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Ask a Pro: Trail-Specific Training, Pre-Race Meals, Recovery, and More

Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things trail running.

Kilian Jornet Completes U.S. “States of Elevation” Project

Kilian Jornet has completed his States of Elevation project, summiting 72 peaks above 14,000 feet in the U.S. in 31 days.

Nike Kiger 10 Review

An in-depth review of the Nike Kiger 10 trail running shoe.

This Week In Running: October 6, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 6, 2025.

Legendary Aid Stations: Skytop at the Eastern States 100 Mile

The ninth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Skytop aid station in the Eastern States 100 Mile.

The Many Facets of Sean Meissner: Ultrarunning, Coaching, Race Directing, and Dogs

A profile of longtime ultrarunner, race director, and dog lover, Sean Meissner.

La Sportiva Mutant Review

An in-depth review of the La Sportiva Mutant trail running shoe.

An “Accidential” Leadville 100 Mile Record: A Conversation with Anne Flower

A profile of Anne Flower and her unconventional approach to running, following her record-setting win at the 2025 Leadville 100 Mile.

This Week In Running: September 29, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 29, 2025.

2025 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down Results: Nina Engelhard, Philemon Kiriago Victorious

Results of the 2025 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down in Canfranc, Spain.

Katie Schide, 2025 Long Trail World Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Schide after her win at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Jim Walmsley, 2025 Long Trail World Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley after his win at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Sunmaya Budha Post-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sunmaya Budha after her second-place finish at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Benjamin Roubiol and Louison Coiffet Post-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Benjamin Roubiol and Louison Coiffet after their second-place tie at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Fabiola Conti Post-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Fabiola Conti after her third-place finish at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Results: Katie Schide, Jim Walmsley Prevail

Results of the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail in Canfranc, Spain.

2025 Trail World Championships Short Trail Results: Tove Alexandersson, Frédéric Tranchand Triumph

Results of the 2025 Trail World Championships Short Trail in Canfranc, Spain, won by Sweden’s Tove Alexandersson and France’s Frédéric Tranchand.

Runners and the Arrival of Autumn

The changing of the seasons is a good time to think about changes in your running as well.

2025 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill Results: Rémi Bonnet, Nina Engelhard Dominate

Results of the 2025 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill in Canfranc, Spain, won by Rémi Bonnet and Nina Engelhard.

Marion Delespierre Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Marion Delespierre before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Hillary Gerardi Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hillary Gerardi before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Francesco Puppi Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Fracesco Puppi before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Andreas Reiterer Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andreas Reiterer before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Lifetime Miles

Sabrina Little examines the importance of celebrating the entire lifecycle of our running, including our inevitable decline.

Caleb Olson Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Caleb Olson before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Katie Schide Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Schide before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Keeping Up With Kilian: A Few Hours With Kilian Jornet on His 2025 “States of Elevation” Project

Bryon Powell shares his experience of joining Kilian Jornet on Handies Peak during Kilian’s States of Elevation project.

2025 World Championships Giveaway: The North Face Summit VECTIV Pro 3

To celebrate the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, The North Face and iRunFar have teamed up to give away three pairs of Summit VECTIV Pro 3 trail racing shoes.

This Week In Running: September 22, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 22, 2025.

2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships Live Coverage

Follow iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Champs from Thursday, September 25, through Sunday, September 28.

Sylvia Nordskar Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sylvia Nordskar before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

Jim Walmsley Pre-2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.

2025 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2025 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill race in Canfranc, Spain, on Thursday, September 25.

2025 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2025 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down race in Canfranc, Spain, on Sunday, September 28.

2025 Trail World Championships Short Trail Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2025 Trail World Championships Short Trail in Canfranc, Spain, on Friday, September 26.

Running and Aging: Thoughts on Motivation and Confidence

AJW presents three ways to stay motivated and confident as we get older as runners.

2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail women’s race in Canfranc, Spain, on Saturday, September 27.

2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail men’s race in Canfranc, Spain, on Saturday, September 27.

How Well Did Top Runners Pace Themselves at the 2025 UTMB?

We use data to analyze how the top runners of the 2025 UTMB paced themselves.

Supporting Kenyan Off-Road Runners: A Profile of Thomas Krejci and run2gether

A profile of Thomas Krejci, the founder of run2gether, a non-profit with the goal of providing racing, career, and life opportunities for Kenyan off-road runners.

VJ iRock+ Review

An in-depth review of the VJ iRock+ trail running shoe.

David Hedges Sets Men’s Supported Nolan’s 14 Fastest Known Time — Again

For the second time, David Hedges has set a men’s supported fastest known time on the Nolan’s 14 mountain running route in Colorado.

This Week In Running: September 15, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 15, 2025.

“Solitude Monitoring:” Trail Runners Volunteer on Local Public Lands

Gabe Joyes goes on a solitude monitoring trip through Wyoming’s Gros Ventre Wilderness to collect data for the U.S. Forest Service.

2025 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile Results: Riley Brady and Jesse Rich Dominate

Results from the 2025 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile, won by Riley Brady and Jesse Rich.

Trail Running and Performance Enhancing Drugs

AJW talks about the sadness of realizing that trail running and ultrarunning aren’t immune to PED use.

A Day with Friends

Hannah Green contemplates the simple joy of spending a big day out in the mountains with friends.

Keeping Upright in the Wild Weather of the 2025 UTMB Week with Vibram Outsoles

A look at how Vibram outsoles performed in the unpredictable conditions of the 2025 UTMB Mont Blanc festival.

Inov8 TrailFly Max Review

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

In Praise of the Big Hairy Audacious Goal

Some reasons why you might want to make sure you have a Big Hairy Audacious Goal on your running calendar.

Joyline Chepngeno Receives Doping Sanction After 2025 Sierre-Zinal Win, Multiple Results Nullified

Kenyan Joyline Chepngeno fails in-competition doping test following her 2025 Sierre-Zinal win.

Six Signs Your Running Injury May Be Caused by Your Neck

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan discusses how nerve tension and irritation can cause or prolong running injuries in the rest of the body.

This Week In Running: September 8, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 8, 2025.

Coaching the 2025 UTMB Champions: Scott Johnston’s Focus on Muscular Endurance

Scott Johnston coached both 2025 UTMB winners with training plans focused on building muscular endurance.

The Golden Age of Trail Running Shoes is Upon Us

AJW reflects on the growth and change of trail running shoes and the trail shoe brands that featured in this summer’s racing scene.

A Single Switchback: Michelino Sunseri Found Guilty in Grand Teton FKT Switchback-Cutting Trial

A shortcut shaved time off Michelino Sunseri’s 2024 Grand Teton FKT attempt and led to a federal trial. This feature article explores how the case could have implications far beyond a single switchback.

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro Review

An in-depth review of the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro trail running shoe.

A Foreigner’s Incomplete Guide to Running in Seoul, South Korea

An introduction to trail running around Seoul, South Korea.

Nike Wildhorse 10 Review

An in-depth review of the Nike Wildhorse 10 trail running shoe.

This Week In Running: September 1, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 1, 2025.

Ruth Croft, 2025 UTMB Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft after her win of the 2025 UTMB.

Tom Evans, 2025 UTMB Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans after his win of the 2025 UTMB.

Camille Bruyas Post-2025 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Camille Bruyas after her second-place finish at the 2025 UTMB.