Erin Strout Content

Olympic Sports
Ever-competitive Kastor says she's in it to win it
Though a top-three finish in Saturday's Olympic marathon trials would earn Deena Kastor a spot in her fourth Games, the 38-year-old new mom is aiming higher.
Jan 13 | By Erin Strout
Commentary
A Penn State alumna on a community's heartbreak
Lifelong passion for Penn State turned to disbelief and despair in one nightmare week. An alumna writes on the PSU community's reaction.
Nov 12 | By Erin Strout
More Sports
Marathon not the only elite race this weekend
Not every elite distance runner in New York is racing the marathon this weekend. Several top Americans saving their best 26.2-mile effort for January's Olympic trials are racing a 5K on Saturday instead.
Nov 4 | By Erin Strout
Athlete's Life
Achieving my Rocky Mountain high
A pavement-loving runner agreed to take it off-road and do a 58-mile, three-day trail race in Colorado. She survived… and the view wasn't half bad.
Sep 14 | By Erin Strout
American dream realized on 9/11/01
Olympic marathoner Magda Lewy-Boulet was sworn in as a U.S. citizen on 9/11/01. "My heart was beating as hard as it has during any race," she recalls.
Sep 11 | By Erin Strout
Distance runner Molly Huddle takes long view
A foot injury has compromised Huddle's preparation for worlds, but the U.S. 5,000-meter champ and U.S. record-holder is focused on the London Games.
Aug 23 | By Erin Strout
Athlete's Life
Stephanie Rothstein is running free
Injury-free, gluten-free and pain-free, the pro distance runner explains how finding the right doctor, location, coach and teammates made all the difference in striving toward her Olympic goals.
May 20 | By Erin Strout
Athlete's Life
Top runners thrive at Team USA Arizona
It used to be that runners retired after college -- today, programs like Team USA Arizona offer financial, physical and emotional support for athletes looking to win national, world and Olympic titles.
Apr 27 5:32 PM ET | By Erin Strout
Athlete's Life
Faith and first steps for Alicia Shay
After losing her husband, her health and her confidence, distance runner Alicia Shay finds her footing on the path back to living.
Apr 26 | By Erin Strout
Athlete's Life
Give it a rest
In honor of National Sleep Week, marathon runner Erin Strout offers some suggestions on how to adjust your sleep schedule to your workout regimen. Step one: put down the iPhone!
Mar 10 | By Erin Strout