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After a heartbreaking spring, Keira D’Amato rebounded to win her first national title. In January, she might even go for the American marathon record.

After she broke the Olympic steeplechase wide open to win silver, Courtney Frerichs improved her own American record. She has one more goal to wrap up her big summer.

She never expected to play a part in Canada’s rising tide of women’s distance talent, but as the national record holder, Malindi Elmore is leading the way at the 2021 Olympic marathon.

The lifelong runner designed a new Long Island running store and a space for Olympic athletes to train—all while working from home during COVID-19.

She was one of the most successful American marathon runners ever. Now Amy Cragg is bringing the next generation along.

Even for elite athletes, navigating what comes next during a pandemic is confusing and murky.

The Forestbound bag designer has “mastered the art of looking very chill.” Here’s how the busy business owner makes it all work—and finds time to escape.

The Nike mountain runner went from chronically injured to chasing her dreams.

It’s taken some experimentation, but this scientist turned trail runner has found the formula for success.

The driving force behind U.S. trail running talks the state of the sport, how women’s mountain running has evolved, and her take on virtual learning.

The director of track and field and cross-country at University of Southern California has won big—but won’t rest on her accomplishments.

What the ultrarunner has learned about health, happiness, and love from one of the toughest years of her life.

The women’s track and field head coach at North Carolina State has built a thriving, supportive community.

Success comes from being aware of what’s going on in her head, on the trail, and in the world.

The director of cross-country and track and field at the University of Toledo sees it as her role to boost others.

The head coach of men’s and women’s cross-country teams at the University of Illinois encourages her athletes to strive for hard goals, regardless of the outcome.

She might be the director of track and field and cross-country at the University of Washington, but make no mistake: Powell is still personally guiding each of her athletes.

The head coach of track and field and cross-country at Southern Methodist University sees power in progress.

The former American record holder shares her passion for the sport as associate head women’s cross-country and assistant track and field coach at Iowa State University.

Overcoming a collegiate injury was just one stepping stone on Funke-Harris' path to becoming a running coach at Amherst College.

The former pro athlete celebrates the success of her athletes as head coach of men’s and women’s cross-country and distance track at Grand Canyon University.

It took channeling her true, funny self in order for this elite marathoner to get faster. Now she’s imparting comedic wisdom on her running community.

The double Olympic gold medalist didn’t plan to have a child at this point in her career, but she’s quickly learning there’s no right way to juggle business, parenthood, and training.

It's not just Olympic dreams that are being put on hold for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials winner. In this Women's Running exclusive, Tuliamuk opens up for the first time about the full impact this global pandemic has had on her life.

Many athletes worry about what's on the other side of pro sports, but the 2017 New York City Marathon champion has found new purpose in coaching, cooking, and commentating.

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Desiree Linden is the only contender on the Olympic Marathon Trials start line who’s made the team before—twice. She has big plans this spring and this is just the beginning.

The trajectory of Sara Hall’s career wasn’t what she—or anybody else—anticipated. Now she’s the second-fastest runner on the Olympic Trials starting line.

Emily Sisson ran the fastest record-eligible American debut at the 2019 London Marathon. Could she make the Olympic team on her second try at the distance?

She’s learned a lot since placing sixth at the 2016 marathon trials—and Kellyn Taylor has gotten a lot faster since then, too.

After giving birth to her daughter in 2017, Kipyego struggled to return to health and fitness. She says she’s feeling more like herself these days.

She burst onto the marathon scene in 2018 by winning a national title at the distance. Now Emma Bates has her eyes on Tokyo.

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She’s a nine-time national champion on the roads, but Aliphine Tuliamuk’s greatest marathon might still be ahead of her.

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After switching coaches, training partners, sponsors, events, and her home base, Aisha Praught Leer, a Jamaican national record holder, has flourished.

Genuine passion for what she does made her a home-improvement television favorite. Amid the boom of her high-profile career, one thing that’s helped keep her grounded—and sane—is running.

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Determination and positivity have enabled 94-year-old runner Ann McGowan to find strength in challenging situations throughout her life.

Muslimahs on the Run helps Muslim women find their stride.

Childhood illness once paralyzed Victoria Arlen and nearly took her life. Eight years later, she has not only taught herself to walk again—she’s also learning to run.

Sakiko Minagawa is channeling her talent for running she discovered during high school in the hope of becoming a member of the running elite

American long-distance running icon Deena Kastor shares her secret for unlocking your potential as a runner.

The Slam Runners wake up long before the rest of Salt Lake City to build friendships, share laughs and run.

The steeplechase runner shares six little-known facts as she gears up for the Olympic Trials.

The track star, shooting for a 2016 Olympic team spot, gives her best newbie advice and shares her experiences.

In an excerpt from her new book, one runner shares how she refused to labeled as a victim.

A Norwegian track star shares her story of survival to bring hope and closure to other rape victims—including herself.

18-year-old Alana Hadley will run the New York City Marathon this year—and probably the Olympic Trials in 2016.

Emmy-winning actress Uzo Aduba plays a prisoner on television, but in her real life, she runs to free the world of cancer.

Women’s Running’s art director opens up about her struggles with injury and her drive to make it to another starting line.

For R&B star Mýa, a New Year’s resolution sparked a lifelong love of running.

How does one woman’s dream materialize into running shorts? Find out the story behind the Oiselle Rogas.

Broadway legend, television star and singer Kristin Chenoweth decided to shift the spotlight to her health.

“Pretty Little Liars” star Shay Mitchell finds time between acting and blogging to soothe her soul through running.

The former host of “Entertainment Tonight,” finds balance in giving back.