RUNGRL co-founder Ashlee Lawson explores how mental stressors and triggers can keep us from performing at our best, and offers tips on how to work through mental fatigue towards better runs and a better headspace.

health + wellnessNaTasha JonesNovember 18, 2019Mental Health, Training, Ashlee Lawson, Editor's PicksComment

Your Running Journey Will Never Be Perfect—and That’s Okay

Even those of us with the best intentions can find ourselves falling off during race training. Be it fatigue, injury, or loss of motivation, it happens. Ebony Davis explains how she overcame setbacks while training for her first half marathon.

The Long Haul: How to Stay Hydrated on Long Runs

There is a strategy behind staying hydrated for optimal performance and fatigue prevention. When you’re running longer distances, a quick drink before the run simply won’t cut it. Learn more in this quick guide.

runningNaTasha JonesNovember 4, 2019Training, races, Editor's Picks, Mireille Sine, nutrition, hydration Comment

#AskCoachAsh Episode 006: Running Form

This episode of #AskCoachAsh is all about Running Form. Learn about cadence, foot strike, arm swing, and tackling those pesky hills in this recap of our latest live coaching series with Coach Ashlee.

runningNaTasha JonesOctober 22, 2019#AskCoachAsh, Ashlee Lawson, Training, Running, Editor's PicksComment

RUNGRL Asks: Are You Racing This Fall?

If you're running (or cheering) at an upcoming race, we have an opportunity for you!

communityNaTasha JonesOctober 17, 2019GRLs Who Race, Training, Running, marathon, half marathon, 5K, Editor's PicksComment

Fill ’er Up: Fueling your Body Pre-run and Post-run

Dr. Tamara Wilkerson Dias shares why she went from double cheeseburgers and sodas as post-run fuel to healthy carbs and proteins and the big difference it made in her running performance.

runningNaTasha JonesOctober 2, 2019nutrition, Training, Running, Editor's Picks, Tamara Wilkerson DiasComment

#AskCoachAsh Episode 005: Race-day Strategy

In Episode 005 of the #AskCoachAsh IG Live, co-founders Ashlee and Natalie sat down to discuss Race-day Strategy. Learn they’re favorite tips and important do’s and don’ts for success on the big day. Catch the recap here.

runningNaTasha JonesSeptember 25, 2019#AskCoachAsh, Running, Race Reflections, races, Ashlee Lawson, Natalie Robinson, Training, Editor's PicksComment

#AskCoachAsh Episode 003: Recovery Tools for Runners

In order to be the best runners we can be, we must take care of our running bodies. We only get one, so if we want to keep putting the miles in, we’ve got to also be diligent about putting in the recovery work. Learn how in the latest installment of #AskCoachAsh.

runningNaTasha JonesJuly 29, 2019#AskCoachAsh, Running, recovery, Training, Ashlee Lawson, Editor's PicksComment

GRLs Who Race: Iesha Pankey and the London Marathon

Balancing a demanding work schedule and a busy social life while managing an autoimmune disorder can be challenging enough, but Iesha Pankey decided to tackle all this while training for her first marathon. Find out what she learned through this challenging and rewarding process.

communityNaTasha JonesJuly 8, 2019GRLs Who Race, Running, Training, races, Race Reflections, Na'Tasha Jones, Editor's PicksComment

RUNGRL x Mile High Run Club: Sweating in Style

Running is often thought of as a solo sport, especially on the treadmill. Learn how RUNGRL collaborated with Mile High Run Club in New York City to create a space for women to run and have fun together.

communityNaTasha JonesJune 25, 2019events, mile high run club, Cross Training, Training, nyc, Editor's PicksComment

#AskCoachAsh Episode 002: All About Pacing

Get the best tips and advice from Episode 2 of #AskCoachAsh, where she talks about pacing! Learn how to improve your pace, common pacing mistakes and more. Then stay tuned for the next episode coming soon!

runningNaTasha JonesJune 20, 2019Editor's Picks, #AskCoachAsh, Training, pace, Ashlee Lawson, racesComment

GRLs Who Race: Black Women Runners to Inspire Your Next Big Race

From elite running legends to hometown heroes, we’re celebrating the running trailblazers who inspire us in our new series, ‘GRLS Who Race’.

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.

runningNaTasha JonesApril 19, 2019Training, injury, Editor's Picks, Melissa Doldron, RehabComment

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.

communityNaTasha JonesApril 8, 2019events, Editor's Picks, Ashlee Lawson, Running, Training, #AskCoachAshComment

Choosing a Race With Your Heart

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

runningNaTasha JonesFebruary 21, 2019Na'Tasha Jones, Editor's Picks, Training, racesComment

6 Reasons to Make Yoga Part of Your Running Journey

Developing a yoga practice can be beneficial to runners for more than just flexibility. Andima Umoren shares how yoga is beneficial for breathing, core strength, mental clarity and more.

runningNaTasha JonesJanuary 29, 2019yoga, Training, Running, Andima Umoren, Editor's PicksComment

3 Foot Facts Runners Can't Ignore

Check out these three key things all runners should know about their feet in order to keep them happy and healthy as they pound the pavement.

runningNaTasha JonesJanuary 22, 2019Training, Running, Editor's Picks, Chris CabreraComment

This is How You Can Run Faster

Improving your pace takes more than just practice.

runningNaTasha JonesDecember 18, 2018Running, Training, Ashlee Lawson, Editor's Picks, pace Comment

What's the Purpose of a Shakeout Run?

Why in the world would you want to run right before a race? Here’s why a shakeout run is important.

runningNaTasha JonesOctober 30, 2018Natalie Robinson, Running, Training, Editor's PicksComment

Five Things We Learned from Our First International Race

RUNGRL co-founders Stephani Franklin and Jasmine Nesi ran their first international race together at the 2018 Berlin Marathon. Read what they loved and what they learned from their experience.

communityNaTasha JonesSeptember 25, 2018Editor's Picks, Stephani Franklin, marathon, Training, Jasmine Nesi, Race ReflectionsComment

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