Women's Running Stories

Women's Running Stories features inspiring stories told by exceptional women runners about their running experiences. Hear about the many ways women are achieving excellence and changing their lives through the sport of running. Get motivated to reach your own running goals by women who are making it happen.

Health & Fitness
Running
Society & Culture
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Cherie Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Par...
A non-running injury prompts a time of recovery and reflection
36 min
52
2023 Reflections: Clips to Take With You Into t...
looking back on a variety of excellent takeaways in a year of fantastic stories
37 min
53
Natalie Barlatier: Unwavering Commitment
Barlatier's running journey is marked by tremendous resilience and fortitude, and an exceptional ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
43 min
54
Briana Boehmer: A Difficult Decision and the Po...
40 min
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Neely Spence Gracey: Pregnancy, Marathons, Disn...
45 min
56
Ari Hendrix: Journey to the Olympic Marathon Tr...
Oiselle Underbirds sponsored runner Hendrix tells her marathon story
58 min
57
Sue McDonald: 9 Times a Masters World Record Ho...
The story behind becoming 2023 USATF Masters Track and Field Athlete of the Year
35 min
58
Molly Huddle: 2023 NYC Marathon, Postpartum Bon...
36 min
59
Race Report: Rachel Smith + 2023 USATF 5k Natio...
A joyful return to professional competition after becoming a new mom
24 min
60
Verna Volker: A Journey of Health and Healing, ...
34 min
61
Cherie Turner: The Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project:...
26 min
62
Jennifer Maxwell: Running to Her Own Beat
How Maxwell's relationship with running has changed to suit her needs
29 min
63
Race Report: Jeralyn Poe + 2023 USATF 10k Natio...
Finding confidence in the pro/elite field, with an eye to the Olympic Trials Marathon
23 min
64
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys: On a Quest to Reach Her...
Ultra runner, activist, author Pace-Humphreys wants to know what her ultimate limit will look like.
34 min
65
Claire Bartholic: Finding Her Pace, the Story o...
The Planted Runner podcast host coach Claire Bartholic shares the journey of how satisfying and transformative achieving one big goal can be
34 min
66
Carolyn Su: Her First Trail Adventures, Why Rep...
Diverse We Run founder Su shares the highs and lows of trail running as a Chinese-American woman
47 min
67
Race Report: Tristin Van Ord + 2023 USATF 20km ...
Finding strength and race savvy in overcoming symptoms of anxiety and insomnia
24 min
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Cherie Turner: The Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project:...
33 min
69
Celeste Yvonne: Outrunning Mommy Wine Culture
A recovery and parenting story, launched by a stroller jog
33 min
70
Ruby Wyles: A Disordered Eating Healing Journey...
50 min
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Cherie Louise Turner + 2023 Comrades Marathon: ...
41 min
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Jasmine Santiago: Finding Her Voice, Living Out...
39 min
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Race Report: Kassie Parker + 2023 USATF 7-Mile ...
27 min
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Race Report: Sgt. Ednah Kurgat + 2023 USATF 6km...
19 min
75
Liz Derstine: Her Appalachian Trail FKT Story, ...
The life-changing impact of Liz Derstine's AT adventure
62 min