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Yes, you need a dedicated pair of trail shoes. Here’s what to look for. Read the full article at HOW TO CHOOSE A SHOE FOR TRAIL RUNNING on Women's Running . View Source

The 2018 Boston Marathon champion took command in the early miles of the 26.2-mile race, with Kellyn Taylor hot on her heels. Read the full article at Des Linden, First American Finisher, Takes a Big Swing at the 2019 NYC Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

On a nearly perfect day to run through the five boroughs, Joyciline Jepkosgei, 26, of Kenya, won the 2019 New York City Marathon in 2:22:38, becoming the youngest woman to ever win the race. Mary Keitany, who has won the New York City Marathon four times, was second in 2:23:32, and Ruti Aga of Ethiopia […] Read the full article at Joyciline Jepkosgei Wins the 2019 New York City Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

The women of the Northern Arizona Elite say they have at least one 2020 Olympian on their team. They each have a crucial role to play in getting her there. Read the full article at Always the Underdogs? Maybe Not For Long on Women's Running . View Source

6 elite women share what goes through their mind on marathon morning Read the full article at What I Tell Myself… On the Starting Line on Women's Running . View Source

After a particularly heavy night at a wedding in Devon, I made the decision to take part in Sober October. I had drunk too much the previous night and was feeling incredibly sorry for myself, and the hangover was in… The post My Experience of Sober October appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

The 2019 New York City Marathon is upon us—specifically, on Sunday, November 3. While 50,000 runners, including a professional field full of compelling storylines, make their way through the five boroughs, the rest of can watch. We’re here to tell you how—and why you should. The 26.2-mile race begins on Staten Island and ends at […] Read the full article at How and Why to Watch the 2019 New York City Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

She races more often than most other pro runners, but what really keeps this national road champion going (and going and going)? She fills us in on her marathon mind tricks and more. Read the full article at Sara Hall Just Wants to Have Fun (and 8 Other Pieces of Running Advice) on Women's Running . View Source

Kikkan Randall, who was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after winning cross-country skiing gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, is set to run the New York City Marathon on Nov. 3. Read the full article at Kikkan Randall Shares 3 Tips for Any Fitness Comeback on Women's Running . View Source

Luton Half Marathon – the surprise race of 2019 For 12 weeks I ticked off the runs on my training plan, with a little readjustment here and there and a lot of juggling to make them happen. I got up early during the heatwave, and I headed out after dark as the nights drew in. Each run moved me closer to my goal of running a half-marathon PB this autumn, and more specifically to doing that at the Great Eastern Run in Peterborough. But that didn’t happen. Not, for once, because of any failing on my part. The race was cancelled as we stood in the rain and a muddy field at the start. After half an hour of getting colder, I was relieved more than annoyed when the announcement finally came over the tannoy. My partner and I set off to run home to my parents’, we needed to get warm and had no other way back than on foot. I needed to run off the pent up energy and, if I was going to run a half marathon this autumn, I needed to make today a training run. But by the time I got back to a hot sh...

The New York City Marathon weekend is one of my favourite weekends of the year, whether I’m running it or not (although last weekend’s trip to the Chicago Marathon will definitely rival it!) Listen to the Elites  The New York… The post How to Make the Most of your NYC Marathon Weekend appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

Anderson has coped with her sister’s death through running and hopes to “show her what I can do” on at the New York City Marathon. Read the full article at Abigail Anderson is Running the NYC Marathon to Honor Her Sister, Gabe Grunewald on Women's Running . View Source

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I want to run a BQ in 2020, but so far I’ve resisted signing up for any races. I mean, literally any which is so unlike me. All I have on my… The post Choosing a Spring Marathon appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

"You set the bar high and brought everyone on the line up to those standards. USA women dream bigger because of you." Read the full article at Runners React to Shalane Flanagan’s Retirement on Women's Running . View Source

Going green has never looked this good. Read the full article at 9 Sustainable Fashion Picks to Keep You Moving on Women's Running . View Source

