Episode 208: Author Maggie Mertens and the Impact of Culture and Science on Women’s Running

Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

This week we talked with journalist and author, Maggie Mertens, about her new book “Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women,” which will be released in June. Maggie’s book shares the progress and myths around women’s running, some of which continue today. Maggie’s book and our discussion underlines have far we’ve come and how much more work needs to be done to elevate women’s running. Maggie’s book is now available for pre-order wherever you purchase your books.