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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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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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Dorothy Beal

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got the keys to our new rental early so I spent th got the keys to our new rental early so I spent the weekend moving all the “little” stuff and so far during this move I’ve learned a. own way too much little stuff and b. never want to have to move myself again c. thankful for friends & family that are helping me move because it’s probably one of the most annoying favors in the world to do for someone d. @chloerainebeal & @milesbeal_ are two of the BEST children ever (legit couldn’t have done this without them) e. I can survive every hard thing that life throws at me even when I think I’m broken and can’t handle anything else🏡 ran from our new spot this morning ❤️ and saw the light at the end of a tunnel … taking it as a sign ❤️ Looking forward to Friday when I can call Brambleton home 🙂🙃 

#irunthisbody #ihavearunnersbody #singlemomlife
running isn’t a cure all but it sure does help …

being fit is fun and getting fit is hard and when you are in that hard spot it’s HARD. Like every damn step is hard and it hurts and you feel like you are dying and you wonder WHY on earth you do this when oh man there are a million other things you could do that are easier and fill your time and make you feel good. But hot damn, there is nothing like running and so I keep coming back for more even when I’ve given up on running or I blame running for giving up on me … cause running helps and sometimes you gotta be reminded that you LOVE something when it’s hard, you NEED someone to tell you THIS TOO SHALL PASS cause it will pass, you just sometimes forget and … you will float on air soon but for now it’s hard and THAT IS OK. LIFE IS HARD. No escaping, the only way is through .. you can’t get to mile 26.2 without running all the miles before and sometimes they are fun and sometimes they SUCK. But oh the finish line…. It makes it all worth it. I dream of finish lines. 💖 #irunthisbody
❤️Happy MAY 4th!!!❤️ The Star Wars nerd in ❤️Happy MAY 4th!!!❤️ The Star Wars nerd in me loves today 🤓 

Instead of watching a Star Wars Marathon 🖤 I'm moderating another @asics Panel tonight at 8 PM 🥳

I'll be chatting with Mari Tibbetts, Director of Global Apparel Creation at ASICS, Barbara Turner Chief Administrative Officer at ASICS North America and Cat Ayers, Sr. Director of Marketing at ASICS North America

The event FREE but you do need to register in order to tune in - the link is in my bio!

"In an effort to celebrate motherhood, ASICS will turn to some of its female leaders who manage to balance their day to day in the working world and the toughest job of all—being a mom. Join us on May 4th for a conversation with Dorothy Beal, Head of Content Strategy–Guided Workouts at ASICS Runkeeper™ and ASICS America female leaders Cat Ayers, Mari Tibbetts and Barbara Turner to celebrate these women and their influence not only just at ASICS but on society as well."

#maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourthbewithyou #asics #TrainWithRunkeeper
Free on Saturday May 7th!? Come hang out and run w Free on Saturday May 7th!? Come hang out and run with me & some other cool cats at the @fpmovement Georgetown store!! 

We hang out and chat beforehand cause that’s one of the best parts of a run DUH 🙂 then we do a little bit of dynamic stretching and then head out for a run (or walk)! This run will be an out and back so if you want to run longer you can! We all meet back at the store for snacks/water and more chatting + shopping if you want :) you also can leave your stuff at the store while you run so really it’s a win all around 😉 

It’s fun ❤️ & the company is cool 😎 

The link is in my bio to sign up :) I’d love love love to meet you! 

Maybe I can also convince my running besties @kimvanarun and @dr.romanzoruns to come hang with us too 😉 

#fpmovementpartner
my senior yearbook quote was “Happiness is like my senior yearbook quote was “Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” 

On my run this morning I was thinking about how I’ve survived 100 percent of my worst days … this week was filled with worst days … but I survived, am stronger for it and today I feel SUPER strong & happy 💖 I really believe in my heart there is no where to go but up from here on out. Bending and not breaking is the name of the game. 

Oh and I’m feeling my spark for running returning and it feels SO SO GOOD 🥰❤️ LFG 🥳 

#irunthisbody #singlemomlife 

📷: @chloerainebeal
If you have never climbed a mountain, I think you If you have never climbed a mountain, I think you should … and here’s why … the mountain teaches you about life and about yourself and at of the end of the day the view at the top and the feeling is worth the climb and any obstacles that may arise ⛰ 

Happy Friday friends xoxox

Tell me your fun plans so I can live vicariously through you 🙂🙃

Dorothy Beal

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