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In Defense of the Unplugged Run

May 1, 2024

In Defense of the Unplugged Run

I was on a gorgeous springtime evening run in my West Virginia hometown.

All Your Running Etiquette Questions — Answered

May 1, 2024

All Your Running Etiquette Questions — Answered

The gym has its own unique etiquette norms, meant to allow everyone who's sharing the space to work out with ease.

What It's Really Like to Run as a Black Woman

May 1, 2024

What It's Really Like to Run as a Black Woman

To date, I've ran eight half-marathons, one full marathon, and over a dozen 5Ks and 10Ks.

Paris Promised to Make the Olympics Accessible. What Do Disabled Fans Think?

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Paris Promised to Make the Olympics Accessible. What Do Disabled Fans Think?

With the Paris Summer Olympics just weeks away, athletes and fans alike are buzzing with excitement, anticipation, and — for the estimated 350,000 attendees with disabilities — concern.

Why JuJu Watkins Is the Next NCAA Women's Basketball Star to Watch

Jul 16, 2024

Why JuJu Watkins Is the Next NCAA Women's Basketball Star to Watch

JuJu Watkins has become a household name.

Yes, You Really Should Be Running Slower, According to Experts

Jul 16, 2024

Yes, You Really Should Be Running Slower, According to Experts

Like many new runners, when I first started running I tried to go as hard as I could on every mile, assuming it would make me faster.

The 27 Best Sneakers For Women — From Adidas Campus 00s to Hoka Trainers

Jul 15, 2024

The 27 Best Sneakers For Women — From Adidas Campus 00s to Hoka Trainers

Being comfortable in your own shoes never goes out of style, so investing in a top-tier sneaker collection is always a smart idea.

For Paraclimber Raveena Alli, Growth Sometimes Looks Like Falling

Jul 12, 2024

For Paraclimber Raveena Alli, Growth Sometimes Looks Like Falling

Before getting on the wall in the final round of a paraclimbing competition, 17-year-old Raveena Alli, a climber who's blind, usually has six minutes to preview the top rope route with her caller, Fernando Vásquez.

Low Pay, Long Hours, and Mandated Hair Extensions: The True Cost of Being an NBA Dancer

Jul 8, 2024

Low Pay, Long Hours, and Mandated Hair Extensions: The True Cost of Being an NBA Dancer

Lauren Herington was 19 years old when she learned that she'd been selected to be a NBA dancer for the Milwaukee Bucks 2013-14 season.

Where Is All the Women's Sports Merch?

Jun 26, 2024

Where Is All the Women's Sports Merch?

During Angela Ruggiero's career as an ice hockey defender, she attended four Olympic Games with Team USA and won medals at all of them, including gold at the 1998 Games.

What Women Athletes Need to Know About Money

Jun 14, 2024

What Women Athletes Need to Know About Money

As we witness women's sports breaking records left and right, money has consistently been at the center of the conversation.

What Happens If You're Not "Disabled Enough" For the Paralympics?

Jun 13, 2024

What Happens If You're Not "Disabled Enough" For the Paralympics?

The Paralympic Games are an incredible display of athletic performance and grit, a time when disabled athletes get to bring new eyes to their parasports.

More People Are Betting on Women's Sports. Is That a Good Thing?

Jun 12, 2024

More People Are Betting on Women's Sports. Is That a Good Thing?

So far, 2024 has shaped up to be an incredible year for women's sports.

Caitlin Clark Is Exactly Where She’s Supposed to Be Right Now

Jun 10, 2024

Caitlin Clark Is Exactly Where She’s Supposed to Be Right Now

With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, teams are solidifying, putting Caitlin Clark at the center of yet another debate in the world of sport.

How Gabby Thomas Handles the Pressure of Being the Next Big Thing in Track

May 31, 2024

How Gabby Thomas Handles the Pressure of Being the Next Big Thing in Track

At the age of 27, New Balance athlete Gabby Thomas has racked up a lifetime's worth of accomplishments.