Women's Running Stories

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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.

Episode Date
Caryn Honig: Transforming Trauma to Purpose through Running
Dec 09, 2025
Elizabeth Sheridan: ParkRun x Travel, A Story of Community and Adventures
Dec 02, 2025
Mikka Kei Ito Macdonald: Running, Advocacy, Culture, Politics—A Beautiful Mix
Nov 25, 2025
Emma Bord: Her Marathon Six Star Journey, As a Mom of Three
Nov 18, 2025
Starre Vartan: Her Athletic Journey, Her Book "The Stronger Sex"
Nov 11, 2025
Liz Andersen: Claiming Her Peace, Becoming An Athlete
Nov 04, 2025
Stephanie Diaz: Redefining PRs After Over 200 Races
Oct 28, 2025
Ari Hendrix: Refinding Her Joy! From Olympic Trials Marathon to Ultra Trail Racing
Oct 21, 2025
In Memory: Cheryl Winn & the Comrades Marathon
Oct 14, 2025
Shawanna White, P2: Returning to Peak Running, Big Goals, and Positivity
Oct 10, 2025
Shawanna White, P1: 16 Times a Sub-3-Hour Marathoner, and So Much More
Oct 08, 2025
Nadia Ruiz: A Prolific Running Life
Sep 30, 2025
Marwa Ali: From Afghanistan to France, the Power of Sport
Sep 23, 2025
REAIR: Verna NezBegay Volker: Founder of Native Women Run, a Running Journey of Healing and Community
Sep 16, 2025
Mary Cass: On Becoming An Exceptional Racer, In Her 60s
Sep 02, 2025
WRS Host Cherie Louise Turner: A Running Journey Update, May-Aug. 2025
Aug 26, 2025
Arielle Knutson: Oiselle CEO, on Running and Career
Aug 19, 2025
Summer Confuorto: Running Her First Marathon, Representing Natives Run
Aug 12, 2025
Jessica Pekari: Setting the Fastest Known Time on the 500-mile Colorado Trail
Aug 05, 2025
Allie Ostrander: A Full Return to Professional Running, On the Track, Road, Cross-Country Course, and Trails
Jul 29, 2025
Amy Ortiz: Running, More than Miles, Building Community
Jul 22, 2025
Lisa Levin: Over 25 Years Racing, and Still As Motivated As Ever, at 51
Jul 15, 2025
Julie Sapper: Returning to Marathons Post ACL Tear
Jul 08, 2025
Sarah Williams: Becoming the Adventurer, Tough Girl Challenges
Jul 01, 2025
Mireille Siné: Running Marathons, Navigating Lupus
Jun 24, 2025
REAIR: Wynonna Fulgham: The Transformative Power of Ultra Trail Running
Jun 17, 2025
We Out Here Trail Festival: Special Live Report
Jun 10, 2025
Sara Aranda: Trails, FKTs, Finding Deeper Meaning in the Outdoors
Jun 03, 2025
Becky Croft: Running, Endometriosis, and Post-Hysterectomy Menopause
May 27, 2025
Jessica Mena: Ultra Trail Runner, Her First 100K
May 20, 2025
WRS Host Cherie: Back to Training, Running Update Mid-Mar–Mid-May 2025
May 13, 2025
Angel Tadytin: Her Magical First 50-Mile Trail Race
May 06, 2025
LIVE EVENT!: Stephanie Bruce, Erica Stanley-Dottin, Dot McMahon, 2025 Boston Marathon Expo
Apr 29, 2025
Gwen Jacobson: Masters Marathon Champion, 120-Plus Marathons and Counting
Apr 22, 2025
Alia Qatarneh: TrailblazHers Run Co. LeadHer, 26.TRUE Marathon Runner
Apr 15, 2025
LIVE! Annie Rodenfels: 3x National Champion, Professional Runner, at the Boston Tracksmith Track House
Apr 08, 2025
Mayra Garcia: Becoming an Ultra Trail Runner
Apr 01, 2025
Stephanie Bruce: Fifteen Years a Professional Runner, and Counting
Mar 25, 2025
Cherie Louise Turner: Part 9, Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: The Big Shift
Mar 18, 2025
Samantha Powderhorn: A Powerful Story of Healing
Mar 11, 2025
