This Week In Running: July 6, 2026
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 6, 2026.
Happy Hardrock 100 week! We’re sharing stories from the event all week. Be sure to read our in-depth Hardrock 100 preview and follow our Hardrock 100 live coverage Friday through Sunday.
AJW looks back on some statistics of the 2026 Western States 100.
One runner’s thoughts on raising kids who love running.
Ahead of the 2026 Western States 100, Zach Miller thinks about how loose rules can lead to uneven playing fields.
Sabrina Little talks about why she wants to return to racing under the constraints of being a mom of three.
A tribute to Mark “Mace” Macy who passed away on June 6, 2026, after inspired generations of adventurers.
Twenty years on from his collapse on the 2006 Western States 100 finish line, Brian Morrison is back with a book and new perspective on life.
AJW’s intriguing storylines and predictions for the upcoming 2026 Western States 100.
A conversation with Michael Versteeg: musician, runner, father, outdoor creative.
Master your next ultramarathon by dividing it into thirds in which you restrain, maintain, and, then attain.
A look at the heat training protocol of the original Western States 100 medical director Dr. Lind for the event’s runners.
A conversation with Brandon Stapanowich, leader of Achilles Pikes Peak, a running program for people with disabilities.
In a new mini-series, AJW remembers Nikki Kimball’s 2006 Western States 100 win and overall podium finish.
A profile of Heather Jackson, a trail runner and gravel bike racer, amidst a massive 2026 summer of racing.
Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things trail running.
AJW writes about changes in running tech that he appreciates, and those he could do without.
Sabrina Little writes about why clean sport matters for professionals and non-professionals alike.
A poem celebrating the body’s ability to run.
Zach Miller talks about the uncertainty he faced leading up to finishing second at the 2026 Canyons 100k.