After competing for 15 years, the 2017 New York City Marathon champ will coach the Bowerman Track Club, becoming one of the only women guiding the careers of U.S. Olympic runners. Read the full article at A Generation’s Leader Says Farewell: Shalane Flanagan Retires from Pro Running on Women's Running . View Source

This was my second year running the Great South Run and the weather did not disappoint either year; it isn’t always sunny at the seaside but it seems that somethings shining down on Portsmouth during the GSR! I didn’t leave… The post Great South Run Race Recap appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

Time to hit refresh on your standard running routes. No matter where you are, there’s a gorgeous trail not far just waiting to be explored. Ranked easiest to hardest, and spanning across all 50 states, these are 10 of the best trail runs in the U.S. to add to your workout wish list. 1) Phoenix […] Read the full article at 10 Perfect Trail Running Routes on Women's Running . View Source

The fall season is the perfect time to get off the road and hit the trails. Crisp air, cooler temps, changing leaves, and clear skies just beg for adventures on dirt, wood chips, or pine needles. We scoured the season’s latest trail-running shoe offerings—from weather-protecting hard chargers to road-to-trail hybrids—to bring you the leaders of […] Read the full article at 13 Trail Running Shoes You’ll Love To Run In on Women's Running . View Source

Many big marathons are now hosting pre-race 5K events, celebrating the international running community, encouraging visitors and locals to take advantage of the race weekend. I took part in the Tokyo Friendship 4K when I ran the Tokyo Marathon (check… The post Chicago 5K Race and Marathon Weekend Recap appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

How to train after a cancelled race In the past year we’ve seen a number of races get cancelled, mostly because of the weather, but also (as my race last week was) because of other incidents beyond the organiser’s control. How you train after your race is cancelled is something that probably isn’t covered in your training plan. So let’s break it down. This is also relevant if you missed a race because of illness, but obviously you need to make sure you’re well again before you resume training. How soon can you race? Often this is something that’s beyond your control. You might be limited by the availability of races in the next few weeks or months and those that do exist may be full. Have a look on Find a Race or Let’s Do This . If you’ve tapered for your goal race, running the following week will just mean an extra week of taper. Longer than a one-week gap is more complex because a longer taper means a longer period of lower milage and intensity. What was your goal? If you we...

The socks that work on the road don’t always stand up to the demands of the trail—navigating twists and turns (read: extra friction), splashing through creeks, kicking up rocks and dust. Conquer any terrain—blister free!—with these eight top trail running picks. 1) INJINJI WOMEN’S TRAIL MIDWEIGHT CREW These moisture-wicking crew socks prevent any skin-on-skin friction […] Read the full article at The 8 Best Trail Running Socks We Tested This Season on Women's Running . View Source

If you're going for your best marathon yet, this Olympian has advice. Use her mental tricks to get to the finish line fast. Read the full article at Going after a Marathon PR? Molly Huddle Has a Plan for That on Women's Running . View Source

Brigid Kosgei, 25, of Kenya won the 2019 Chicago Marathon in 2:14:04 , besting a world record that has stood since 2003. She went out at a blazing clip, clocking a 15:28 first 5K, which most spectators thought could result in a major blowup later in the race. Instead, Kosgei settled in behind two male […] Read the full article at Brigid Kosgei Shatters World Record at the 2019 Chicago Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

She’s going for a personal best at the 2019 Chicago Marathon, but the entrepreneur and mom of two won’t spend her taper time on the couch. Read the full article at Chicago Marathon Pre-Race Relaxation? Not for Stephanie Bruce on Women's Running . View Source

Eliud Kipchoge raced up and down a flat, straight, tree-lined avenue in the heart of Vienna 4.4 times on Saturday to become the first person ever to break two hours in a marathon. He finished in 1:59:40, averaging 4:34 pace per mile. “His running is a gift to all of us,” Shalane Flanagan said, on […] Read the full article at Eliud Kipchoge is the First to Finish a Marathon in Less Than 2 Hours on Women's Running . View Source

