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César García Urbano Taylor: Western States 100 Victory: “The Last 6 Miles I Completely Blacked Out”

Clare Gallagher threw down some impressive final miles to take the win at the prestigious 100-mile Western States Endurance Run. Read the full article at Western States 100 Victory: “The Last 6 Miles I Completely Blacked Out” on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Finding the BEST Running Shorts

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I know I’m not the only one who struggles to find the *perfect* pair of running shorts. You want them to be long enough so that you don’t chafe between the thighs or feel like you’ve got a ‘hungry bum’,… The post Finding the BEST Running Shorts appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Racing and Vacationing? Don’t Let Nutrition Slide (Too Much)

If you're planning on running a race during your next vacation, prepare ahead of time to balance food indulgences with good fueling. Read the full article at Racing and Vacationing? Don’t Let Nutrition Slide (Too Much) on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Preview the July/August 2019 Issue with Editor-in-Chief Jen Ator

Editor-in-Chef Jen Ator discusses highlights from the July/August 2019 issue of Women’s Running, available now on newsstands and Zinio. On May 5, 2019, Stephanie Bruce won the women’s race at the USA Track & Field Half Marathon Championships in Pittsburgh, securing the second national title of her career and earning a new personal best with […] Read the full article at Preview the July/August 2019 Issue with Editor-in-Chief Jen Ator on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: 10 Madonna Songs That’ll Get You Moving

The release of Madonna's 14th album is a fine time to remember how well she can get us into the groove. Read the full article at 10 Madonna Songs That’ll Get You Moving on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Running Her First 100-Mile Race Fueled by the Bravery of Her Best Friend, Gabe Grunewald

Running will always be where Ladia Albertson-Junkans feels closest to her former University of Minnesota teammate and best friend, Gabriele Grunewald, one of the country’s most promising middle-distance stars who died on June 11, ten years after she was first diagnosed with a rare cancer called adenoid cystic carcinoma. “Running is really where our friendship […] Read the full article at Running Her First 100-Mile Race Fueled by the Bravery of Her Best Friend, Gabe Grunewald on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Hoka One One Carbon X Shoe Reviews

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Full disclosure – I’m working with Hoka on an Instagram collaboration but this post is not sponsored. I never get paid for my reviews as I want them to remain trusted, totally honest and unbiased. First up, the Carbon X… The post Hoka One One Carbon X Shoe Reviews appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Wargrave Triathlon Race Recap

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The water is so cold it seems to take my breath away. I try to start swimming as the klaxon goes off, and my breathing is quick and shallow. I can’t get into a rhythm. I start to panic. I… The post Wargrave Triathlon Race Recap appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: What it’s like to lead a beginner runners group

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What it’s like to lead a beginner runners group Sarah has led Lazy Girl Running beginners groups at Hampstead Heath and Downhills Park, Tottenham. I asked her to write a blog on how she’s found it. “I HATE RUNNING!” One of my runners let out a groan. “ME TOO!” I said quickly. Then caught myself. I was their leader.  These women had only known me a week, I was the expert, they were meant to trust me. Had I already made a total dick of myself, in only the second week of the course? “I mean, I did, until I loved it.” I moved quickly on with the session.  90 seconds running and two minutes walking – week two of the plan. It was my second week of leading the first Lazy Girl Running group to take place in Downhills Park, South Tottenham, just across the road from my flat.  I’d led a couple of Lazy Girl Running groups in Finsbury Park before, but there was something different about doing it in my own neighbourhood. I use these parks for my own training and now I got to s...

César García Urbano Taylor: Now a Top Ultrarunner, This Physicist Discovered Running in Her 30s

Cecilia Flori often smiles through the pain cave, but now she’s hoping an injury doesn’t keep her from competing at the 2019 Western States 100-mile race. Read the full article at Now a Top Ultrarunner, This Physicist Discovered Running in Her 30s on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: She’s Blazing a Trail For Other Amputees

Jacky Hunt-Broersma defied all the naysayers who thought amputee runners couldn't compete on trails. Not only that, but now she's running ultras. Read the full article at She’s Blazing a Trail For Other Amputees on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: 103-Year-Old Julia Hawkins is a Gold Medalist Again

The age-group world-record holder said, "Every day when you're 103 is a miracle." Read the full article at 103-Year-Old Julia Hawkins is a Gold Medalist Again on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Power Hour: 14 Recent Hits for a 60 Minute Run Playlist

When you head out for the long run, you need a lot more tunes to keep you going. Try this playlist to cover the first hour. Read the full article at Power Hour: 14 Recent Hits for a 60 Minute Run Playlist on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Fashion Faves: Summer Sale Purchases

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With trips to Portugal, Greece and Canada planned for this summer, I need a fairly versatile summer wardrobe. I took advantage of the sales to buy a few new items and have rearrange my wardrobe to make the fave items… The post Fashion Faves: Summer Sale Purchases appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: 10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Vacation Miles

Running is a way to explore new places during your trip, if you’re prepared. Read the full article at 10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Vacation Miles on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Communities Come Together to Run in Celebration of Gabriele Grunewald’s Life

