To me, running alone brings peace and freedom, a chance to go where I want when I want and however fast (or slow) I want.

These running safety tips will help you stay running strong wherever you live.

Women are now a majority of runners, as there are more women runners than men.

We have compiled some of our best women’s running tips to help you rock your run.

So many guys would comment on my "big" legs that I used to shudder at the thought of wearing anything that drew attention to my muscular legs.

We are celebrating the tremendous accomplishments of women, including women runners who changed the sport — and the world — with their courage.

On my run sans headphones, with my eyes, not my ears, as my most engaged sense, I saw the whole thing. Even when my back was to it, I felt the pink blanketing me and the rest of the streets. As quickly as harmful thoughts entered my mind, they were replaced by gratitude for the sun, and for my limbs, for carrying me to it.

Alison's latest project is a 240-mile run to empower women everywhere.

On January 18, Alison and a team of women runners will start a 240-mile run from Harlem, New York City to Washington, DC to attend the Million Women March on Washington and raise $44,000 for Planned Parenthood.