Running In Style

Hairstyle Inspiration for Athletes

Written by: Aiza Rahmani, Intro to Journalism Writer

April 22, 2025

Ali Amelung is wearing a braid with a blue bow. This hairstyle involves a simple three strand braid. “I really enjoy doing fun hairstyles for a meet and I love adding bows for a simple touch.”

(Photos courtesy of: Aiza Rahmani)

Sophia Tsakalis wears a ponytail with two braids. This hairstyle involves two smaller three strand braids pulled back into a ponytail, topped with a bow. “The braids in the front help to keep face framing pieces out of my face.”

Leah Berger wears a variety of braids. On the crown of her head two French braids come back to form a three strand braid. “This is the perfect hairstyle for distance runners.”

Scarlett Smelker is wearing a bubble braid with a small braid through the center. This hairstyle involves a 3 strand braid incorporated into a traditional bubble braid, topped with a bow. “This style is best to do using Eco Gel to help slick it back.

Lizzie Van Voorhis wears a high placed ponytail with two braids on top. This hairstyle involves making two small dutch braids at the top of the head, pulling the rest of the hair into a ponytail. “I just think it’s cute and it keeps all my hair out of my face, it’s cute and functional.”

Reese Bailey is wearing a French braided bun. This hairstyle involves creating two French braids on each side of the head and pulling everything back into a bun. “I love the braids.”

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