She was a beginner not that long ago herself. Read the full article at First-Time Marathoner Advice from Emily Sisson on Women's Running . View Source

The first African-born Arab Muslim woman to ever win Olympic gold reflects on the evolution of women's rights in Arab countries. Read the full article at As a Pioneer in the Sport, Nawal El Moutawakel Says “Things Are Brighter for Women” on Women's Running . View Source

This post is in collaboration with Brooks Running UK.  Let me recap for those of you that might be new around here… May 2019 – ran Edinburgh marathon, trying to BQ, ran a 3.38 June 2019 – started Ironman training… The post Why I’m Glad I Took A Break From Running (even though I lost fitness) appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

This week I had the incredible opportunity to go to Doha, Qatar with Qatar Airways to watch the IAAF World Athletics Championships (they were the National airline sponsors of the event). Highlights were watching team GB win two silver medals and… The post Support our Sport; Watching IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

How to Write a Training Plan for Winter Running For many runners, the time between autumn races finishing and training for spring races starting is a time to run when and how much you want. And that’s absolutely fine. But for others, having some structure during this period can help you keep on track and stay motivated. Knowing how to write a training plan will help you do what’s right for you, and get the balance right. Here’s how to do it… If you’re running a spring half or full marathon, your plan for this will usually start December-January. Work out how many weeks you have between now and your next training plan starting. If you don’t have any other races planned, 8-12 weeks is a good plan length. Take a piece of paper, or your diary, or a spreadsheet (my personal favourite) and number the weeks until your next plan starts. Look at how many miles per week (volume) and how many runs per week (frequency)  you’re running right now. This will be the same as the mileage in we...

The whistleblower speaks about the anti-doping investigation of her former coach Alberto Salazar and reflects on her time as an Oregon Project member. Read the full article at Kara Goucher on Alberto Salazar’s Doping Violations Ban: “I Feel at Peace” on Women's Running . View Source

Athletes who have been cheated out of their place on world championships podiums by dopers explain how it’s cost them—financially and emotionally. Read the full article at Cheated: Dopers Steal More Than Medals on Women's Running . View Source

10 of the Best Big Marathons in the UK and Ireland I ran my first marathon at Brighton in 2010. It was the first year of the Brighton Marathon and I entered after missing out on a place in the London Marathon. I think that’s how a lot of runners’ journey begins – and entry into London and a rejection that spurs a Google search to find an alternative. Back then, London was the only big marathon in the UK, and while it’s still the biggest, a lot of cities now host races with the same big race feel. So if that’s what you’re after, here are a few suggestions. These are either races that I’ve done, or that I’ve been recommended by several runners I know. (Those I’ve run myself are marked with a *) Greater Manchester Marathon * It’s billed as the flattest marathon in the UK, and other than a hill in Altricham Town Centre, there’s not much by the way of gradient. A route change for 2020 will see the race taking in the centre of Manchester for the first time, and might even take out that...

Alberto Salazar, who has guided the careers of many of the world’s top runners, broke anti-doping rules, according to two independent arbitration panels. Read the full article at The Latest on Alberto Salazar’s 4-Year Ban for Doping Violations on Women's Running . View Source

I’m currently lying on the sofa, feeling sorry for myself after a wonderful wedding yesterday, watching the IAAF World Athletics Championships on the TV, and cheering on all the British athletes including Holly Bradshaw and Dina Asher-Smith. This week of… The post Project BQ: The Building Phase Week 2 appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

How do you know if you're addicted to running? If your training schedule is ruling your life, yet you're not feeling any joy from it, you may have an unhealthy relationship. Read the full article at I Needed Help to Overcome a Running Addiction on Women's Running . View Source

I can hardly believe that my first cookbook is being released 3 months from today! December 26th… (yes, festive lovers, that means you have less than 3 months until Christmas) It’s already available for pre-order here – this REALLY helps… The post How I Wrote a Cook Book: The Story of COOK, EAT, RUN… appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

