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Runners to Follow on Instagram

I can’t get enough of inspiring Instagram accounts. These are the runners to follow on Instagram if you want to add a little bit of speed and amazingness to your feed.

As a runner myself, I am comforted by the runners who share their stories of injuries and comebacks, who are first time Olympic trials qualifiers, who set new records. I will likely never get anywhere near them (in real life or in accomplishments), but witnessing their dedication, hard work, setbacks, and triumphs gets me all jazzed up.

Runners to follow on Instagram

Whether you are a runner or you appreciate some healthy, supportive fitspo, these are my go-to Instagram runners. Many of these runners could have been on my list of female athletes to follow, but I set them aside so I could share them with you here.

Runners to follow on Instagram

Shalane Flanagan


I can’t wait to see how she does at the Olympics. (I’m also looking forward to her upcoming cookbook.)

Sarah Brown

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She ran throughout her entire pregnancy. And was back to training a week later.

David Laney

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His trail runs make me swoon. But don’t let that fool you, he also competed at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.

Ella Greenwood (AKA Ultra Ellie)

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And I complain when I have to run more than eight miles.

Amelia Boone

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She destroys the entire field at obstacle races. Check out her great interview with Tim Ferriss on his podcast.

Dirtbag Runners 


Every photo is a stunning view with a strong runner. Can’t really ask for too much more.

Andrea Duke

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She has been mixing up her training for the 2016 OCR World Championship, and it is really fun to see what she’s up to. She’s also wicked smart and a mom of two.

Lucy Bartholomew


Lucy is an ultra marathoner in Australia. I am endlessly jealous of her trails and beach days.

Little Wing

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For everyone who ever wondered what it would be like to go pro and be young and glamorous and surrounded by best friends. Totally not jealous. These speedy girls are Lauren Fleshman‘s crew.

Anna Frosty

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Ultra runner and ambassador for SisuGirls.

Emily Halnon

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This concrete runner turned ultra marathoner shares her killer views (and brews).

Kara Goucher

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Despite being a professional runner, Kara’s feed feels like one of your friend’s. It’s honest and about her life, not just running. Also, I want to play with her new puppy.

Scott Jurek

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His feet take him some incredible places.

Stephanie Rothstein Bruce


Professional runner, coach, business woman, mother (of two under two?), Steph makes me feel so lazy.

 

Who do you follow? Anyone missing from the list?

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