Mammoth Trail Fest 26k Results: Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Elhousine Elazzaoui Dominate
Results of the 2024 Mammoth Trail Fest 26k, which was won by Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Elhousine Elazzaoui.
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.
Tara Dower Sets New Overall Supported Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail
Tara Dower set a new overall supported fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail in September 2024, beating Karel Sabbe’s 2018 record.
Best Road Running Shoes of 2024
We tested some of the best road running shoes to find the best ones for anything from tempo and interval workouts to a daily runner.
Best Stability Running Shoes of 2024
We tested a variety of stability and light stability shoes to help overpronators choose the right ones for their feet and running needs.
Kilian Jornet Completes Alpine Connections: 82 4,000-Meter Peaks, 19 days
Kilian Jornet completes all 82 of the 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps in a record 19 days in a self-powered adventure.
Best Trekking Poles of 2024
We tested the best trekking poles on the market today — here are our top picks.
“Feel it All:” Film Follows Skier Drew Petersen’s Journey to Recovery Through Running the Leadville 100 Mile
A film deals with professional skier Drew Petersen’s mental health struggles and the role that running the Leadville 100 Mile played in his recovery.
Best Women’s Running Tights of 2024
We tested the best women’s running tights for a variety of conditions and types of runs. Our top picks include options from brands like Patagonia, Montane, Saucony, Tracksmith, and others.
Best Running Shirts for Women of 2024
The iRunFar team shares the best women’s running shirts of 2024 from brands like Patagonia, Ultimate Direction, Tracksmith, Oiselle, rabbit, and more.
“Wa/ondering:” New Film Follow’s China’s Miao Yao on the Comeback Trail
A new film follows China’s Miao Yao on her return to trail running during the 2023 racing season.
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.
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.
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.
