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8 of the Best Yoga Stretches for Runners
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5 Common Summer Skin Problems Runners Face
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Ready to Tackle the Trails? Start Here
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New and Reviewed: Nike Just Unveiled the Alphafly 2
The refined second-generation feels even better—and faster—than the original.
The Best Sunscreens to Wear During Sweaty Summer Runs in 2022
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Keira D’Amato Sets a New Women’s Record at the NYRR Mini 10K
An impressive pro field delivered some fast times in the historic women's-only race.
Beyond Pasta: The New Rules of Carb Loading
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Strava Is Now More Trail Friendly. Here’s How They Did It.
On Wednesday, the world’s largest social platform for athletes announced several new updates, and trail running is front and center.
360 YOU: The Secret to Summer Running
Hint: It involves a big mindset shift.
Ukrainian Valentyna Veretska Runs to Show Support to Her Country
Though she never stops thinking about the ongoing war, she shares her victories on the roads with the people fighting for Ukraine.
Date Set for Nikki Hiltz’s First In-Person Pride 5K
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How to Nail an Effective Cool-Down Routine
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Dinner in Under an Hour: Genius Time-Saving Tips
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Lumen Claims It Can “Hack Your Metabolism.” Experts Are Skeptical.
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22 Days of 50K: Setting a World Record for LGBTQ+ Youth
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In Her Power: Mary Cain Focuses on a Healthy Future For Girls and Women in Running
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.
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Why Do Removable Sports Bra Pads Exist?
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45-Minute Strength Workout from Nell Rojas
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Alexi Pappas Discusses Her New Book
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Meet Our 2022 Power Women of the Year
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.
In 2020, we started a new tradition: Kicking off the new year by announcing our Women’s Running Power Women of the Year. The women featured in that group were the game changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers within our community; they were the ones to watch, to cheer for, and to be inspired by in this upcoming year.
For the third year in a row, we’re thrilled to announce a new group of honorees. In this year’s list, you’ll find some familiar faces along with a number of new additions. Last year, we broadened our scope beyond just athletes, because it’s not only the pros who are changing the game, it’s women within every corner of our community.
There are top athletes, of course, as well as powerful advocates who are speaking out about everything from domestic violence to racial inequality. We included leaders and innovators, as well as some of the most impactful voices of the women’s running world. Like the rest of us, the women in these pages identify as more than runners, but it’s through running that they’ve inspired us.
These 15 power women are reshaping the running industry for the better—and we can’t wait to watch the impact they make in the upcoming year.