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@WomensRunning
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3 years
Raven Saunders Protests on the Podium. When asked what the ‘X’ meant, @GiveMe1Shot responded: “It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet." #Tokyo2020
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Top Americans @ByGollyMolly12 (6th/2:25:13) and @SaraHall3 (2nd/2:22:01) celebrate their #LondonMarathon finishes. (PHOTO: Bob Martin for Virgin Money London Marathon)
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Gabriele Grunewald June 25, 1986-June 11, 2019 #BraveLikeGabe
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Seidel sets an American course record in 2:24:42 at the 50th #NYCMarathon -- held by Kara Goucher, 2:25:53, since 2008.
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For those wondering, Abby Anderson absolutely crushed her PR today, finishing the #TCSNYCMarathon in 3:08. She was running in honor of her sister, Gabe Grunewald. #BraveLikeGabe
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Stephanie Bruce finishes her final Boston Marathon as a pro athlete, 2nd American, 12th place in 2:28:02. #BostonMarathon
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She’s the only contender on the Olympic Marathon Trials start line who’s made the team before—twice. On Saturday, @des_linden is ready to make history. #Atlanta2020
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Des Linden finishes 13th in 2:28:47. #BostonMarathon
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Molly Seidel is the third American woman to ever medal in an Olympic marathon, along with Deena Kastor and Joan Benoit Samuelson. #Olympics
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Thousands of people across the country will run 2.23-miles in Ahmaud Arbery’s honor on Friday, which would have been his 26th birthday. #IRunWithMaud
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"I’m finally believing in myself the way that she wanted me to. I’m excited to show her what I can do.” Abby Anderson is running the @nycmarathon on Sunday in honor of her sister, Gabe Grunewald. #BraveLikeGabe #RunningOnHope
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"When I saw the photo of @ShalaneFlanagan 's new son...my heart leapt the way a mother’s heart does at the sight of a newborn. But I also felt a special connection to little Jack. Like him, I was adopted at birth." @DeenaKastor
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Shalane Flanagan has won the @nycmarathon !!!! Congratulations, Shalane, on an incredible performance!!!!!!
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Nell Rojas repeats at the first American finisher of the Boston Marathon, finishing in 10th place, 2:25:57. A huge PR (formerly 2:27:12). #BostonMarathon
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Shalane Flanagan has officially finished her Project Eclipse, finishing her sixth marathon in six weeks in 2:33. #NYCMarathon
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The rumors are true: @ShalaneFlanagan will defend her @nycmarathon title this year, and we couldn't be more excited.
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We couldn't be more thrilled to release our latest cover with one of our favorite runners, @des_linden ! The two-time Olympian had big plans for 2020. Didn't we all? But in typical Des Linden-style, she's taking the uncertain times in stride.
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Stephanie Bruce, who is running her last Boston Marathon as a pro, is in 15th place on PR pace. Predicted finish: 2:26:31 (her PR is 2:27:47).
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She did it! At the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Shalane Flanagan finished six 26.2-mile races in 42 days. "I retired, I had knee surgery, I was transitioning into a coaching role; I felt like I struggled. That’s why I latched on so hard to this idea."
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We're sending peace to @gg_runs and strength to @JustinGrunewald and all of her loved ones. An update on Gabe can be found here:
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“I think there’s a maturity among us and a recognition that someone else’s success doesn’t take away from your own accomplishments," says Des Linden who is a role model to many current and aspiring marathoners. #2020PowerWomen @des_linden
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“I have a million and one reasons to be grateful to Jenny Simpson." First-time Olympians Elle Purrier St. Pierre and Cory McGee give thanks to the legend who came before them.
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. @Des_Linden on her 4th-place finish at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials: “I'm trying not to think about emotions at all, because I feel like I'll pour out of my eyes in a second."
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“I still want to be an elite athlete but being an advocate for women’s sports and healthy coaching practices is my new dream,” says Mary Cain. #2020PowerWomen @runmarycain
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. @brooksrunning releases emotional documentary on Gabe Grunewald's journey thru cancer, chemo & running toward USAs:
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The great Gabe Grunewald ( @gg_runs ) graces our Oct. cover—leading the charge of most powerful women in running in 2017. On newsstands now!
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We spoke to 9-year-old Addison Rosario about her campaign for an American Girl Doll that looks like her friend Aliphine Tuliamuk, winner of the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials.
