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.