Sure, social media can be a distraction—even a time drain—but in its best moments, it can also be a source of inspiration and motivation. The right accounts can help you see that others understand and commiserate with your struggles, as well as inspire you to train harder, run better, and be stronger. After all, social media is “social,” and we’re all stronger together. Here are 15 inspiring social media accounts that every runner should follow:
Mira Rai’s story is wild. A former child soldier, she burst onto the world trail running scene in 2014 when she won her first trail race—a 50K. The 2017 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year is now helping develop and share Nepali trail running with the world.
The 2020 winner of the Olympic Marathon Trials frequently shares her thoughts on training via her IG account. Plus, you get a sneak peek at her latest beanie designs.
“Go hard or suffer the rest of your life.” It’s a good motto from Paul Chelimo, the 2016 Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000 meters for the U.S. His Instagram account certainly displays his personality and passion for hard training, and he’s also a fun follow on Twitter.
While you may not be able to keep up with Jim Walmsley, you can at least see some of the amazing places he’s running by following his racing and training on the Gram.
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Ultrarunners will find these memes hilarious and relatable. This account posts memes about everything from how you feel at an aid station to the amount of races you have lined up on your calendar. Even non-ultrarunners will think this is entertaining.
Sara Hall does a great job of mixing a hectic running career with details from her family life, along with displaying how her faith makes it all possible. You can also follow the growth of Ryan and Sara’s adopted daughters and some really cute dogs.
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