On WRS, Lisa Levin tells her running story through to today where, at 51, she’s more excited than ever to challenge herself and set motivating goals. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

I've got Julie Sapper on WRS! Her story focuses on the road of recovery after an ACL tear and surgery, back to full health and a return to marathons. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j... Sapper has a lot of wisdom and experience to share!

This clip gets me every time . . . Sarah Williams discovered self belief on the trail. Where have you discovered self belief? Hear Williams' story on the podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

NEW EPISODE!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Hear how Tough Girls Challenges' and host of the Tough Girl podcast Sarah Williams became the runner and adventurer she is today. Hers is an inspiring journey to discover self belief!

New newsletter out today! womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/mireille-s...

Mireille Siné shares her incredible running journey! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... Siné is a marathon and ultra runner, coach, and much more. Intertwined in Siné’s running journey is an autoimmune condition she’s been navigating since college: lupus. Her joy of running is palpable!

I have the great pleasure to be producing the upcoming podcast EARTHMOVERS: a trail podcast reclaiming the narrative, with 3 incredible hosts! Please consider contributing to our Kickstarter! We appreciate all support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ear...

It's newsletter day! womensrunningstories.substack.com This week: the special WRS episode: LIVE from the WE OUT HERE Trail Fest; discovering the power of breathwork; and in Recommendations, Katie Arnold's Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. The WRS newsletter publishes every Thur.

This is a special live report from the inaugural We Out Here Trail Festival!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... It's not often that you get to be at a history making groundbreaking event. And, I'm really excited to share this with you.

Sara Aranda's running story covers deeply difficult, meaningful, and joyful ground. Her journey is a remarkable celebration of living. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Becky Croft shares her incredible story! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Croft's life experiences led her to becoming a performance minded runner, even through post-hysterectomy menopause, the result of a long history of endometriosis. She shares the wisdom she's gained through run coaching.

Check out the weekly newsletter! womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/jes… In the current weekly newsletter I talk about Jessica Mena on WRS, my success with a cutback week, and why I'm loving the movement routines from Stephanie Anneliese Rose of Phase 6. The WRS newsletter comes out every Thursday.

I've got Jessica Mena on the podcast! What a great story! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j... Mena is continually driven to discover what she is capable of, beginning with her first marathon at age 12! This episode focuses on Mena's biggest goals yet: running 100km (62 miles) over hilly trails!

In the currently weekly newsletter I talk about a return to mental strength training and my love of the Tough Girl podcast! Read and subscribe today (it's free!): womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/a-running-...

Every so often, I give an update about my own running life on the Women's Running Stories podcast. This is the latest: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... I'm experimenting with some new approaches to training that I'm very excited about. Come along for the journey.

Angel Tadytin had never wanted to run 50 miles. But further consideration about where she'd be running helped change her mind: this was land she knew, and was connected to. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Hear the whole story of her 50 mile experience on the podcast, every magical moment.

I love this episode! Angel Tadytin shares the epic story of her first 50-mile trail race, and how it unfolded in unexpected and magical ways. It's unlike any ultra story you've heard before. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ALERT! The WRS newsletter comes out every Thursday. womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/new-on-wrs... In the current newsletter, I highlight what's new on the podcast, what's new in my training (making steady progress!), and I recommend Des Linden's memoir.

There was so much wisdom and inspiration shared in this live conversation. Here, Erica Stanley-Dottin talks about the power of team support in her journey to break 3 hours in the marathon. Hear the whole live conversation in this week's episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

We are LIVE! This is an incredible conversation on mental strength and confidence, focusing on the marathon, w/3 amazing runners: Dot McMahan, Erica Stanley-Dottin, Stephanie Bruce. open.spotify.com/episode/3YB0... This is a conversation to return to again and again!

Gwen Jacobson is one of the fastest 65-69 masters marathoners in the world, but her love of running is much deeper than race performances. open.spotify.com/episode/2rra... Hear her whole story on the podcast, including how she started in the sport in her 50s.

Happy Friday!

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ALERT! The WRS newsletter comes out every Thursday. womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/gwen-jacob... See what's new on WRS, in my training, and a great recommendation!

