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This Week In Running: March 31, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 31, 2025.

Legendary Aid Stations: Hancock at High Lonesome 100 Mile

The third article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Hancock Aid Station on the High Lonesome 100 Mile course in Colorado.

“The Finisher:” New Film Goes Behind the Scenes of Jasmin Paris’ Historic 2024 Barkley Marathons

A look at “The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons,” a new film offering a deep dive into Jasmin Paris’s historic 2024 Barkley finish.

Are Trail Runners Getting Faster?

A look at the progression of trail race performances, and how it manifests in the mid-pack as well as at the front of the field.

Method Seven Silverton Trail26 Sunglasses Review

An in-depth review of the Method Seven Silverton Trail26 running sunglasses.

Ask Gabe: Hills and Heart Rate, Pre-Race Nerves, Fueling, and More

Gabe Joyes answers your questions on all things trail running.

This Week In Running: March 24, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 24, 2025.

2025 Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 120k Results: Fiona Pascall and Jim Walmsley Win Big

Results from the 2024 Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 120k, won by Fiona Pascall and Jim Walmsley.

Black and White in a Sea of Gray

Zach Miller muses on the shades of gray that exist in training practices and life.

How Federal Layoffs Threaten Trail Races and Public Lands

Recent sweeping cuts to federal land agencies are creating uncertainty for trail running. Here’s what’s at stake — and what the trail community can do about it.

Belief: A Conversation with Will Murray, Second Place at the 2025 Black Canyon 100k

An in-depth profile of ascendant ultrarunner and teacher, Will Murray.

Altra King MT 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra King MT 2 trail running shoes.

2025 Barkley Marathons Results: No Finishers but John Kelly Holds Out for Fun Run

Results of the 2025 Barkley Marathons, which had no finishers. Only John Kelly finished the shorter Fun Run.

Why Athletes Cheat

Thoughts on why people cheat, in both professional and amateur sports.

A Quieter Way: The Power of Introverts in Ultrarunning

An essay on the place of introverts in ultrarunning, with insights from elite ultrarunners Katie Schide and Jon Albon.

This Week In Running: March 17, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 17, 2025.

Save 20% on Running Gear During the 2025 REI Member Moment Sale

Save on running gear with the REI Member Moment Sale, which runs from March 14 to 24, 2025.

The Runner’s Relationship with Shoes

AJW takes a lighthearted look at the different types of running shoe consumer he encounters in his new day job.

Nancy Stanley and the Art of Running

A conversation with runner and artist, Nancy Stanley.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Fastpack Review

An in-depth review of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 fastpack.

Delighting in the Details: Bryon Powell’s 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k Gear

Bryon Powell takes a deep dive into the logistics — gear, nutrition, hydration, and sleep — that got him to the finish of the 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k.

Toe Spreaders and the Sock Pull: Two Novel Fascial Strategies to Enhance Running Mobility

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan explains two fascial mobility strategies for the lower legs and feet.

This Week In Running: March 10, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 10, 2025.

Running and Aging: The Need for Speed

AJW passes on some advice on how to stay fast as an aging runner.

Making a Difference: A Conversation With Stephanie Case

A conversation with ultrarunner, human rights lawyer, and mother Stephanie Case.

“Homegrown:” Film Follows Josh Wade from the English Fells to the 2024 UTMB

New film follows The North Face athlete, Josh Wade, at the 2024 UTMB.

Strolling Along: A Dad’s Take on the Joys of Stroller Running

Runner and dad Kyle Fulmer shares his joy of stroller running with his son Kellen.

This Week In Running: March 3, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 3, 2025.

Legendary Aid Stations: Rucky Chucky at the Western States 100

The second article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Rucky Chucky river crossing on the Western States 100 course in California.

Inov8 Trailtalon Review

An in-depth review of the Inov8 Trailtalon trail running shoe.

Quantifying Community Impact: Data On How Trail Races Give Back

A quantitative look at the value of trail work volunteer hours required by trail races and ultramarathons.

In Memory of Charlie Ramsay, Creator of Scotland’s Ramsay Round

A tribute to mountain runner Charlie Ramsay and his priceless legacy, Scotland’s Ramsay Round.

