Run for Women

Run for Women One of America's most prestigious all-female 5K road races held in Albany, NY! Join us for our 48th edition on Saturday, May 30, 2026!

04/11/2026

Protein is getting all the hype right now… but we’re forgetting something major 👇

✨ Fiber.

Yes—protein matters.
But so does the nutrient most women aren’t getting enough of.

Here’s why fiber deserves your attention:

✔️ Supports gut health & digestion
✔️ Helps regulate blood sugar (hello, fewer crashes)
✔️ Keeps you fuller longer
✔️ Plays a key role in hormone balance
✔️ Supports heart health

Meanwhile, most “high-protein” snacks?
🚫 Low in fiber
🚫 Highly processed
🚫 Leaving you hungry again an hour later

Balance is the goal.

Instead of just chasing protein, start building meals that include:

🥦 Vegetables
🍓 Fruits
🌾 Whole grains
🫘 Beans & legumes

Because feeling good, staying full, and supporting your long-term health?
That takes more than just protein.

04/09/2026

The scale only tells part of the story 👇

You can be doing everything right—
lifting, moving, fueling your body—and still see that number stay the same.

Here’s why:

✨ You’re building muscle while losing fat
✨ Your body is getting stronger and more efficient
✨ Your shape is changing—even if the scale isn’t

Muscle is denser than fat.
So yes—you can look leaner, feel stronger, and be healthier… without the number dropping.

Instead of obsessing over the scale, start paying attention to:

✔️ How your clothes fit
✔️ Your strength in workouts
✔️ Your energy levels
✔️ Progress photos

Because real progress?
It’s not always measured in pounds.

04/06/2026

As trainers and coaches, we see it every day—
People chasing fast results instead of lasting change.

GLP-1s may help… but they won’t replace:
✔️ Strength training
✔️ Proper nutrition
✔️ Consistency

That’s where the real transformation happens.

People are chasing fast results instead of lasting change.y people, it's important to maintain healthy habits!

This morning was a great shoe demo with Saucony and Fleet Feet Albany for the Run for Women Training Challenge. Running ...
04/04/2026

This morning was a great shoe demo with Saucony and Fleet Feet Albany for the Run for Women Training Challenge. Running and walking is always more fun with others and especially when you get to test out new Saucony shoes! More demo days ahead. Registration closes for the 16th Training Challenge tomorrow!

Custom shirt, group workouts, a brunch, a race preview and more!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Albany/DelightfulRunForWomen

This week's FitHer Forward Podcast features Amelia Waters! Amelia not only runs the social media of the run for women, s...
04/03/2026

This week's FitHer Forward Podcast features Amelia Waters! Amelia not only runs the social media of the run for women, she is also a personal trainer and business owner!

In this episode, we dive into the struggle a lot of women have with disordered eating and body image, perimenopause, and navigating life as an entrepreneur!

This week, we’re excited to welcome our very own social media expert, Amelia Waters! Amelia has been the creative force behind the Run for Women’s social med...

03/31/2026

Real Women. Real Stories. Real Start Lines.

Every woman has a story.
The first step. The setback. The comeback. The reason you didn’t quit.

🎙️ FitHer Forward Podcast is looking for women in our community who didn’t start as runners—but kept showing up anyway.

If that’s you… we want to hear it.
Apply now and share your journey 💛
https://forms.gle/imjF65W1gVeLLfJaA

03/26/2026

The Delightful Run for Women is starting its 2026 Training Challenge to help more women begin walking or running before the annual race on May 30, built for all fitness levels. NewsChannel 13 spoke with event director/running enthusiast Kristen Hislop, and she had this to say.

STORY and full interview with Kristen: wnyt.com/third-hour-today/run-walk-empower-delightful-run-training-kicks-off/

Chris Onorato Caitlin Irla News

Tonight's Clifton Park group! Great job ladies! There's still time to register for the Training Challenge, link in bio! ...
03/25/2026

Tonight's Clifton Park group! Great job ladies!

There's still time to register for the Training Challenge, link in bio!

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