Stephanie Reents

Author and former collegiate cross-country runner; writer of the novel We Loved to Run and previous works including The Kissing List and the bibliomemoir I Meant to Kill Ye, with honors such as O. Henry Prizes and a Stegner Fellowship.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 50min

Stephanie Reents, "We Loved to Run" (Hogarth, 2025)

In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Reents, an accomplished author and former collegiate cross-country runner, dives deep into her novel, We Loved to Run. She explores the unique collective voice used to capture the dynamics of a women’s cross-country team. Topics include the harsh realities of female athletes, the tension between competition and camaraderie, and navigating trauma. With a lens on 90s feminism, she discusses societal pressures and the scrutiny of women's bodies in sports, reflecting on timeless issues that resonate today.

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