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It's the 35th anniversary of Joan Benoit Samuelson's gold medal at the 1984 Olympics—the first women's marathon included in the Games. "If not for Joanie, certainly there’d be no Des, or Shalane, or Deena, or Jordan, or Molly, or Amy, or Kara, or…"
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"I just wanted to really show her no matter what, that you do things with character, integrity, and you don’t give up." Allyson Felix is going to her fifth Olympic Games.
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Good luck to everyone racing the NYC Marathon tomorrow! Reminder Women's Race is 8:40am EDT (don't forget the hour change!). Here's who and how to watch.
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"I ran having Agnes in my heart today. I ran this race for Agnes." How the Kenyan women worked together at the New York City Marathon, in honor of Agnes Jebet Tirop, who was killed in her home last month.
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The idea came to her and was developed within a day, but the message is timeless.
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Molly Huddle won't race the Boston Marathon on Monday, but she has a good reason: She's pregnant. "I’m definitely checking this off my life to-do list, so that’s a happy reason to take a little break.”
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And Shalane Flanagan, who just completed her 4th of 6 World Marathon Majors events, finishes in 2:40:34. #BostonMarathon
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Running reduces anxiety and gives us a sense of control in that particular moment in life and, by doing so, allows us to just “be” in the moment.
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After 15 years in the sport, @ShalaneFlanagan announces her retirement. “My relationship with running has evolved over the last couple of years and I’m in a really happy place to use my love for the sport in new ways.”
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Just a reminder from us to you: If you run, you are a #RealRunner ! We celebrate all runners–no matter how far or how fast you go!
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The 2021 Olympic Trials are finally underway. And Abbey Cooper gave the crowd something to cheer for in the 5,000-meter semifinal.
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She's waited a long time for her first Mother's Day, but Shalane Flanagan is looking forward to celebrating on Sunday with her newborn son, Jack.
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Des Linden begins her first ultramarathon at 8:15 a.m. PDT and she's going for the 50K world record, too. "I’m not really looking to collect accolades or define a legacy or anything like that. For me it’s motivating and this new distance is intriguing."
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“My grandmother’s my heart, my grandmother is my superwoman, so to be able to just have her here at the biggest meet of my life and be able to cross the finish line and right up those steps knowing I’m an Olympian now, it just felt amazing.”
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. @karagoucher remembers her grandfather, who recently lost his battle with coronavirus, as supportive, compassionate, and the person who introduced her to running. Our hearts are with her and her family.
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How many times have you jogged back & forth along the same street to reach a full # on your mileage count?
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Let’s Goooooooo!!!!
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Running reduces anxiety and gives us a sense of control in that particular moment in life and, by doing so, allows us to just “be” in the moment.
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. @bmartrun latest Instagram post will humble the hell out of you:
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“Maybe I can still crack a good one. It might not be the best marathon of my career, but if I feel like I can put together one more good one, I’ll chase it."
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Des Linden has had a few days to reflect on her record-setting 50K—she opens up about having fun, being vulnerable, and how we can all learn to power through uncomfortable moments.
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“You have to find some purpose in putting one foot in front of the other and tap into why you run. It can’t just be about race results.”
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The partnership between the two, who are also fierce competitors on race day, is what Shelby Houlihan describes as a game changer for her career.
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More on @allysonfelix 's new deal w/ @athleta . "...whether it’s with the force of your body or the power of your voice, you’re only getting stronger. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your legacy.”
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"Losing a year of racing could just add time to the end of my career if I invest in getting stronger and learning how to correct my weaknesses.” How Emily Sisson is bouncing back to make the Tokyo Games.
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This picture says it all. @ShalaneFlanagan collapsing into teammate @HastyHastings after 1-3. Outstanding.
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“Seeing your peers do incredible things kind of gives you the courage to go after it...they’re the best in the world, but I figured if I hung with them long enough and was brave, something good would come of it.” #tokyo2020 #olympics
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Des Linden, running her first marathon since she turned 40 in July, placed 17th in 2:27:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, lowering the American master’s record by 12 seconds.
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We're thrilled to unveil our new cover athlete @SaraHall3 . Her curiosity, resiliency, and spirituality have propelled her to unexpected marathon success in her late thirties and inspired the runner in all of us. Read her cover story here:
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Harriette Thompson! Oldest female marathon finisher! 7:24! #RNRSD http://t.co/xGqIHLI5mA
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“I kept looking back and said, ‘Molly we’re going to do this together.’ I thought if we worked together, we’re actually going to accomplish the mission of the day, which was to make the team.” 2020 Olympians use teamwork at the Trials.
