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Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 Review

An in-depth review of the Asics Gel-Trabuco 11.

New Beginnings: A Conversation with Ida Nilsson

A profile of Swedish ultrarunner Ida Nilsson.

2023 Western States 100 Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s race at the 2023 Western States 100.

New Journeys at iRunFar

There are new journeys ahead at iRunFar with a trio of role changes for Bryon Powell, Meghan Hicks, and Sarah Brady.

2023 Western States 100 Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s race at the 2023 Western States 100.

Joe’s Couch Stretch for the Quadriceps and Hip Flexors

Joe Uhan’s advice for mobilizing quadriceps and hip flexors.

This Week In Running: June 12, 2023

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 12, 2023.

Marion Delespierre, 2023 80k Trail World Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Marion Delespierre after her win at the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Benjamin Roubiol, 2023 80k Trail World Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Benjamin Roubiol after his win at the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Katharina Hartmuth Post-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Katharina Hartmuth after her second-place finish at the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Andreas Reiterer Post-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andreas Reiterer after his second-place finish at the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Manon Bohard Cailler Post-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Manon Bohard Cailler after her third-place finish at the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

2023 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down Results: U.S.’s Murphy and Uganda’s Chemutai Win Big in Innsbruck

Results of the 2023 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down race in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria.

2023 Trail World Championships 80k Results: Victories All Around for France

Results from the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k, held in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria.

Race Director Chronicles: Shaun Collins and the Lactic Turkey Events

We profile Shaun Collins, who puts on trail races through his company Lactic Turkey Events, in New Zealand.

2023 Trail World Championships 40k Results: France’s Geoffray Wins Late, Norway’s Angermund Repeats

Results of the 2023 Trail World Championships 40k in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria.

2023 Trail World Championships 80k Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k held in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria.

Blandine L’Hirondel Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Blandine L’Hirondel before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Nicolas Martin Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nicolas Martin before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Hannes Namberger Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hannes Namberger before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

2023 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill Results: Kenya’s Kipngeno and Austria’s Mayr Win Gold

Results of the 2023 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill race in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria.

Zach Miller Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Clare Gallagher Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Clare Gallagher before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Marcela Vašínová Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Marcela Vašínová before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Andreas Reiterer Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andreas Reiterer before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

Martina Valmassoi Pre-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Martina Valmassoi before the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.

The Difficult Art of Peaking for Running Races

How to properly peak for a running race, including ultramarathons.

This Week In Running: June 5, 2023

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 5, 2023.

2023 Trail World Championships 80k Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k men’s race in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria on June 9.

2023 Trail World Championships 80k Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k women’s race in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria, on June 9.

Intriguing Stories and Predictions for the 2023 Western States 100

Here are some of the storylines you should be following at the 2023 Western States 100.

Candice Burt’s 200 Ultramarathons Streak: She Could Have Run Forever

The ultrarunner just notched 200 consecutive ultra-distance days. And she could have done more. But “it was time to move on.”

Mario Mendoza: A Life Built to Lift Others Higher

Mario Mendoza is a trail runner, coach, and pastor who has made it his life work to support others and their goals.

Brooks Catamount 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Brooks Catamount 2.

Spain Nabs Bid for 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships

The World Mountain and Trail Running Championships will take place in Spain in 2025, welcoming 1,700 athletes from 70 countries. 

Born to Crew: In Memory of Pete Reed

A dedication to the late Pete Reed, by his wife and former iRunFar editor, Alex Potter.

This Week In Running: May 29, 2023

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 29, 2023.

Great Expectations

AJW’s thoughts on staying in the moment while preparing for a big goal race.

The November Project: A Global Community of Early Risers

A profile of global fitness community November Project.

Smartwool Women’s Apparel Review

An in-depth review of women’s Smartwool apparel.

Golden Trail Versus UTMB: A Data-Driven Look at World Series Competitiveness

A statistical analysis of the competitiveness of the Golden Trail World Series and the UTMB World Series.

Sunshine and Stars in a Swedish Forest: The 2023 Tjörnarparen Trail Ultra 50 Mile

A race report by Lydia Thomson, the women’s winner of the 2023 Tjörnarparen Trail Ultra 50 Mile in Sweden.

This Week In Running: May 22, 2023

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 22, 2023.

Finland’s Satu Lipiäinen Resets Women’s 12-Hour World Record to More Than 95 Miles

Finland’s Satu Lipiäinen takes the women’s 12-hour world record to over 153 kilometers/95 miles (to be confirmed).

‘Shining Mountains’ Digs Deep into Glaciers, But Keeps it Light

A groups of ultrarunners chase melting glaciers in Glacier National Park — but it’s not all doom and gloom.

Pick Your Battles

Zach Miller imparts some advice about racing selectively and sustainably.

REI Anniversary Sale: Save Up to 30% on Trail Running Shoes

Save on off-road running now through Memorial Day during the REI Anniversary Sale. Some shoes are already discounted and REI Co-op members can use a coupon code to save 20% on full-price shoes.

Doing It All: A Conversation With Nicole Bitter

A profile of ultrarunner, lawyer, and coach Nicole Bitter.

Running Accountably

Sabrina Little’s thoughts on accountability in running — on both good days and bad.

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7 Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7.

This Week In Running: May 15, 2023

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 15, 2023.

2023 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Results: Victory for Manuel Merillas and Daniela Oemus

Results from the 2023 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon, held in Basque Country, Spain won by Manuel Merillas and Daniela Oemus.

Aleksandr Sorokin Breaks Own 100k World Record by 6 Seconds: 6:05:35

Lithuania’s Aleksandr Sorokin sets a new 100-kilometer world record of 6:05:35 on May 14, 2023.

A Perfect Storm at the 2023 Western States 100

An update on the restoration of the Western States Trail ahead of the 2023 Western States 100.

The Secret Trails

Hannah Green writes about some of her favorite secret trails.

The Shortneys: Salomon Launches Courtney Dauwalter’s Prototype Shorts to the Mass Market

The launch of the “Shortneys” — Courtney Dauwalter’s iconic running shorts are now available for purchase.

A Glimmer of Hope: A Return to Pleasurable Running

The joy to be found in a return to pleasurable running after a prolonged tough stretch.

This Week In Running: May 8, 2023

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 8, 2023.

2023 Transvulcania Ultramarathon by UTMB Results: Jones Earns Second Win, Valmassoi Her First

Results from the 2023 Transvulcania Ultramarathon by UTMB run in La Palma, Spain.

2023 Cocodona 250 Mile Results: McKnight Makes Comeback, Ostaszewski Takes Gold

Results from the 2023 Cocodona 250 Mile in Arizona, where Michael McKnight delivered a huge comeback and Sarah Ostaszewski leveled up for first place.

A Day at the 2023 Cocodona 250 Mile

AJW recounts his experience of volunteering at the 2023 Cocodona 250 Mile, and what it is that makes 200-plus-mile races different from other ultramarathons.

History of the Women’s and Men’s 48-Hour World Running Records

A history of and commentary on the women’s and men’s 48-hour world records.