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Mindfulness on a Budget: Self-Care Practices When You Can't Get Away

Piriformis Syndrome: When Running is a Real Pain in the Butt

Moms, Are You Feeling Selfish About Self-Care?

4 Ways Training for a Half Marathon Changed My Life

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Piriformis Syndrome: When Running is a Real Pain in the Butt

Piriformis syndrome is a special concern for active women, who are six times more likely than men to experience this “pain in the butt”. Learn more about this pain and how to manage it from Alison Staples, RCAA-certified long distance run coach and physical therapist assistant.

4 Ways Training for a Half Marathon Changed My Life

They say that running can change you. Contributor TiYanna Long shares how training for a half marathon changed her mentally and physically, for the better.

How You Can Prevent Injury During Race Training

With race season in full swing, those who are training have to now ramp things up. Are you assessing your body as you ask it to put in this hard work for you? Check out these tips to help keep your body healthily running all season long.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – How Running Affects Your Body

It’s not all sunshine and rainbows. See what makes up the good, the bad and the downright ugly side of running.

Running to Find Your ‘Why’

The “why” is what will keep you going when you start to question your purpose in committing to running and fitness the first place. Dig into how to find your own “why”, here.

How to Turn a Bad Run into New Motivation

Having a bad run doesn’t mean you’re bad at running! Learn how to overcome the feelings of a bad run and channel them into an even better performance next time.

RUNGRL Asks: "How Was Your First 5K?"

From overcoming the initial fears to performing way better than you’d hoped, it’s always a surprise to run your first race. Four women share with RUNGRL what it was like to run their first “real” 5K.

Choosing a Race With Your Heart

Create personal accountability in your training by linking your running journey to a worthy cause.

Do You Need a Running Shoe Analysis?

Are a gait analysis and running shoe analysis the same? What’s the difference? Which one should you get? RUNGRL co-founder Dominique gets to the source with info from the experts.

What to Expect as a New Runner

RUNGRL co-founder Na’Tasha Jones shares all the things she wished she had known as a beginner runner: finding your pace, what it means to be sore and more!

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Mindfulness on a Budget: Self-Care Practices When You Can't Get Away

You know you need to de-stress, but how can you relax with so much on your plate with limited funds and no vacation in sight? Dr. Candice Williams shares why you must make this a life priority and how to squeeze in self-care, even when you’re on a budget.

Moms, Are You Feeling Selfish About Self-Care?

With such limited time available, as a mother, it can sometimes feel “selfish” to prioritize your own health and wellness. Dr. Candice Williams explains why self-care is non-negotiable for moms and shares tips on how to be more mindful of self, without the guilt.

Sweat and Skin: Elyse Love, M.D. on Skincare for Active Women

As both a dermatologist and a runner, Dr. Elyse Love understands the challenges of caring for skin while remaining active. Dr. Love shares her own journey and best skincare tips for active women with RUNGRL.

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Getting Organized to Improve Your Health and Fitness

Not having success with your “new year, new me” fitness plan? It may be that you need to get organized. Co-founders Ashlee and Na’Tasha share their tips for organizing your life for health and fitness success.

How to Fit in Running During Business Travel

Think you don’t have time to run on a business trip? Think again. Here’s how you can fit in a run, and make your business trip even more enjoyable and productive.

Can Women Runners Ever Really Be Safe?

How can women defend themselves against would-be attackers while out for a run?

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RUNGRL B’Day Virtual 5K Takes Place April 28

April is RUNGRL’s birthday month and we’re celebrating the best way we know how—through miles with all of you! We've partnered with Gixo fitness app to bring you our first-ever Virtual 5K on Sunday, April 28. Read more to find out how to join us!

Introducing: #AskCoachAsh, A New Live Q&A Series by RUNGRL

Get real answers to your running questions from RUNGRL’s resident certified running coach in our new IG live Q&A series. Follow us on Instagram @rungrlco to tune in to this Live session.

Finding Runners Like Myself

Until she saw others running who looked like herself, April Anderson never imagined that Black women might be running just for the sake of running. She was very happy to be wrong.