Trailhead Vehicles: Jim, Jess, and Casper the 4Runner
Jessica Brazeau and Jim Walmsley explore the mountains with their 1998 Toyota 4Runner.
Alex Potter
Alex Potter is a contributor and former editor at iRunFar. Following a nearly decade-long hiatus from running after college, she has found a new love in trail running. As a photojournalist, Alex has reported throughout the Middle East and East Africa for publications like 'National Geographic,' 'The New York Times,' and 'The Washington Post.'
Watch Video of the 2021 Footprints Running Camp
Footprints Running Camp brings together young and innovative trail runners who see a change they’d like to make in their environments and community.
Nick Coury Interviewed: On Endurance, Negative Splitting, and His New Men’s 24-Hour American Record
An interview with Nick Coury after he set a new men’s 24-hour American record at the 2021 Desert Solstice Track Invitational.
2021 Desert Solstice Track Invitational Results: American Records Galore
Results from the 2021 Desert Solstice Track Invitational.
After Almost Two Years of COVID-19, Are We Back to Racing?
It has been nearly two years since COVID-19 turned our racing — and lives — upside down. We’re back at it, but with some changes.
Watch Dylan Bowman “Begin Again” at the 2021 Diagonale des Fous
Watch “Begin Again,” a full-length film by Freetrail and Ryan Thrower about Dylan Bowman’s experience at the 2021 Diagonale des Fous.
Trailhead Vehicles: Krissy Moehl and Janet the Van
Krissy Moehl finally found the van of her dreams, and is living out those dreams running and exploring the country.
Running for Environmental Advocacy: A Profile of Fernanda Maciel
Fernanda Maciel is passionate about the environment and racing, both of which have taken her around the world, from her home country of Brazil to her adopted home in Chamonix, France.
Watch “Running Out” With Lucy Bartholomew
In 2021, Lucy Bartholomew ran Australia’s Larapinta Trail and made a film along the way.
Trailhead Vehicles: Justin Simoni and His Bicycles
In the latest Trailhead Vehicles series article, Justin Simoni takes biking to the trail to the extreme.
From the Mountains to the Sea: A Profile of Ashley Brasovan
We talk to competitive trail runner Ashley Brasovan about the sport, her environmental work, and her love for scuba diving.
Harvey Lewis is the Last Person Standing at the 2021 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra
Results from the 2021 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, where Harvey Lewis won and set a new record.
2021 Grand Trail des Templiers Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2021 Les Templiers, a 81km/50-mile race which takes place around Millau, France.
What Really Happened at the 2021 DC Peaks 50 Mile Race?
The 2021 DC Peaks 50 Mile captured national news attention after bad weather forced its cancelation.
Runner Dies During the 2021 Marathon des Sables; Third Death in Race’s 35-Year History
A French ultrarunner has passed away during the 2021 Marathon des Sables.
Anton Krupicka Returns to the Leadville 100 Mile
In 2021, Anton Krupicka returned to the Leadville 100 Mile, his first ultramarathon since 2015.
Hitting the High Points: A Profile of Runner and New Father Stian Angermund
In our newly revived column on some of the top athletes in trail running, we talk to Stian Angermund about Norway, family, jazz, and cheese.
Des Linden’s Journey to the 50k World Record
Watch this video about Des Linden setting the women’s 50k world record earlier this year.
Trailhead Vehicles: Pri the Prius
Bryon Powell tells us about his beloved Prius, which has taken him on huge road trips, facilitated a lower-impact lifestyle, and helped build iRunFar into what it is today.
Aleksandr Sorokin, 24-Hour World Record Holder, Interview
A written interview with Aleksandr Sorokin after he set the 24-hour world record at the 2021 UltraPark Weekend 24 Hour race in Poland.
Trailhead Vehicles: Ms. Beastly and Squeaks
A tale of Ms. Beastly and Squeaks, two vehicles that get Alex Potter where she needs to go.
2021 UTMB Results: D’haene Earns Fourth Win and Dauwalter a Course Record
Results from the 2021 UTMB, won by François D’Haene and Courtney Dauwalter.
Timothy Olson Shares His Pacific Crest Trail FKT Journey
An interview with Timothy Olson about his transformative physical and spiritual journey while setting the men’s supported Pacific Crest Trail fastest known time.
The 2021 Hardrock 100 in Slow Motion
Derrick Lytle, of The Juniper Lab, talks to us about making a slow-motion film about the 2021 Hardrock 100, and what storytelling means to him.
