21 Women Who Are Transforming The World Through Running
Team WR highlights 21 women who are changing the world through running.
These articles are extensions of some of the amazing women included in our October 2017 issue, featuring Gabe Grunewald. They have all made an impact on the sport of running, whether it’s an epic elite runner achievement, a social cause, overcoming horrific obstacles or impacting the industry with innovative ideas and thoughts. The issue is on newsstands from Sept. 26 to Nov 6.
Team WR highlights 21 women who are changing the world through running.
Women's Running speaks with Holly Kearl, the founder of 501(c)(3) nonprofit Stop Street Harassment and one of our 2017 Game Changers.
We want one of those shirts!
There are a handful of cities showing the documentary to support Gabe.
She talks about that final turn, those moments on the ground with Courtney, her sister's emotional video and what's next for her resume.
Run 4 All Women founder Alison Désir speaks with eight of the movement's ambassadors that continue pushing for social change.
Donations started pouring in to help Gabe with cancer treatment costs.
Sara Vaughn has announced that she's creating a scholarship for parents pursuing undergraduate degrees at the University of Colorado.
Alison M. Désir explains how the Run4AllWomen mission that started in January 2017 transformed into a global movement.
The elite runner ditched running in order to get her period back and hopefully get pregnant—which happened two months later!
She's a mom, a competitive athlete and a realtor—and now the woman who stole everyone's hearts!
Way to go, mama!
It was like a prayer circle to wish her well in her continued journey against cancer.
She is definitely Wonder Woman!
Olympian Alysia Montaño will race in the USATF Outdoor Championships 800m this Thursday while pregnant for the second time.
Her attitude toward cancer and competing on the track is so incredible.
Harriette Thompson is a crowd pleaser, and these photos prove everyone is pleased to be in her presence.
Harriette Thompson doesn't recognize her age—and this video shows just how true that statement is.
Tremendous story about a tremendous runner.
Her blog has garnered a lot of attention—and it's her journey that's so important to hear.
What a historic day!
Fifty years after becoming the first female entrant in the Boston Marathon, Kathrine Switzer took on the course in her iconic big number.
They are retiring number 261!
We applaud Tina for this one!
Jenna Powers realized just how transformative running was in her life. Learn how she is celebrating her fortieth year through the sport.
Kayleigh Williamson became the first runner with Down syndrome to finish the Austin Half Marathon—despite a sprained ankle!
After it raised over $100K for Planned Parenthood, now you have the opportunity to plan a Run 4 All Women of your own this summer.
Former President/CEO of NYRR and Race Director of the NYC Marathon is heading up Virgin Sport and plans to change how we celebrate sport.