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.
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Cherie Louise Turner: Part 8, Over 50, Sub 20, ...
This is the latest installment of the Over 50, Sub 20, 5k project, where WRS host Cherie Turner is aiming to break 20 min. in the 5k at age 55.
29 min
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Birdie Wermy: A Marathon Journey, through Sobri...
Native woman Birdie Wermy shares her running journey, through sobriety and 7 marathons, including the 2024 Chicago Marathon, running as part of the Native Women Run Team
34 min
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Marlinda Francisco: Ultra Trail Runner, Her Run...
How Marlinda Francisco developed into a runner, first running road races in honor of family, to finishing her first 100km trail race.
30 min
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Lauren Hagans: Racing the Marathon, a New Chapt...
Pro runner Lauren Hagans on racing the Chicago Marathon and how, at 38, she's just getting started racing this distance
23 min
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Podcast Spotlight: Starting Line 1928: Cheryl T...
Olympic silver medalist and Colgate Games meet director Cheryl Toussaint shares her story with running journalist and host Cindy Kuzma
97 min
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Grace Norman: Her Paralympic Return to Gold
The Paralympic journey of professional Paratriathlete Grace Norman, and her pursuit of gold, once again.
38 min
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Race Report: Emily Venters + 2024 USATF 5k Nati...
How young pro runner Emily Venters navigated mental health challenges, and returned to health, confidence, and elite level racing
29 min
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2024 Post-Election Special, with Host Cherie Lo...
7 min
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Naseemah Palmer: "Running Reminds Me I'm Living"
How, in the depths of undiagnosed post-partum depression, running stopped Naseemah Palmer in her tracks, and changed her life
32 min
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Stefanie Flippin: Pro Ultra Runner, Transformin...
How professional ultra runner Stefanie Flippin navigated injury, illness, and grief to transform her running and align with what she values most
49 min
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LIVE EVENT: Native Women Run Team at the 2024 C...
Stories told live from the Native Women Run team, about community, running, representation, and taking on the 2024 Chicago Marathon
46 min
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Vicki Hunter: A Lifelong Call to Run
Vicki Hunter, 63, was called to running at an early age. This story follows her dynamic, passionate connection to the sport through decades.
53 min
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Cherie Louise Turner: Part 7, Over 50, Sub 20, ...
How WRS host Cherie is learning to set satisfying goals and how she navigated running and racing through an overseas move.
33 min
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Race Report: Erika Kemp + 2024 USATF 10k Nation...
Professional runner Erika Kemp shares the story behind her terrific performance at the 2024 10k National Road Championships
29 min
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Wynonna Fulgham: The Transformative Power of Ul...
54 min
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Katie Holmes: The Life-Changing Power of Runnin...
How Katie Holmes discovered a love of running and writing about running, at RunYoung50.co.uk, in her 40s
40 min
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Race Report: Savannah Berry + 2024 USATF 20km N...
How professional runner Savannah Berry is capitalizing on years of hard work to become a nationally competitive runner, backed by a strong support team.
25 min
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Dakotah Lindwurm: A Childhood Olympic Dream Com...
How Lindwurm's unshakable belief in a childhood dream came true, despite early indications that it was far out of reach.
45 min
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Introducing "Unexpected Curves": From Hand Game...
Olympian Marielle Hall hosts this thoughtful topic-driven show focused on women's sports; it is truly unexpected, in the best ways.
29 min
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Sarah Pardus: A Marathon Goal Met, with Girls O...
Pardus's running life, through fitness and fun with Girls on the Run, to becoming a competitive athlete, overcoming disordered eating, to running the Boston Marathon.
37 min
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Micha Powell: An Olympian's Transformative Race...
Olympian and professional track runner Micha Powell shares the stories of her most transformative racing experiences
47 min
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Mary McManus: Running a Marathon, Healing from ...
How Mary McManus focused on the power of the body to heal from polio and childhood trauma, becoming a marathon runner in her 50s
33 min
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Race Report: Annie Rodenfels + 2024 USATF 6k Na...
How professional runner Rodenfels continues to build on her innate competitive spirit, to deliver exciting race performances
31 min
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Cherie Louise Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Proje...
26 min
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Angelina Ellis: Running Professionally, from Dr...
How Angelina Ellis went from dreaming about professional running in high school to racing as a professional in the 2024 Olympic Trials
38 min