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At 25K, Des Linden is in 16th place. Looks to be running with Steph Bruce, through in 1:26:59. #BostonMarathon
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"It speaks to women in sports and women in running specifically," @des_linden said of @alydixon262 's support in a post-race interview. "We want to push things forward and we want to see progress, we want to see recognition."
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Tomorrow @KaraGoucher races the 50K at the #TNF50 . "This is a story about presence; it’s about being able to hold space for the person you were, the person you are, and the person you could become."
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As two pregnant women, Rachel Hyland and @LaurenPhilbrook , ran at the back of the pack on Saturday they could hear people cheering, 'Good luck to all four of you!' #Atlanta2020
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Check out our June travel issue, featuring cover runner @TheGoldenRatio4 , on newsstands now!
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Cover shot for @womensrunning Magazine! Behind the scenes: the hardest part was getting the dogs to go in remotely the same direction, esp once Queso was tired. We did this shot ~50 times, and it was FREEZING! I was shivery by the end. Photo credit @noahwillman
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At 38, age is just a number for Sara Hall, who has been a picture of persistence her entire career. Here, she shares 7 keys to her success.
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Yesterday, Sara Vaughn raced her very first marathon in California. This mom of four, wife, and full time employee not only completed it but set a new course record and ran the 5th fastest time by an American women in 2021. How does she do it all?
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Thanks for following along at @MarathonProj — stay tuned for post-race interviews with @SaraHall3 , @KeiraDAmato and @kellyn_taylor .
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“US women dream bigger because of you.” @MollyHuddle and other runners react to @ShalaneFlanagan ’s retirement. #ThankYouShalane
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It's here!!! We’re proud to unveil our 2022 Power Women issue. Like the rest of us, these 15 Power Women identify as more than runners, but it’s through running that they’ve inspired us. Meet them all here:
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. @KevinHart4real 's Hood to Coast announcement is the best thing to watch on Monday morning:
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Our June cover runner @TheGoldenRatio4 shares a few of her dog-approved recipes—and some bonus tips for dog owners who want to start running w/ their pups!
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"I never thought I would run in enough races to really start to feel the effects of the sport’s exclusivity, but as I kept running I kept noticing the lack of fellow black marathoners."
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Did you start running after becoming a mom? If so, we want to hear from you for our next issue! Comment here or DM us for details ASAP!!
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Don't let other people's views of you stop you from what you want to accomplish. — @nadiaaboulhosn
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"No matter what I do in sports at this point, I’ve done the big thing already. And that’s standing up for myself, that’s standing up for other people, and that’s trying to create change.” How Mary Cain prevails as one of the strongest women in the sport.
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6-time Olympic gold medalist @allysonfelix shared her story about maternal mortality in front of lawmakers today. “There were others just like me. Black like me. Healthy like me, doing their best, just like me. And they faced death like me, too."
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Happy 💃🏻👯👭🙋🏽👩‍❤️‍👩 Day! #InternationalWomensDay
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That. Was. Amazing. 🇺🇸 @ByGollyMolly12 #tokyo2020
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Who is planning a morning run tomorrow? http://t.co/xy0dsBmqfo
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SMILING! And @EliudKipchoge makes history, finishing the 1:59 Challenge in 1:59:40 Unofficial!!! "His running is a gift to all of us." #INEOS159
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🔥 #AllysonFelix on the cover of our January/February issue is our 2020 mood 🔥 On newsstands now!! #womensrunning #powerwomen
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POLL: do you feel safer if races require full covid vaccination in order to toe the start line?
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How do we keep running when everything is so uncertain? Look to Desiree Linden—she’ll show us the way.
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“We can do this. We can put on events…Let’s do them really safely and let’s take all the precautions we possibly can." @SaraHall3 headlines a new elite-only December marathon that will include a 26-day virtual challenge for the rest of us.
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We're thrilled to unveil our next cover athlete - 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana Mcfadden. An incredible athlete who's rise & dominance in the sport comes from her raw strength, power, and a resilience she says has always been inside of her.
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Go, moms-to-be!
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Babies on board!
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Sara Hall became the second-fastest American woman ever at 26.2 miles on Sunday at the Marathon Project. She still wants more. “You go for it out there and that was definitely all I had today.”
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OH MY GOD Abdi makes his 5th Olympic team at age 43.
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As she crosses in 2nd Keira D’Amato says to Hall, “Did you get it?!”
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