Barrier Breaker
Women didn’t run marathons in the 1960s, but fortunately, Kathrine Switzer’s defiant Boston entry changed the course of history
Women didn’t run marathons in the 1960s, but fortunately, Kathrine Switzer’s defiant Boston entry changed the course of history
When you think of Paris, twinkling lights and romantic evenings probably spring to mind, not a night marathon during the Olympics. Yet, the 2024 Paris Marathon Pour Tous offered just that. We caught up with runner and writer, Ali Ball, who took on this extraordinary challenge.
Jasmin Paris has entered the history books as the first woman to conquer the Barkley Marathon. Join us as we unravel the mysteries surrounding this secretive and legendary ultramarathon.
After Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop was killed by her husband, fellow female athletes decided to act. Forming a platform, the Women’s Athletic Alliance, they raise awareness and help others move forward
Fourteen women, an epic 550km relay run beginning in Santa Monica. We meet runner Tilly GW and photographer Ashley Stewart to explore the necessity of sisterhood in overcoming mental and physical challenges, as they pushed through the demanding terrain of Death Valley desert to make it to the Las Vegas finish line
Only four per cent of all marathon runners manage to break three hours – Erica Stanley-Dottin is one of them. We asked her what making ‘the List’ really means – and discovered how running is nothing without community
Breaking records and conquering mountains is commonplace for lawyer turned ultramarathon athlete Fernanda Maciel. We find out what drives her constant appetite for endurance sports
Ditch the diet culture and run for joy. That is how Kelly Roberts approaches running with the Badass Lady Gang, a community she founded that gives women a safe haven in the fitness space
There’s something very special about middle distance runner Athing Mu. Smashing records and propelled into the spotlight, find out how the young world champion is literally taking life in her stride
With a passion for Japanese street fashion, a love of colourful hair, and an advocate for important causes, British sprinter Jodie Williams stands out in the world of athletics. We chat to the two-time Olympian about running, fashion and why she is lending an ear to support others