I am inspired by people who are faster than me. I want to know all of their secrets in hopes they might help me become faster. I enjoy reading about their training, learning about what they eat, and comparing that to my own training regimen. I realize I will never be as fast as them, but something still draws me in, and I want to know more.
I have compiled a list of a few of my professional female and elite runners who blog about their journey. This is not a comprehensive list, but you are welcome to comment below if there are others.
My running inspiration. I’ve found so many similarities between myself and Kara (minus the fact she is way faster than me), that I can’t help like her. Plus, she seems so nice and down to earth—probably because she’s from Minnesota.
Ariana Hilborn
I first started following Ariana’s blog when she appeared on the cover of the Grandma’s Marathon booklet. She ran her first marathon in 2008 with a time of 4:36 and just three short years ran at the Olympic trails for the marathon in 2011.
Julia Webb (Alan Webb’s wife)
Both are fantastic runners and both are from the Midwest, what’s not to love.
I actually ran against Nichole in high school and college. We connected through our blogs and finally had a chance to meet in person when I went to Minnesota in November. Nichole ran the Olympic trails in the marathon and was the former world recorder holder for the indoor marathon.
Another Minnesota native who is very active in the running community making videos and sharing her knowledge of running. A stand-out runner in high school and college.
Kris Lawrence
Co-founder of Picky Bars. Known by all Oiselle-lovers. And a frequent contributor to the Running On Om Podcast.
I really enjoy reading Jake Krong and Andrea North’s blog http://www.wasatchandbeyond.com. They live in Utah and are fantastic runners!
Kris Lawrence would be a great addition to your list.
Lauren Fleshman has a great blog (and general social media fodder). http://asklaurenfleshman.com/ She is hilarious and I know her a bit through her time in Eugene. She’s now living and training Oiselle project Little Wing in Bend, OR. Her husband Jesse Thomas is a pro triathlete who is hilarious as well. http://leapdaysports.com/
Oh right! Good call–I forgot about Lauren’s blog.
Thank you for posting this – I’ve especially enjoyed reading about Ariana Hilborn this morning. As a fellow runner who never competed in high school/college, her story is relevant and inspirational!
http://ryanvail.blogspot.com
Thanks for the list! There are 2-3 I haven’t heard of on it. You might like http://camilleherron.com, too.
thanks for sharing this! I never even thought to look for professional runners’ blogs.
Oh wow, I am completely blown away that you included me. THANK YOU! I adore reading runnings blogs and also love many of those you’ve mentioned but thrilled to have a few more to add to my “Running” tab folder.
Thank you for the mention, Michelle!!! That picture makes me look so short/young, though… ha! I’m excited for our adventures to come!
Awesome! these are fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing information.
Hi Michelle! Would you mind adding my blog to the list please? 🙂 I would appreciate it!