Therese Munthe: Her Incredible Marathon Journey
Mar 04, 2025
Molly Hurford: Ultrarunner, Author, Strong Girl Publishing Founder
Feb 25, 2025
Katie Gunvalson: Her Epic Pacific Crest Trail Journey
Feb 18, 2025
LIVE! Sue McDonald: 8x Masters World Record Holder, from the Boston Tracksmith Track House
Feb 11, 2025
Race Report: Jennifer Sandoval + 2025 USATF Cross Country National Championship
Feb 04, 2025
Weini Kelati: Her Championship Year, Breaking Records, Realizing Olympic Dreams
Jan 28, 2025
Heather Caplan: Redefining Running Wins through Life's Changes
Jan 21, 2025
Chantelle Erickson: From Treadmill to Ultra Trail Running, a Path of Healing and Thriving
Jan 14, 2025
Vanessa C. Peralta-Mitchell: Founder of Games Changers, Redefining Who Is a Leader in Running
Jan 07, 2025
2024 Reflections: Clips to Take With You Into 2025
Dec 31, 2024
Cherie Louise Turner: Part 8, Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: A Mile PR, A Coaching Change
Dec 24, 2024
Birdie Wermy: A Marathon Journey, through Sobriety to the 2024 Chicago Marathon, Her 7th at 26.2
Dec 17, 2024
Marlinda Francisco: Ultra Trail Runner, Her Running Journey to Finishing Her First 100km
Dec 10, 2024
Lauren Hagans: Racing the Marathon, a New Chapter for a Seasoned Professional Runner
Dec 03, 2024
Podcast Spotlight: Starting Line 1928: Cheryl Toussaint
Nov 26, 2024
Grace Norman: Her Paralympic Return to Gold
Nov 19, 2024
Race Report: Emily Venters + 2024 USATF 5k National Championships
Nov 13, 2024
2024 Post-Election Special, with Host Cherie Louise Turner
Nov 12, 2024
Naseemah Palmer: "Running Reminds Me I'm Living"
Nov 05, 2024
Stefanie Flippin: Pro Ultra Runner, Transforming through Difficulties
Oct 29, 2024
LIVE EVENT: Native Women Run Team at the 2024 Chicago Marathon Expo
Oct 22, 2024
Vicki Hunter: A Lifelong Call to Run
Oct 15, 2024
Cherie Louise Turner: Part 7, Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: New Distances, An Overseas Move
Oct 08, 2024
Race Report: Erika Kemp + 2024 USATF 10k National Championships
Oct 01, 2024
Wynonna Fulgham: The Transformative Power of Ultra Trail Running
Sep 24, 2024
Katie Holmes: The Life-Changing Power of Running, After 40
Sep 17, 2024
Race Report: Savannah Berry + 2024 USATF 20km National Championships
Sep 10, 2024
Dakotah Lindwurm: A Childhood Olympic Dream Comes True
Sep 03, 2024
Introducing "Unexpected Curves": From Hand Games To Handoffs, How Black Girls Played Their Way To Track And Field Dominance
Aug 27, 2024
Sarah Pardus: A Marathon Goal Met, with Girls On the Run
Aug 20, 2024
Micha Powell: An Olympian's Transformative Race Experiences and Book: Sprinting through Setbacks
Aug 13, 2024
Mary McManus: Running a Marathon, Healing from Polio and Childhood Trauma
Aug 06, 2024
Race Report: Annie Rodenfels + 2024 USATF 6k National Championships
Jul 30, 2024
Cherie Louise Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Part 6, A New Milestone, Consistent Effort
Jul 23, 2024
Angelina Ellis: Running Professionally, from Dreaming to Olympic Trials
Jul 16, 2024
Alison Mariella Désir: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Jul 09, 2024
Elvin Kibet: A Remarkable Running Journey and Book, All in Stride
Jul 02, 2024
Andrea: A Running Travel Alphabet Goal, a Mother-Daughter Adventure
Jun 25, 2024
Katie Steele: A Harrowing Running Story, Inspires a Book
