Shalane Flanagan Kicks Ass

On November 5th, Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years. She managed this feat while also spending years nurturing a culture of support in women’s distance running, one which will hopefully pay dividends for years to come.

Flanagan does not just talk about elevating women; she elevates them. And they win.

Flanagan’s victory in New York City was incredible, but it’s far from the whole story.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/11/opinion/sunday/shalane-flanagan-marathon-running.html