Marathon women

Shalane Flanagan is the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since 1977. Flanagan ran the marathon last in 2010.

A sports psychologist explains what’s really behind the tears.

And she waited for a runner along the way!

Though they had to do it illegally, two women have now run in the Boston Marathon! Kathrine Switzer and Roberta Gibb ran today despite the race having been strictly limited

I am often asked by fellow runners what is my secret to building muscle while running so many miles? It seems like an anomaly to many a runner, but I can assure you, it most certainly can be done! Just like achieving any other goal you have in running (like a new distance or a big PR), it takes some hard work and dedication. But with consistency in a well rounded strength and conditioning program, as well as proper nutrition and realistic goals, any runner can build strong, lean muscles…

These marathon tips will help you remember all the race-day essentials. From your running outfit to all your post-race gear. Before you cross that start line, prepare for your race with this marathon checklist.

Ethiopia's Tiki Gelena wins in 2 hours, 23 minutes, 7 seconds.

Kathrine Switzer became the first female to officially enter and run. The photo of a race official forcibly attempting to stop her and grabbing for her race numbers was the photo shot heard round the world. Life magazine listed the photo as one of the "100 Photographs That Changed The World."

Only 0.5% of the U.S. population will ever run a marathon*. 0.5%. And you're about to become one of those magical unicorns. Your athletic ability and ambition rivals 99.5% of the population's (are you getting excited yet??). But before embarking on this incredible journey, let's talk about some important first marathon tips to make training easier and race day unforgettable. 1.) Set Realistic Expectations This might sound like a limitation, but it's not. In fact, it's freeing. It will…