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...
After a frustrating bought with performance anxiety, Cherie faces this hurdle head on and learns about the power of belief.
32 min
2
Liz Rock: A TrailblazHer's Journey, Running the...
36 min
3
Race Report: Annie Frisbie + 2024 USATF 15k Nat...
34 min
4
Rebecca Mehra: Professional Track Racer, On a S...
Mehra's made big, exciting changes, entering this Olympic year with a renewed perspective
32 min
5
Kelly Bruno: 2024 Boston Marathon Professional ...
Bruno returns to racing with a fresh, balanced outlook and renewed love of running
36 min
6
Race Report: Emily Durgin + 2024 USATF Olympic ...
38 min
7
Emma Grace Hurley: Life as a Professional Runne...
28 min
8
JayEll Alexander: CEO Black Girls Run, Leading ...
29 min
9
Race Report: Katie Camarena + 2024 USATF Cross-...
The power of great support, patience, and confidence
29 min
10
Michelle Sikes: NCAA Champion, Author of Kenya'...
How Sike's experience winning the 2007 outdoor 5000m national championship led to her writing the first academic monograph about women's sports history in Africa
32 min
11
Sister Liz Sjoberg: Becoming a Sister on the Run
41 min
12
Anita Cardinal: Don't Stop Unless You Are Proud
43 min
13
Cherie Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Par...
A non-running injury prompts a time of recovery and reflection
36 min
14
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
15
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
16
Briana Boehmer: A Difficult Decision and the Po...
40 min
17
Neely Spence Gracey: Pregnancy, Marathons, Disn...
45 min
18
Ari Hendrix: Journey to the Olympic Marathon Tr...
Oiselle Underbirds sponsored runner Hendrix tells her marathon story
58 min
19
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
20
Molly Huddle: 2023 NYC Marathon, Postpartum Bon...
36 min
21
Race Report: Rachel Smith + 2023 USATF 5k Natio...
A joyful return to professional competition after becoming a new mom
24 min
22
Verna Volker: A Journey of Health and Healing, ...
34 min
23
Cherie Turner: The Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project:...
26 min
24
Jennifer Maxwell: Running to Her Own Beat
How Maxwell's relationship with running has changed to suit her needs
29 min
25
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