Jun 18, 2024
Madie Boreman: Becoming a Professional Steeplechaser
Jun 11, 2024
Race Report: Betsy Saina + 2024 USATF 25k National Championships
Jun 04, 2024
Cherie Louise Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Part 5, Seeking Calm, Addressing Expectations
May 28, 2024
Race Report: Rachel McArthur + 2024 USATF One-Mile National Championships
May 21, 2024
LIVE EVENT: Alisa Harvey, Kelly Bruno, Briana Boehmer at the 2024 Boston Marathon Expo
May 17, 2024
Carmen Graves: Professional Track Racer and Steeplechaser
May 14, 2024
Emily Halnon: An Epic Ultra Trail Run To The Gorge, Her Book, Her Mother, Her Return to Living Big and Bold
May 07, 2024
Race Report: Emily Durgin + 2024 USATF 10-Mile National Championships
Apr 30, 2024
WRS Moves to Tuesdays: Reair, Sally Kipyego: Olympic Marathon Dreams Realized
Apr 26, 2024
Katie Arnold: Zen on the Run
Apr 19, 2024
Emilia Benton: A Boston Marathon Journey
Apr 12, 2024
Michelle Wheeler: Becoming a Professional Wheelchair Racer
Apr 05, 2024
Jen Kanyugi: The Boston Marathon, 20 Consecutive Years
Mar 29, 2024
Cherie Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Part 4, The Power of Belief
Mar 25, 2024
Liz Rock: A TrailblazHer's Journey, Running the Boston Marathon for Mile 21 Joy
Mar 22, 2024
Race Report: Annie Frisbie + 2024 USATF 15k National Championships
Mar 15, 2024
Rebecca Mehra: Professional Track Racer, On a Season of Inspired Change
Mar 08, 2024
Kelly Bruno: 2024 Boston Marathon Professional Para-Athlete, A Return to Loving the Run
Mar 01, 2024
Race Report: Emily Durgin + 2024 USATF Olympic Trials Marathon
Feb 23, 2024
Emma Grace Hurley: Life as a Professional Runner, Making Big Moves
Feb 16, 2024
JayEll Alexander: CEO Black Girls Run, Leading a Movement 258,000 Strong
Feb 09, 2024
Race Report: Katie Camarena + 2024 USATF Cross-Country National Championships
Feb 02, 2024
Michelle Sikes: NCAA Champion, Author of Kenya's Running Women: A History
Jan 26, 2024
Sister Liz Sjoberg: Becoming a Sister on the Run
Jan 19, 2024
Anita Cardinal: Don't Stop Unless You Are Proud
Jan 12, 2024
Cherie Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Part 3, The Reset
Jan 05, 2024
2023 Reflections: Clips to Take With You Into the New Year
Dec 29, 2023
Natalie Barlatier: A Marathon Runner's Unwavering Commitment
Dec 22, 2023
Briana Boehmer: A Marathon Runner's Difficult Decision and the Power of Support
Dec 15, 2023
Neely Spence Gracey: Pregnancy, Marathons, Disney Fun, and a Stroller Mile World Record
Dec 08, 2023
Ari Hendrix: An Olympic Marathon Trials Journey, a Quest to Top The List
Dec 01, 2023
Sue McDonald: 9 Times a Masters World Record Holder
Nov 24, 2023
Molly Huddle: 2023 NYC Marathon, Postpartum Bone Health, and What Comes Next
Nov 17, 2023
Race Report: Rachel Smith + 2023 USATF 5k National Championships
Nov 10, 2023
Verna Volker: Founder of Native Women Run, a Running Journey of Healing and Community
Nov 03, 2023
Cherie Turner: The Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Part 2, Learning to Train Well
Oct 27, 2023
Jennifer Maxwell: PowerBar Founder, Running through Grief and Healing
Oct 20, 2023
Race Report: Jeralyn Poe + 2023 USATF 10k National Championships
Oct 13, 2023
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys: Ultra Trail Runner On a Quest to Reach Her Red Line
Oct 06, 2023