It’s the seventh year in a row that not all who qualified gained an entry into the prestigious race. Read the full article at How Fast is the 2020 Boston Marathon Field? on Women's Running . View Source

Running in Sicily: Palermo and Cefalù This summer, I spent two weeks in Sicily. I was in the middle of half-marathon training, so while it wasn’t a planned ‘running holiday’ I was on the look out for places and ways to get some training runs in. Here’s what I found while Googling ‘running in Sicily’ and exploring on my own two feet. Running in Palermo It was hot in Sicily in September. So I headed out early for my runs before the temperature and the sun got too high. We were staying just off Via Macqueda which, in the day and evening is full of cafes, bars and restaurants that have spilled out into the seat. But before they’ve had chance to set out their tables for the day, it’s a popular spot with runners. Running in Sicily was already proving popular for locals and tourists. The road is pretty much closed to traffic, and I ran a stretch just under two miles from down near the main train station to the English Garden and back again on a Sunday morning. It’s one, long, straight ro...

Fall is in the air and the racing season is peaking. Don't let your nutrition slide as the temperatures dip. We have your easy weeknight dinner recipes. Read the full article at Easy Dinner Recipes for Fall Fueling on Women's Running . View Source

As I mentioned in my instagram last week, I’m sort of going back to basics on the blog to remind myself (and hopefully you guys) why you started following me in the first place. Before the travel, and the worry… The post Project BQ: The Building Phase Week 1 appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

This was my second trip to Hawaii, a place I didn’t think I’d come back to so soon after my honeymoon in 2017, but couldn’t pass up another opportunity to visit. I was on Oahu with New Balance, shooting their… The post Waikiki Oahu Active Travel Guide appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

Deena Kastor has written the book on the power of positivity in competition and life. Now injured, she's putting her advice to good use. Read the full article at Deena Kastor is Out of Berlin Marathon, But Still Focused on the Bright Side on Women's Running . View Source

Life takes over. You get injured, sick, or sidetracked and training isn't going as planned. You can still salvage your next race. Read the full article at How to Recover When Your Training Plan Goes Off the Rails on Women's Running . View Source

Courtney Dauwalter won the 2019 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. But she still (jokingly) refers to her training routine as “amateur hour.” Read the full article at Ultrarunning Star Courtney Dauwalter’s Superpower? Don’t Overthink It on Women's Running . View Source

I’m writing this on the plane from Istanbul back to London, realising that it has been a long (long) time since I wrote a personal, catch up post like this.  After spending the weekend in Newcastle with my most straight… The post Life Lately: September 2019 appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

The biggest half marathon in the world. Some of the best elite runners from across the globe. This is the Great North Run. It has been on my bucket list for years, having watched in on TV since I was… The post Great North Run 2019 Race Recap appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

What can you still achieve this year? I know this is a question that gets a lot of attention in January, less so in September. For many of us, September can feel like a new beginning and one that should come with new stationary. But the deadline of 31 December can feel limiting. There’s a lot you can still achieve this year if you turn that deadline into a positive. 12 months can feel like a long time in which to accomplish something which is why we sometimes don’t get round to even starting it. But having a shorter deadline, and maybe a smaller ambition, will motivate you to make it happen. So, what could you be doing by 31 December? We need to look at where you are now as well as what your goal is. You’ve got 15 weeks which means you could… Start running As a complete beginner, you need 10 weeks to get to 5k. And the great news is there are plenty of weeks left to make this happen. My Beginners 0-5k groups starting in September are always popular – more popular than January b...