I looked into the media hysteria around a trans woman allegedly competing in the Boston Marathon yesterday. What I found was that every single anti-trans headline about the issue could be traced to a single person. It's 2025 & media literacy is dead.

Resistence is NOT futile

We had a terrific panel conversation at the Boston Expo! Masters women runners sharing wisdom and experience about mental strength and confidence. Stay tuned: this comes out on WRS and Run Farther & Faster podcasts next Tuesday! You will definitely want to hear this!

Get ready for some big running motivation! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... Gwen Jacobson, 66, started running in 2010: in her 50s. She shares her story of becoming strong, fast, and motivated to go after big marathon goals!

Hear Alia Qatarneh's running story on WRS: centering community, leadership, and what it means to support with big, big, big energy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Hello, flamethrowers! Jessica here. BURN IT ALL DOWN HAS A NEW EPISODE! Check your feeds. We did a live show at Bowling Green State U last month and it's up! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

It's marathon weekend in Boston, kicking off with the 26.TRUE marathon this Sat, and I've got TrailblazHers Run Co. LeadHer Alia Qatarneh on WRS!! sharing her story. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Circle up

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

NEW NEWSLETTER ALERT! Read and subscribe: womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/ann… Every week bringing you updates from the podcast and my training life, a recommendation, and whatever else has caught my eye in the running scene; plus learn what's coming next!

Mayra Garcia started her running journey with a spontaneous dash out the door to help her cope with life's challenges. That launched a journey of discovering her love of ultra trail running. Hear her whole story on Women's Running Stories. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

I never shared this yesterday. This week's Fast Women newsletter: fastwomen.substack.com/p/fast-women...

This conversation was a blast! Rodenfels shares her running and racing trajectory from DIII runner to top professional racer and 3x national champion. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

NEW NEWSLETTER ALERT! Read and subscribe womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/mayra-garc... Every week bringing you updates from the podcast and my training life, a recommendation, and whatever else has caught my eye in the running scene; plus learn what's coming next!

"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Sunday, April 20, 1pm, Boston Marathon Expo, Live Stage Get tips and insights into how to approach the Boston Marathon with confidence and a strong mental game, and how to build mental strength in your training and racing, from women who know how it’s done!

Samantha Powderhorn transformed her life, and running was central to her journey. Hear her whole story on Women's Running Stories. open.spotify.com/episode/0nap...

I love this episode featuring Mayra Garcia telling her ultra trail running story: from a spontaneous run to cope with life stress to ultra trail runner. It's so joyful! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Des Linden in the Boston Globe today. Probably behind a paywall for many of you. Here's a little snippet. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/s...

Longtime professional runner Stephanie Bruce shares so much inspiration and wisdom in this week's episode. open.spotify.com/episode/2wrU...

@roseveleth.com does an excellent job of explaining the history of sex testing in episode three of the Tested podcast. You can listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p... or search for "Tested" in your preferred podcast player.

From 1968 to 1999 women had to undergo a chromosome test to compete at the Olympics. Athletes, doctors, and ethicists worked hard to end the testing. Now Sebastian Coe says World Athletics is bringing it back, in time for the World Championships in September. www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...

Pro runner Stephanie Bruce is on WRS! She shares the passion that’s driving her, as she enters a new chapter in her running career. Bruce, 41, is navigating racing fiercely with aging as well as a third postpartum return, and it's so cool to hear about! Wow! open.spotify.com/episode/2wrU...

Join us this Sat, Mar 22, 10AM, 285 Newbury St. Boston, the Tracksmith track house. Live in conversation with excellent pro racer & 3x nat'l champ Annie Rodenfels!! More info & RSVP here: www.tracksmith.com/ie/events/tr...

In the current WRS newsletter: Samantha Powderhorn's incredible running story (hear it on the podcast) and Maggie Mertens's essay about what's really behind anti-trans efforts in women's sports (hint: it's not about supporting women's sports). womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/samantha-p...

I've got news. In my new episode of the Over 50, Sub 20 5k project, I share the latest in how my running journey is progressing. There have been a lot of ups and downs, leading to some changes. Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/5BdR...