Ask Gabe: Satellite Devices, When to DNF, and Opportunities for Growth

Ultrarunner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things running.

This Week In Running: February 24, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 24, 2025.

2025 Transgrancanaria Classic 126k Results: Course Record for Caleb Olson and Victory for Henriette Albon

Results of the 2025 Transgrancanaria Classic 126k, won by Caleb Olson of the U.S. and Norway’s Henriette Albon.

A Night on Warner Mountain

Zach Miller equates running in with love, framed by a recent Valentine’s Day adventure.

Equations for Running: A Conversation with David Roche

A profile of trail runner and coach, David Roche.

Resisting Despair

Sabrina Little writes about resisting despair when experiencing running setbacks.

Reciprocity

Hannah Green writes about respecting nature, and treating it like we treat one another.

Let’s Be Brave Today: Racing the 2025 HURT 100 Mile

An account of the 2025 HURT 100 Mile, by women’s winner and course record holder, Alyssa Clark.

Best Trail Running Shoes of 2025

iRunFar’s experts share their best trail running shoe selections from the more than 300 available trail shoe models, with picks from Altra, Brooks, Hoka, La Sportiva, Nike, Salomon, Saucony, and Topo.

This Week in Running: February 17, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 17, 2025.

Best Mountain Running Gear of 2025

Here’s the iRunFar editorial team’s favorite mountain running gear.

Karel Sabbe Sets Massive FKT on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail

Karel Sabbe sets an incredible new men’s supported Te Araroa trail FKT in New Zealand, bettering the prior record on the 3,000-kilometer trail by more than 17.5 days.

2025 Tarawera by UTMB 102k Results: Kiwis Daniel Jones and Ruth Croft Defend Titles

Results from the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB 102k, won by Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones.

Joe McConaughy and His Quest for a Western States 100 Golden Ticket

After seven previous attempts at securing a Western States 100 Golden Ticket, Joe McConaughy finally did so at the 2025 Black Canyon 100k.

UltrAspire Spry 4.0 Race Vest Review

An in-depth review of the UltrAspire Spry 4.0 Race Vest.

Altra Lone Peak 9 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Lone Peak 9 trail running shoe.

Backcountry Winter Semi-Annual Sale: Save Up to 50% on Gear, Shoes, and Apparel

Stock up everything you need to crank out more trail miles with deals on past-season styles during the Backcountry Winter Semi-Annual Sale.

A Lifetime of Learning, Lived in Three Days: Bryon Powell’s 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k Report

iRunFar founder Bryon Powell shares his course-record-setting win of the 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k.

Free The Hip: Belly-Enhanced Hip Stretches

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan offers advice of incorporating the belly into your hip mobility routine.

Dakota Jones To Attempt 100-Mile American Record in Fundraising Effort

Dakota Jones asks for your help to take action against climate change, in conjunction with his upcoming 100-mile American record attempt.

This Week In Running: February 10, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 10, 2025.

Best Women’s Running Tights of 2025

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.

2025 Black Canyon 100k Results: Seth Ruhling and Riley Brady Destroy Course Records

Results from the 2025 Black Canyon 100k, won by Seth Ruhling and Riley Brady.

Long Live the Local Run Specialty Store

AJW celebrates local specialty running stores, and his own latest career development.

Saucony Peregrine 15 Review

An in-depth review of the Saucony Peregrine 15 trail running shoe.

Film Director’s Cut Shares New Details About Kaytlyn Gerbin and Jenny Abegg on the North Cascades High Route

An extended version of the film “The High Route” follows Kaytlyn Gerbin and Jenny Abegg on their crossing of the North Cascades in Washington state.

A Conversation With Women’s Backyard Ultra Record Holder, Megan Eckert

A profile of ultrarunner, track coach, and teacher Megan Eckert.

This Week In Running: February 3, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 3, 2025.

Garmin Fēnix 8 AMOLED Review

An in-depth review of the Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED GPS running watch.

One Voter’s Analysis of the North American Ultrarunner of the Year Awards

AJW looks at the panel’s selections for the “UltraRunning Magazine” North American Ultrarunner of the Year awards, and compares them to his own ballot.