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This Week In Running: April 28, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 28, 2025.

2025 Canyons by UTMB 100k Results: Wins by Emily Hawgood and Francesco Puppi

Results from the 2025 Canyons by UTMB 100k won by Emily Hawgood and Francesco Puppi.

2025 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Results: Paul Cornut-Chauvinc and Katie Schide Win

Results from the 2025 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail 115k, won by Paul Cornut-Chauvinc and Katie Schide.

Näak Boost Energy and Ultra Energy Bundle Giveaway

Win a bundle of Näak performance nutrition bars, gels, mixes, and more!

Des Linden Announces Retirement from Road Running and a Move to Trails

Elite marathoner and women’s 50k world record holder, Des Linden, announces her retirement from road running and a move into trail running.

Legendary Aid Stations: Crown King at the Cocodona 250 Mile

The fourth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Crown King aid station on the Cocodona 250 Mile course in Arizona.

I Found My Breath

A poem by reader and runner, Angie Funtanilla.

Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads of 2025

Here are the best ultralight sleeping pads for fastpacking and ultralight backpacking available today.

Race Yourself Fit: Tips from Top Runners at the 2025 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile

How to utilize early season racing as training for year-long success, with anecdotes from Tara Dower, Stephen Kersh, and other top runners at the 2025 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Ask the Pro: Fastpacking, Choosing Goal Races, and Unburdening Sore Calves

Gabe Joyes answers your questions on all things trail running.

Patagonia Slope Runner Vest Review

An in-depth review of the Patagonia Slope Runner Vest.

Humans Still Tops: Results of the Human Versus Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

Here are results from the 2025 Beijing humans versus robots half marathon. While humans may have won the race, robots won some hearts.

This Week In Running: April 21, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 21, 2025.

Best Marathon Shoes of 2025

We round up the best shoes for your next marathon, whether you’re running your first marathon or aiming for a new personal best.

The Right Goal

Zach Miller advocates for a balanced approach when setting and sticking to goals.

Reaching New Heights: A Conversation with Riley Brady

A profile of U.S. ultrarunner, Riley Brady.

Brooks Catamount 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Brooks Catamount 4 trail running shoe.

Nine Months: Running While Pregnant

Nearing the end of her third pregnancy, Sabrina Little offers advice and insights on running during pregnancy.

Small Study Suggests Carbon-Plated Trail Running Shoes Might Not Help on Uphills

New study conducted on effectiveness of carbon plates in trail run shoes — maybe not as effective as we would like.

Hoka Clifton 10 Review

An in-depth review of the Hoka Clifton 10 road running shoe.

How to Fuel a Memory

One reader shares some memories of adventures with loved ones, centered around food.

This Week In Running: April 14, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 14, 2025.

2025 Marathon des Sables Legendary Results: Rachid El Morabity and Maryline Nakache Crush

Results from the 2025 Marathon des Sables, won by France’s Maryline Nakache and Morocco’s Rachid El Morabity.

When the Weather Goes South

When the weather gets tough, ultrarunners have plenty of resilience to keep on going.

The Pull: Racing Versus Adventure Running

Hannah Green weighs up the appeal of racing versus unscripted running adventures.

Early-Range Hip Flexor Strength for Runners

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan offers two exercises to build hip flexor strength for runners, thus enhancing stride efficiency.

Nike Pegasus 41 Review

An in-depth review of the Nike Pegasus 41 road running shoe.

Avoiding Icarus’ Fate: When to Rein in Your Running

A look at some signs that you might be getting carried away with your training.

Beijing to Host the First Human Versus Robot Half Marathon in April 2025

The 2025 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon, on April 13, will pit humanoid robots against humans in the first race of its kind.

Germany’s Paulina Zäck Resets Women’s FKT on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail

Germany’s Paulina Zäck sets a women’s overall FKT on the 1,898-mile (3,054 kilometers) Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, in self-supported fashion.

This Week In Running: April 7, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 7, 2025.

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.

Invitations: A Conversation with Born to Adapt’s Zach Friedley

A profile of adaptive athlete, race director, and advocate, Zach Friedley.

Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent Review

An in-depth review of the Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent.

Alex Pashley: A Light Extinguished Too Soon

As tribute to Alex Pashley, an ultrarunner and outdoor industry stalwart, who died in an avalanche at age 45 in March 2025.

Sprinting Through the Mud: The Trail Runners Who Excelled in France’s Cross-Country Season

A look at some of the trail runners who competed in the 2025 French cross-country season, with insights from Blandine L’Hirondel, Thomas Cardin, and Maryline Nakache.

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.