Claire Bartholic: A Sub-3 Hour Marathon Journey
Sep 29, 2023
Carolyn Su: Founder of Diverse We Run, Her First Trail Adventures
Sep 22, 2023
Race Report: Tristin Van Ord + 2023 USATF 20km National Championships
Sep 15, 2023
Cherie Turner: The Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Part 1, Setting the Baseline
Sep 08, 2023
Celeste Yvonne: Outrunning Mommy Wine Culture
Sep 01, 2023
Ruby Wyles: A Disordered Eating Healing Journey, with Lindsey Cortes, Rise Up Nutrition
Aug 25, 2023
Cherie Louise Turner + 2023 Comrades Marathon: Experiencing the Magic, Again and Better
Aug 18, 2023
Jasmine Santiago: Running and Healing Trauma, Finding Her Voice
Aug 11, 2023
Race Report: Kassie Parker + 2023 USATF 7-Mile National Championships
Aug 04, 2023
Race Report: Sgt. Ednah Kurgat + 2023 USATF 6km National Championships
Jul 28, 2023
Liz Derstine: Her Appalachian Trail FKT Story, a Journey of Self Discovery
Jul 21, 2023
BONUS: Hear Her Sports: Jenny Nguyen and the Sports Bra
Jul 14, 2023
Sika Henry + Comrades Marathon: An Experience Like No Other
Jul 07, 2023
Christine Yu: Her Book, Up to Speed, Inspired by Life as an Athlete
Jun 30, 2023
Race Report: Nell Rojas + 2023 USATF 25k National Championships
May 31, 2023
Vanessa Fraser: 100 x 1-Mile SF Women's WR Relay Attempt, en Route to Forging Her Own Pro Running Path
May 25, 2023
Race Report: Alexina Teubel + 2023 USATF One-Mile National Championships
May 09, 2023
Nicole Pinto: Returning to Racing Post-Partum (Part 2/2)
Apr 28, 2023
LIVE EVENT: Podium Pioneers Panel, Boston Marathon Expo
Apr 24, 2023
Patty Hung: 37 Consecutive Boston Marathons, A New Streak Record
Apr 11, 2023
Race Report: Amber Zimmerman + 2023 USATF 10-Mile National Championship
Apr 07, 2023
Dani Moreno: Track, Trail, Boston: A Pro Runner's Lifelong Running Journey
Mar 29, 2023
Molly Huddle: Pro Runner Postpartum Return, the 2023 New York City Half Marathon
Mar 23, 2023
Race Report: Emma Grace Hurley + 2023 USATF 15k National Championships
Mar 10, 2023
Jae Gruenke: Running Form Expert & Feldenkrais Practitioner, with Hear Her Sports
Mar 09, 2023
Erika Kemp: Championships, Challenges, and a Marathon Debut
Mar 06, 2023
Race Report: Lauren Hagans + 2023 USATF Half Marathon National Championships
Mar 03, 2023
Sara Mae Berman: Three Time Boston Champion & Running Pioneer
Feb 09, 2023
Lindsey Cortes: One Runner's Nourishment & Body Acceptance Journey
Jan 10, 2023
BONUS! Starting Line 1928: Bjorg Austrheim-Smith
Dec 20, 2022
Maegan Krifchin: An Epic Marathon PR Story
Dec 12, 2022
Tiffany Gayle Chenault: Running Through Grief, Creating Her Place
Dec 01, 2022
Hillary Allen: Professional Trail Runner with an Unbreakable Will
Nov 11, 2022
Alison Mariella Désir: Running While Black, Her Story, Her Book
Oct 18, 2022
Gina Lucrezi: Running Toward Equity, Establishing Trail Sisters
Oct 04, 2022
WRS Host Cherie Turner + 2022 Comrades Marathon: A Hear Her Sports Special Collaboration
Sep 23, 2022
Erica Stanley-Dottin: A Sub-3-Hour Marathon Goal, a Team Dream Soars
Sep 06, 2022
Pat Freeman: 30 Years Running Comrades, and Counting
Aug 21, 2022
Reair Celebrating the Return of Comrades!: Blanche Moila + Comrades Marathon: Inspiring Change
Aug 12, 2022
Verity Breen: Running Far and Fast, A Life-Long Love
Jul 26, 2022
Camille Herron: Menstrual Health & Running Western States on Day One of Her Period
