Max Romey and the Art of Running
Max Romey talks about following in his grandmother’s artistic and adventurous footsteps, running in Alaska, and art as a time machine.
Max Romey talks about following in his grandmother’s artistic and adventurous footsteps, running in Alaska, and art as a time machine.
AJW compares and contrasts two of North America’s iconic 100-mile races.
Chris Wristen, founder of the ultrarunning website MassUltra, shares his story into running and sports journalism.
AJW recounts his five favorite memories from the past decade of the Western States 100.
A look at the numbers behind the Western States 100 lottery and its qualifying races.
A new column from iRunFar where readers can ask pro athlete Gabe Joyes questions they’ve been pondering about trails, ultrarunning — and life!
Sometimes being willing to ask for help opens the door to unexpected human connections, says Zach Miller.
Tyler Green talks about his less-than-direct journey into ultrarunning, motivations, goals, and defining success at the Western States 100.
Sabrina Little takes a look at the oft-quoted slogan of “emotions don’t dictate outcomes” to see if it’s actually true.
For those tired of chasing cutoffs during normal ultras, there are fixed-time events to consider.
Justin Simoni, aka the Long Ranger, shares about the interplay between art and his creative multi-sport adventures.
AJW examines the West Highland Way Race, and iconic, long-lasting ultramarathon in Scotland.
Body diversity and inclusivity, 200 milers, coaching, and creative sparks are among the talents of this desert-based trail running couple.
AJW gives us his top picks for things to watch for at this years race, plus his predictions for the men’s and women’s race.
A look at the growth of ultramarathons in the U.S. from 2000 to 2024, including overall growth in events and their locations, and changes in participant travel.
AJW’s obsessive, stream-of-consciousness Western States 100 course description, updated in 2024.
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.
Are we holding so tightly to our opinions that we fail to make space for forward progress?
A beautiful life and an optimized life may not be the same thing.
