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• VIDEO: Ab Exercises

  By Team WR

  Get a stronger core following these eight moves.

• Bowerman Track Club Bachelorette Predictions

  By Caitlyn Pilkington

  The "Bowerman Babes" have made the franchise their high-altitude tradition.

• 8 Self-Defense Moves For Runners

  By Emily Abbate

  Tap into your own strength and learn these essential self-defense moves before (heaven forbid!) you might need them.

• 5 Things Women's Running Loved This Week: July 21, 2017

  By Team WR

  The Women's Running editorial team shares 5 things they loved during the week of July 21, 2017.

• Poem About Father-Daughter (Race) Dance

  By Alexi Pappas

  Alexi Pappas gives us the feels again with these words about fathers and daughters.

• The Value Of A Mock Marathon

  By Kaia Zawadi

  Have you ever tried running a mock marathon? Adding a race-day dress rehearsal can be a useful training technique.

• Ajee Wilson Annihilates American Record

  By Team WR

  Damn!

• 6 Women Complete #BadassLadyGang5K Week 2

  By Run Selfie Repeat

  Six women share their experiences completing Week 2 of the #BadassLadyGang5K training plans.

• The Brave Athlete: Stop Cracking Under Pressure

  By Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson

  This excerpt from The Brave Athlete shares two tips that are useful for dealing with athletic anxiety.

• Dealing With Training Interruptions

  By Nat Runs Far

  Even the most fool-proof training plans can go astray. When life interruptions occur, follow these tips to get your training back on track.

• Marathon In A Day Gives 24 Hours For 26.2

  By Meghan Roos

  A UK runner is launching Marathon in a Day, a marathon that any runner can complete and which benefits the mental health charity Mind.

• Does Stripping Down Improve Body Image?

  By Team WR

  A new study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies shows that public nudity can have a positive effect on body image.

• Daily Thoughts Of A Fitness Tracker Owner

  By T-Rex Runner

  T-Rex Runner breaks down the daily thoughts of the average fitness tracker owner.

• Jordan Hasay Will Race Chicago Marathon

  By Caitlyn Pilkington

  She is one of many declaring their fall plans this summer.

• Why Float Tanks Are Good For You

  By Team WR

  A new study shows that sensory-deprivation tanks ("float tanks") can alleviate pain, stress, depression and anxiety with repeated use.

• Ask The Coach: Summer Hydration Tips

  By Hillary Kigar

  Coach Hillary Kigar has summer hydration tips for runners anticipating lots of hot and sweaty distance runs during the warmer seasons.

• Tips For Smarter Summer Running

  By Run Eat Repeat

  Don't let the heat get the best of you. Follow these seven summer training tips to make it through the sweatiest season of the year.

• The Benefits Of Unstructured Workouts

  By Allie Burdick

  One runner describes what happened when she traded one week of her normal training plan for seven days of unstructured workouts.

• Donations Are Pouring In For Gabe

  By Caitlyn Pilkington

  Donations started pouring in to help Gabe with cancer treatment costs.

• Want A Longer Life? Try Running.

  By Allie Burdick

  A new study shows that running is the most effective type of exercise for improving life expectancy.