Sophia Laukli: From Skis to Trails
Defending Sierre-Zinal champion Sophia Laukli talks about her ski career, her appreciation for trail running culture, and training.
Eszter Horanyi
Title: Buyer’s Guide Editor
Location: Planet Earth
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Mountain wandering, bikes
- Amount of Expertise: Over 7 years trail running and 20 years mountain biking. Have fixed lots of commas, hyphens, and general grammatical errors over the years.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Physics, University of Colorado; Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado; Doctorate in Dirtbaggery
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 15 years writing and editing professionally with one year of editing iRunFar Buyer’s Guides.
- Other Relevant Positions: Editor for The Town Bicycle; Editor for Bikepacking Journal
A Word from Eszter Horanyi
I like being outside. My personal interests include trail shuffling, ultra trail shuffling, mountain bikes, packrafts, and burritos.
58 Peaks in 12-Plus Days: Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton Establish Co-Ed Supported FKT on the Colorado 14ers
Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton established a co-ed supported FKT by summiting the 58 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks in 12-plus days.
Best Sports Bras for Running of 2024
This comprehensive guide to the best running sports bras was created by a six-person test team and over hundreds of hours of testing.
Kyle Curtin Sets Men’s Supported Colorado Trail Fastest Known Time
Kyle Curtin resets the men’s supported Colorado Trail fastest known time for the east-to-west direction via the Collegiate West variant.
Best Running Shoes of 2024
We round up the best running shoes for a variety of situations, from road to trail to help you choose the best shoe for your needs.
Best Insulated Jackets for Running of 2024
We round up the best insulated jackets to keep you running outside during the coldest winter temperatures.
Tyler Green: On the Pursuit of One’s Personal Best
Tyler Green talks about his less-than-direct journey into ultrarunning, motivations, goals, and defining success at the Western States 100.
2024 Western States 100 Women’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the women’s race at the 2024 Western States 100.
Best Trail Running Shoes for Mud of 2024
A guide to the best trail running shoes for mud with models from Icebug, Inov8, Salomon, Saucony, and Topo.
Manuel Merillas: Relationships with the Mountains
Manuel Merillas, the 2023 Zegama Marathon champion, has spent years building relationships with races and mountains, and his list of future goals is long and varied.
Education, Service, and Running: Join Camp & Run 2024 in Colorado
Camp & Run 2024 gives participants the chance to engage deeply with the Leadville area and give back to the community.
‘Walmsley – The Film:’ A Look Behind the Public Image
A feature-length film looking into Jim Walmsley’s life, his relationships with both people and running, and his evolution as an athlete.
2024 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Results: New Winners with Valmassoi and Dhiman
Results from the 2024 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail 115k won by Martina Valmassoi and Ben Dhiman.
Best Lightweight Trail Running Shoes of 2024
A guide to the best lightweight trail running shoes for shorter, faster runs, including trail races with models from Arc’teryx, Hoka, Merrell, Nnormal, and Salomon.
Best Running Underwear for Men of 2024
The best men’s running underwear will offer the right amount of support, breathability, and protection for all the miles you run.
Best Recovery Tools for Athletes of 2024
The iRunFar team tested a bunch of recovery tools for athletes and recommends these for your post-workout recovery.
Ruth Croft: An Evolving Relationship with Running
Ruth Croft takes a dive into her early years as a runner, and how her relationship with the sport has evolved.
Best Running Gear for Hot Weather of 2024
The iRunFar team has selected the best gear for running in hot weather, in order to keep you comfortable when the temperatures soar and the sun beats down.
Russ Cook AKA the “Hardest Geezer” Finishes 10,130-Mile Run Across Africa
Russ Cook, better known as the Hardest Geezer, finishes his 10,130-mile run across Africa on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Best GPS Running Watches of 2024
iRunFar reviews the best GPS watches for running from Coros, Suunto, Garmin, and Wahoo.
Best Running Sunglasses of 2024
Here are the iRunFar editorial team’s picks for the best running sunglasses.
Best Cold Weather Running Gear of 2024
Here’s the best cold weather running gear for staying warm, dry, and happy.
2024 Barkley Marathons Results: Jasmin Paris First Ever Women’s Finisher, Most Finishers Ever
Results from the 2024 Barkley Marathons, where Jasmin Paris made history as the first woman finisher ever and four men’s also finished.
Best Mountain Running Gear of 2024
Here’s the iRunFar editorial team’s favorite mountain running gear.
Lululemon Athletes Push Limits at the 2024 FURTHER Women’s Ultramarathon
lululemon’s FURTHER is a chance for this group of women to chase records while gathering valuable data on female endurance performance metrics.
Best Cushioned Running Shoes of 2024
We tested some of the best cushioned road running shoes on the market to find ones that could suit any running style.
2024 UTMB Events Women’s Top Runners
We take a look the entrants at the top end of an incredibly deep and competitive 2024 UTMB, OCC, CCC, and TDS women’s fields.
