Marathon women

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

And she waited for a runner along the way!

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

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Flanagan was visibly emotional as she approached the finish line.

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One of the toughest stretches of the runner’s life ended with her biggest accomplishment yet.

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

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…