Are you a runner? Even if you are a novice all women are welcome.. The MORE / Fitness/Shape Women’s half -Marathon co-hosted by NBC’s TODAY Show hosts Natalie Morales and  Erica Hill  today ,Sunday April 19th. Natalie Morales is a runner and has participated before .Third Today Show Co-host Erica Hill has ran marathons as well. The ladies announced back in February they were joining as part of their “Run For Today”series on the show.

This is the 12th annual MORE/Fitness/Shape Women’s half marathon with about 10,000 women joining forces to cross the finish line. Starting in New York’s’ Central Park.It’s also the largest Women’s only half marathon in the country!  “We’re so excited to have TODAY as the Media Partner for our 12^th annual race,” says Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor-in-Chief of MORE. “Natalie and Erica are the perfect hosts, and, as runners as well, they will only add to the girl power of this fun and inspirational event.”

The event has joined forces with NYRR club , Healthfull® by Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat®, Hoka One One, MorningStar Farms and Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. are Product Sponsors. CARE, a leading humanitarian organization that empowers women and girls around the world, is the Charity Partner. The MORE/FITNESS/SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon has also teamed up with Athletes for a Fit Planet. With the goal in mind to produce an environmentally responsible event each brand is taking the Pledge of Sustainability

As someone who watched my brother run the NYC Marathon (26 miles) I have to give it to these ladies . Any type of marathon is a challenge. A half marathon may be a good start for someone who is considering it. Although I can think of several fierce females who are marathon ready ,so my hats off to you ladies who run through the rain , snow , heat etc. Ladies if we can handle the every day life what’s a half marathon? As Bey says ” Who run the world , Girls” #WomenRunTheWorld.

See you at the finish line! I’ll be cheering you on.