Gabriele Grunewald was honored through remembrance runs across the country over the weekend and at her memorial service on Monday in the track star's hometown of Minneapolis. Read the full article at Communities Come Together to Run in Celebration of Gabriele Grunewald’s Life on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Inside Travel Tips From 5 Women Who Run the World

What’s the first thing you do when you travel somewhere new? If you’re like these runners, you strap on your running shoes and discover hidden treasures. Read the full article at Inside Travel Tips From 5 Women Who Run the World on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Running on holiday: you don’t have to

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Running on holiday: you don’t have to When I work with a runner, I ask them for any holidays they have coming up and we plan their training around it. Sometimes, for runners who have a hectic regular life because of work or caring duties, or both, holidays can mean more time to train and they’re keen to take advantage of that. Running on holiday can be a fun addition, and a way to explore your surroundings. And, depending on who you’ve gone away with, it can be a good opportunity to escape for some alone time. Sometimes running of holiday is tricky to fit in or we just plain don’t want to do it. And that is absolutely fine. During spring marathon training I had a number of runners who were going on skiiing holidays. The conditions and the physical nature of training, meant it wasn’t always practical or desirable to run. So we planned around it. We did bigger mileage weeks before and they either cut back or didn’t run during their trips. This summer, as runners train for autumn ra...

César García Urbano Taylor: How to Come Back from a ‘Bad’ Race

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We all have amazing races where all the hard work comes together, we feel great and things just click. Those are the races we all dream about. Most of us have also had one of those races where things don’t… The post How to Come Back from a ‘Bad’ Race appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Summer 2019 Gear Has Vintage Vibes

Modern running gear with retro details makes for happy days. Read the full article at Summer 2019 Gear Has Vintage Vibes on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Mix It Up: Music Remixes to Keep You Running

Remixes are an excellent way to round out a workout playlist for two reasons: They generally focus on high profile hits because they are in demand. They cast the songs in a new light, often with a slightly faster tempo. The remix combines familiarity and freshness—generally the staples of a good workout tune—in a single […] Read the full article at Mix It Up: Music Remixes to Keep You Running on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: “I’m Open to Miracles” and Other Lessons Gabe Grunewald Left Us

Pro Runner Gabriele Grunewald died this week, 10 years after a rare cancer diagnosis, but she left us with a lot of wisdom on how to lead better lives. Read the full article at “I’m Open to Miracles” and Other Lessons Gabe Grunewald Left Us on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Running Community Pays Tribute to Gabriele Grunewald

The 32-year-old national champion and advocate for rare cancer research passed away Tuesday at her home in Minneapolis. Read the full article at Running Community Pays Tribute to Gabriele Grunewald on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Gabriele Grunewald, Top U.S. Track Star, Dies at 32

She was a national champion and an advocate for rare cancer research, who was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma 10 years ago. Read the full article at Gabriele Grunewald, Top U.S. Track Star, Dies at 32 on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Social Media Messages Have Been “Sources of Joy” for Gabriele Grunewald and Her Family

"You've changed every life you've touched. Every single one." Read the full article at Social Media Messages Have Been “Sources of Joy” for Gabriele Grunewald and Her Family on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: The Cat Lady Running To Save Dogs’ Lives

Running past an animal shelter got one Atlanta resident wondering if she could put her daily miles to better use. Read the full article at The Cat Lady Running To Save Dogs’ Lives on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Ironman Training Week 2

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Monday – Day Off Tuesday – 5K Run, 1K Open Water swim Morning started with the Westin Run club (you can sign up for the July run club here) then an awesome evening at the lake with Steph. It was… The post Ironman Training Week 2 appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Empowerment, Love, and a 36-Year Racing Streak at the World’s Original All-Women’s Road Race

Karen Bdera first ran the New York Mini 10K in 1984. It was life-changing. Read the full article at Empowerment, Love, and a 36-Year Racing Streak at the World’s Original All-Women’s Road Race on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Watch the New “Brittany Runs a Marathon” Movie Trailer

Jillian Bell stars in the film about a woman who is partial to partying New York, but transforms herself into a marathoner. Read the full article at Watch the New “Brittany Runs a Marathon” Movie Trailer on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: She Ran for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. What’s Next for This State Champion?

High school senior Rosalie Fish is using running to shine a light on the violence, murders, and disappearances of women in her community. She doesn't plan to stop in college. Read the full article at She Ran for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. What’s Next for This State Champion? on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Solo Acts Highlight Top 10 Workout Songs for June 2019

Need to refresh your playlist for the summer? The top tracks for the month feature a few fun collaborations. Read the full article at Solo Acts Highlight Top 10 Workout Songs for June 2019 on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: The Global Running Community? She’s Been There

Becky Wade spent a year literally running around the world. Then she wrote a book about it. Read the full article at The Global Running Community? She’s Been There on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Ironman Barcelona Training…Week 1?

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Is this week 1? With just 19 weeks to go until the Barcelona IM, it’s probably time to get into the pool, buy a proper road bike and start getting out of my comfort zone. I’ve got quite a packed… The post Ironman Barcelona Training…Week 1? appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source