Jul 06, 2022
Nicole Pinto: Running the Boston Marathon while Pregnant (part 1/2)
Jun 27, 2022
Gael Henville: Life Lessons Learned, and Shared: Runner, Coach, Community Builder
May 29, 2022
LIVE EVENT: Marilyn Bevans & Maegan Krifchin, Celebrating 50 Years of Women Running Boston, Officially, hosted by Strides Forward & Run Father & Faster
Apr 22, 2022
Bobbi Gibb: The First Woman of the Boston Marathon
Apr 13, 2022
Sarah Lavender Smith: Ultramarathon Trail Running Longevity
Mar 31, 2022
Cathy Utzschneider: A Champion After 40, A Passion for Masters Racing
Mar 07, 2022
Sonia Samuels w/Jae Gruenke: Olympian Rediscovers (Pain-Free) Form
Feb 19, 2022
Roads to Boston 2021: We Ran the Boston Marathon! How It All Went Down, Season Finale (part 8/8)
Jan 14, 2022
Update & Reair: Camille Herron at the Comrades Marathon
Nov 16, 2021
Roads to Boston 2021: The Final Pre-Race Check-In (part 7/8)
Oct 07, 2021
Roads to Boston 2021: How We All Got In (part 6/8)
Oct 02, 2021
Roads to Boston 2021: An Inside Look at Marathon Prep (part 5/8)
Sep 30, 2021
Roads to Boston 2021: Why We Marathon, Nicole's, Yao's, and Cherie's Stories (part 4/8)
Sep 19, 2021
Roads to Boston 2021: Why We Marathon, Marija's, Rochelle's, Zarah's, and Jonna's Stories (part 3/8)
Sep 08, 2021
Roads to Boston 2021: Why We Marathon, Patty's & Amanda's Journeys (part 2/8)
Aug 30, 2021
Roads to Boston 2021: How We Started Running (part 1/8)
Aug 12, 2021
Introducing Roads to Boston 2021: 9 Runners, 1 Finish Line
Jul 20, 2021
Megan Flanagan: A Young Runner's Journey through RED-s (relative energy deficiency in sport)
Jul 16, 2021
BONUS: Hear Her Sports: Dagmara Wozniak, Olympic Saber Fencer
Jun 16, 2021
Beatie Deutsch: Pregnancy, Fast Marathons, Shattered Stereotypes
Jun 03, 2021
Ann Ashworth: A RED-s Recovery to Running Healthy, Strong, and Fast
May 06, 2021
BONUS: Keeping Track Podcast: Dawn Harper Nelson's Cinderella Story
Apr 23, 2021
Barbara Hannah Grufferman: How Menopause and a (Literal) Sign Ignited a Passion for Running and Aging-Well Advocacy
Apr 12, 2021
Sally Kipyego: Olympic Marathon Dreams Realized
Mar 25, 2021
Charlotte Gibbs: A RED-s Journey to Rediscovering the Joy of Running
Mar 10, 2021
Sophie Speidel: A Menopause Journey as a Competitive Athlete
Feb 24, 2021
Courtney Dauwalter: Problem Solving Ultramarathons, Bringing the Mental Game
Jan 22, 2021
The Transformative Ability of Running: Highlights from the Comrades Series
Dec 21, 2020
Running Makes You Feel Better: Highlights from the Comrades Series
Dec 04, 2020
Cheryl Winn + Comrades Marathon: A Comrades Trailblazer
Oct 16, 2020
Karen Williams + Comrades Marathon: The Will to Try
Aug 19, 2020
Shirley Mosiakgabo + Comrades Marathon: Keep Moving Forward
Aug 05, 2020
Enie Manzini + Comrades Marathon: Embracing Your Power
Jul 21, 2020
Renata Vosloo + Comrades: Becoming An Elite Runner
Jul 01, 2020
Team Massmart + Comrades Marathon: Empowering Women
Jun 18, 2020
Ann Ashworth + Comrades Marathon: What It Takes
Jun 03, 2020
Cathy Hopkins + Comrades Marathon: Strength in Community
May 20, 2020
Blanche Moila + Comrades Marathon: Inspiring Change
May 06, 2020
Camille Herron + Comrades Marathon: Dream Race
Apr 22, 2020
Devon Yanko + Comrades Marathon: Her White Whale
Mar 25, 2020
Introducing Women's Running Stories (formerly Strides Forward)
Jan 17, 2020