Amongst the Cocoa Trees: The Rise of Trail Running in Côte d’Ivoire
A short essay about racing on the beautiful trails of Côte d’Ivoire.
Guest Writer
Guest Writer is a contributor to iRunFar.com.
It’s Brave to Collapse Next to the Trail
A creative reflection on what it means to find one’s limits on the trails.
2024 Grand Trail des Templiers Results: Caitlin Fielder and Thomas Cardin Victorious
Results of the 2024 Grand Trail des Templiers, which was won by Thomas Cardin and Caitlin Fielder.
Recovery Run: Running as Revitalization in the Arkansas Delta
An article about running as a vehicle for economic and social rejuvenation, through the example of the Delta Dash race in Helena, Arkansas.
Tyler Green Pre-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Tyler Green before the 2024 Western States 100.
Eszter Csillag Pre-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Eszter Csillag before the 2024 Western States 100.
Miles and the Mind: Psychological Factors in Multi-Day Ultramarathons
A look at some of the psychological factors that come into play during multi-day ultramarathons.
Fueling the Distance: Why Protein Is Crucial for Runners
A deep dive into the science behind protein consumption for runners.
Dragon Sun, Tiger Moon: Fastpacking the Backbone Trail in California
Vic Thasiah seeks to connect with a Chinese ecological heritage and an ancient Asian worldview during a run through his backyard wilderness.
iRunFlat: The Sub-Three Pipe Dream
Ultrarunner and new dad Kyle Fulmer asks, “Is a sub-three-hour marathon attainable for a geriatric millennial like me?”
Sit, Write, Run: Running With the Mind of Mountains
Katie Arnold, author of the new book “Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World,” offers advice for running with freedom and flow.
Embracing the Adventure: Nepal’s Capital to Country Multi-Day Ultra
The Capital to Country Ultra Marathon brings in a variety of competitors — all with different goals for this five-day stage race.
Running for a Cause: How Trail Running Connects With Nepal Through the Himalayan Trust’s Summit Challenge
The Himalayan Trust Summit Challenge offers a chance for runners to build local community, run hills, and support communities in Nepal.
Running for a Cause: ReNew Earth Running and the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition
An account of one runner’s experience at the San Juan Solstice 50 Mile, to raise money for ReNew Earth Running and the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition — two non-profits set up with the aim of honoring and respecting Indigenous lands, and restoring lands to the stewardship of tribal nations.
Until the Shoes Fall Off
The thoughts of an ultrarunner in advancing years, inspired by an extract from the HBO skating documentary , “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.”
The Soul Will Always Be There
A community member’s thoughts on the commercialization of trail running, and the existence in harmony of grassroots community events alongside bigger commercial races.
Lander to Jackson: 180 Miles of Wyoming Trails
Gabe Joyes’s account of his 180-mile run from Lander to Jackson, Wyoming.
The Rise of Autistic Ultrarunners
Insights from autistic ultrarunner, Ishmael Burdeau, into how the sport of ultrarunning can be a place for autistic athletes to grow and prosper.
2023 USATF Mountain Running Championships Results: Murphy is Double Champion and Curts Cleans Up
Results from the 2023 USATF Mountain Running Championships, held at the Sunapee Scramble in New Hampshire.
2023 USATF Vertical Mountain Championships Results: Murphy, Ricard, and Gray Prevail
Results of the 2023 USATF Vertical Mountain Championships at the Sunapee Scramble in New Hampshire.
