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Hi, I’m Dorothy.

Writer, storyteller, content creator, occasional blogger, social media consultant, marathoner x46, owner of the I RUN THIS BODY® brand and creator of the #irunthisbody and #ihavearunnersbody digital communities.

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RunningArticles


Women’s Health

  • Runner Dorothy Beal: ‘I Wish I Didn’t Have To Explain Harassment To My Daughter’

Well + Good

  • Why I Decided To Keep My Dry January Going For 88 Days

ACTIVE

  • 7 Things To Know When Buying New Running Shoes
  • 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running
  • 10 Normal Things That Could Happen During Your First Marathon
  • Run Your Way To A Better Body Image
  • Tips For Taking A Great Race Photo

Women’s Running

  • 50 Life Lessons Learned On The Run
  • 10 Packing Hacks For Your Next Destination Race
  • Why You Should Worry About Yourself On The Run
  • Things To Consider When Reading A Negative Race Review
  • Irrational Fears Of Joining A Running Group
  • What To Pack For Your Next Relay Race
  • Why Running Shoes Should Only Be Worn For Running
  • 5 Rules To Follow For Your Best Summer Of Running
  • 10 Annoying Questions Every Runner Has Been Asked
  • Tips For Starting Your Own Running-Focused Instagram Account

InTheMedia


Runner’s World

  • No, Runners, You Don’t Have to “Earn” Your Food
  • 9 Tips to Make Running With a Stroller Way More Enjoyable
  • How to Get Over a No Good, Very Bad Training Run
  • Having a Positive Outlook Can Help You Maintain Weight Loss
  • Stop Worrying About “Running Off” Thanksgiving Dinner
  • How to Take Better Action Shots on the Run
  • 6 New Moms Share the Brilliant Ways They Make Time for Running
  • New Year’s Resolutions You Can Start Right Now
  • 15 Social Media Accounts Every Runner Should Follow
  • 12 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Start Right Now

Women’s Running

  • 50 Runners You Should Follow On Instagram

Good Morning America

  • Mom shares why she is never deleting a photo of herself

Greatest

  • 25 Instagram Accounts That Will Actually Inspire You To Workout
  • 60 Must-Read Health, Fitness, and Happiness Blogs

Women’s Health

  • Run Your First 5K Like a Boss: The 4-Week Training Plan You Need
  • 5 Women Share Exactly What It Took to Sculpt Six-Pack Abs

POPSUGAR

  • This Marathon Runner Got Real About Unflattering Race Photos

MagazineCovers


  • Dorothy Beal Women’s Running Magazine
  • Dorothy Beal Competitor Magazine
  • Dorothy Beal Salute Magazine
  • Dorothy Beal Posh Seven Magazine

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whenever I am sad I let myself be sad for a day an whenever I am sad I let myself be sad for a day and then I pick myself back up remind myself that running always has been there for me and always will be. it’s the longest relationship I’ve ever had ❤️ “the sun’ll come out tomorrow, it’s only a day away” #irunthisbody
🌊✨ I really like trees & running AND running 🌊✨ I really like trees & running AND running amongst the trees 💚 I’ve kinda been in my head a little lately (little might be an understatement) and I’ve honestly wondered if I’m any good at running. Maybe I was running away for so many years that the pain of a marathon felt like an escape & maybe now that I’m not running away - a marathon might seem hard, like the type of hard I’m not sure I want...but today was one of those runs where my heart was like - stop being silly - you were never running away, you were always running towards the life you wanted. You LOVE MARATHONS & running & all that jazz...being good at running never really mattered anyways...running to me will always be MORE than that ❤️ so yeah...goal for next week is to get out of my head more + HUG more trees 🌳 #lorax #irunthisbody #ihavearunnersbody #divorce
14 miles today to finish out the week with 47 mile 14 miles today to finish out the week with 47 miles (5 runs)✨

Felt like a very good day to sign up for another marathon!

I guess nearly 11 months is how long it took for me to embrace the idea of a virtual marathon lol 😜

All registered for the AbbottWMM Global Marathon on May 1st/2nd :) 💙 @wmmajors 

Who else is running a virtual marathon (or race of any distance) this spring!? 💙✨💙

#GlobalRunClub #irunthisbody #ihavearunnersbody #abbottwmm
the more I run, the more I want to run... the les the more I run, the more I want to run...

the less I run, the less I *think* I want to run...

amiright? OR amiright? Cause if I’m wrong I don’t want to be right 🙂🙃🥰 #run #irunthisbody #dreambigrunlong #girlsjustwannarun
I’ve been trying to get back to running in the m I’ve been trying to get back to running in the morning BUT at the end of the day I’ll take running at the end of the day ;) :) ✨the best time to run is any time you can ✨ 8.5 miles before the sun set 🖤 thankful for running friends who make the miles go by a little bit faster! 

#SoundMindSoundBody #irunthisbody #ihavearunnersbody
🔥 GIVEAWAY!!! I often get asked what the best s 🔥 GIVEAWAY!!! I often get asked what the best shoes are for running and I honestly can't answer that. There are no BEST shoes. The BEST shoes are shoes that work for your gait pattern and your unique body. I wear neutral shoes because I supinate but a neutral shoe might not work for you. That's why it's important to not only do your research on what shoes might work well for you but to get fit properly by having someone watch you run and assess your running biomechanics. Once you have been fit, you will have a general idea of what shoes will and won't work for you!

Because I want you to have running shoes that work for YOU - this giveaway is for one pair of @asics running shoes of your choice!!

How to enter: Follow @mileposts + @runkeeper (style up to you) and comment below on why you want to win or tag a friend in the comments (extra entries for each person you tag - please only tag actual friends and do so in a separate comment for each entry)

Winner chosen randomly on 1/19/21 and will be contacted via instagram DM + announced on this post. Giveaway not sponsored or associated with Instagram. I will verify you follow both accounts. The winner has two weeks to claim their prize before a backup winner is chosen. Shoe availability subject to change. 

#trainwithrunkeeper #soundmindsoundbody

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