2021.

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 founder of Oiselle is serious about following through.

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Check out Erin Strout's author page.

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Check out Jen Ator's author page.

These 20 women are the game changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers for the next year in running.

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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.

Mary Cain shocked the running world in 2019 when she came forward with her story of emotional abuse at the hands of her former coach Alberto Salazar.

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How one of the greatest runners of all time started a movement for maternity policies everywhere