2024 Western States 100 Women’s Preview
Fitter and faster than ever, 2023 runner-up Katie Schide headlines star-studded field at America’s most iconic 100-mile race from Palisades Tahoe to Auburn, California on June 29-30
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Abby Levene
Abby Levene is Outside Run’s senior editor. After running at Princeton University’s NCAA Division I program, Abby Levene migrated to Boulder, Colorado to study journalism and run as a grad student at the University of Colorado. When she’s not clacking on the keyboard, you can find her tripping over rocks on the trails and following Boston sports.
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Top 5 Takeaways from Camp Strava 2024
The reigning social fitness app brought together leaders from across the outdoor industry to unveil not only where the product is going, but also the direction of outdoor culture
Women’s Sports Isn’t ‘Having a Moment.’ It’s a Movement, New Study Shows
If it feels like people are paying more attention to women’s sports this year, it’s because they are, according to a new study by Parity
Your Guide to the 2024 Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB
A loaded field will compete on the brand new course for the final two 2024 Golden Tickets into Western States and spots into the UTMB Finals. Here’s what you need to know, and how to watch for free.
The Enduring Legacy of the World’s Most Prestigious Race
In a city renowned for its professional sports teams, the 2024 Boston Marathon exemplifies the highs, lows, and power of humanity like nothing else