Initiative Tackles Problem of Human Waste in the Backcountry
A new study examines the extent of the poop problem on Colorado’s 14ers, and looks at ways to solve it.
A new study examines the extent of the poop problem on Colorado’s 14ers, and looks at ways to solve it.
Three plyometric exercises you can incorporate into your training.
Molly Schmelzle and Kelly Lange share their experience at the 2023 United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy’s Ultrarunning Coach Conference.
A look at the current status of women in trail running and ultrarunning and what still needs to be done.
A tribute to British ultrarunner and orienteer, Ed Catmur, who tragically passed away while on a training run.
A runner’s thoughts on the second half of his life journey as a runner, framed by his account of his annual trip to the Randolph Ramble 10-kilometer mountain race in New Hampshire.
An account of three young Afghan women’s journey to running the New York City Marathon, with the support of the organization Free to Run.
A dedication to Swedish trail runner Emilia Brangefält, who passed away in November 2023.
An account of a relaxing few days spent packrafting, as a means of recovery from ultra racing.
Gabe Joyes’s account of his 180-mile run from Lander to Jackson, Wyoming.
Managing editor Sarah Brady’s account of her experience at the 2023 Swiss Alps 100 Vertical race.
A look at the evolution of the Trail World Championships and the various winners down through the years.
A look at a new short film following Hillary Gerardi’s relationship with the Trofeo Kima race in Italy.
Short film offering a behind the scenes look at two adidas Terrex athletes racing the 2022 UTMB.
The launch of the “Shortneys” — Courtney Dauwalter’s iconic running shorts are now available for purchase.
The new coffee table book chronicles 50 years of the iconic Sierra Nevada endurance event with over 175 photographs.
Participate in a research project investigating ultrarunner psychology.
iRunFar editor Alex Potter says goodbye to iRunFar — for now! — and moves on to new adventures and challenges.
I found trail running after almost seven years of not running much at all and have learned many lessons: sometimes by choice, sometimes by force.
It has been nearly two years since COVID-19 turned our racing — and lives — upside down. We’re back at it, but with some changes.
An interview with Joe McConaughy after his Appalachian Trail self-supported FKT.
An excerpt from the book ‘Grand Trail: A Magnificent Journey into the Heart of Ultrarunning and Racing’ by Frederic and Alexis Berg.
Tropical John Medinger pens an ultrarunner’s eulogy for mountaineer and ultrarunner Ueli Steck.
Lisa Henson writes about how it felt to watch Jim Walmsley try to make history at the 2016 Western States 100.