Appearing in the annual issue was a chance for the sprinter to become the athletic example she never had when she was growing up as an amputee. Read the full article at Scout Bassett Bears All in the ESPN Body Issue to Inspire Female Paralympic Hopefuls on Women's Running . View Source

Teaching People to Run The other Tuesday evening I was watching my group of runners warm up when I had a realisation. Those 20 women jogging and skipping their way round the netball court were there because of me. They’d turned up on a Tuesday night, not for the first time, and put their training in my hands. And it was an overwhelming moment. I’ve been thinking about it a lot since. I thought about it too last week when the latest group of beginners finished their first parkrun. It’s brilliant to see a group of non-runners grow in confidence each week and start to enjoy getting out. I know it’s hard starting running, and the fact that (most of them) come back week after week on a Saturday morning encourages me to keep showing up in my own training. I love being a coach and helping this all happen. Despite the cold nights that are coming our way, or the rain that I’ll be stood out in, and despite the admin that goes on behind the scenes, I love it. This summer I trained as a Tuto...

Ginette Bedard is a local New York running celeb. She’ll be the oldest runner on Sunday at the Fifth Avenue Mile. Read the full article at At 86, Racing the Fifth Avenue Mile to the Marathon is Still “Euphoria” on Women's Running . View Source

Jeannie Rice keeps running, setting records, and encouraging the rest of us to stay motivated. Read the full article at Advice for Runners of All Ages From a 71-Year-Old World-Record Holder on Women's Running . View Source

Short answer: yes (as long as you’re not afraid of heights). Read on for the longer answer. My friend Danielle had been talking about the Stairway to Heaven hike for a while, saying that it was one of her favourite… The post The Best Hike in Hawaii… Is it worth hiking the Stairway to Heaven? appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

"I hope we struggle, and I’m sure we will, but we won’t give up." Read the full article at Justin Grunewald is Honoring His Late Wife in a Big Way on Sunday on Women's Running . View Source

We all start (and restart) somewhere. Brittany Runs a Marathon reminds us that running is usually about more than miles or weight loss. Read the full article at This is Why I Found ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ So Relatable on Women's Running . View Source

The majority of injuries for runners are an extension of improper nutrition. Yes, you heard that right. Even when they appear to be related to a specific trauma or overuse, in a lot of instances a solid nutritional program could have provided the support necessary to minimize or even prevent them, says orthopedic physical therapist […] Read the full article at 4 Nutritional Power Players for Healthy Runners on Women's Running . View Source

Everything runners need to know about running, pregnancy and breastfeeding I may have slightly exaggerated the title, but there IS a lot in this page on running during and after pregnancy. It’s a compilation of all the posts I’ve written and had written for me over the past couple of years. I guess that now I’ve finished breastfeeding and my son is fast approaching two, it seems like an end to that phase of my life. Anyway, I hope you find some of the below useful for yourself, your partner or friends and family. Sometimes, just having you know what they’re dealing with is enough to help your pregnant friends. Staying active during and after pregnancy I asked four women about their experiences of keeping active during and after their pregnancies. The triathlete The swimmer The runner The yoga teacher Expert advice Running after having a baby – advice from my physio Buggy running Resources for buggy runners Podcast: Wendy Rumble, The Buggy Coach My experience Running ...

Breastfeeding and running – the end of my 19-month experience What follows is my experience of juggling breastfeeding my son with getting back to running and running a marathon and eventually, after 19 months, stopping feeding. I’m no expert. If you’re finding breastfeeding or stopping breastfeeding difficult, there’s more sources of information at the bottom. I wrote a post about the first year of feeding and running, which you can find here . Other than a couple of bouts of mastitis, I had a really positive experience of breastfeeding and feel lucky that I’ve been able to do it. From not being sure if I would, to then deciding to give it a go for a few weeks, to then setting 6 months as an end point, I’ve continued for 19 months. When I decided it was time to stop, I found very little information on how to do that, and what I did find was solely focussed on the impact on the child, not the mother. So this is my experience. At the start of this year, and after my son was a year o...

Can I start with a confession? When I was invited to Canada by the Explore Edmonton tourist board, I had to look it up to establish where exactly Edmonton was. With cheap direct flights from London to Edmonton on WestJet,… The post Active Travel Guide Edmonton: 72 Hours in YEG appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source