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Pushing Peaks With Cirque Series Founder Julian Carr

A profile of professional skier, entrepreneur, and Cirque Series founder Julian Carr.

Coros Vertix 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Coros Vertix 2 GPS running watch.

This Week In Running: December 12, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 12, 2022.

Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro Review

An in-depth review of the Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro.

Three Intriguing Storylines for the 2023 Western States 100/Hardrock 100 Double

A look at a couple of the lucky runners who will be taking on the 2023 Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 double.

Nadir Maguet: Either ‘Magic’ or Just Really, Really Fast

Channel the FKT psych with the lifelong mountain runner they call the “magician” in this La Sportiva clip. Spoiler alert: he bags three separate records.

A Desert Note

Hannah Green’s account of a recent desert adventure.

‘Second Sunrise’: John Trent’s Western States 100 History Book

The new coffee table book chronicles 50 years of the iconic Sierra Nevada endurance event with over 175 photographs.

Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Review

An in-depth video review of the Hoka Mafate Speed 4.

Stamina-Based Workouts for Ultramarathon Training

How to use stamina-based workouts, such as steady state runs, tempo intervals, and thirds progression runs, in your ultramarathon training.

This Week In Running: December 5, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 5, 2022.

2023 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

Results from the lottery for the 2023 Hardrock 100.

2023 Western States 100 Top Entrants

These are the top entrants for the 2023 Western States 100.

Lottery Thoughts and a Challenge

Ahead of this weekend’s Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 lotteries, AJW offers some words of wisdom to the many who won’t be chosen.

Tour of the Giants: Sabrina Verjee’s 2022 Tor des Géants Report

An account by Sabrina Verjee of her record-setting win at the 2022 Tor des Géants.

The Endurance and Alzheimer’s Journey With Father-Son Athletes Travis and Mark Macy

A profile of father and son ultrarunners and adventure racers, Mark and Travis Macy.

USATF Announces 2022 Mountain Ultra Trail Runners of the Year

A breakdown of the winners of the Runner of the Year awards from USA Track and Field (USATF).

LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650 ml Bottle With Filter Review

An in-depth review of the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650 ml Bottle with Filter.

This Week In Running: November 28, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 28, 2022.

2022 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k and 100 Mile Results

Results from the Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k and 100 Mile in South Africa.

Thankful for the Community

In this season of thanksgiving, AJW is grateful for the running community.

Out Trails: A Community for Inclusion

An introduction to Ryan Montgomery’s newly founded LGBTQ+ running community, Out Trails.

Osprey Dyna LT Review

An in-depth review of the Osprey Dyna LT.

‘Free to Run:’ Afghan Women Runners Persevere, Seek a Path Forward

The 2021 Taliban takeover in Afghanistan rocked the nonprofit Free to Run and its Afghan women athletes. We caught up with founder Stephanie Case to fill in the blanks and discuss the future.

This Week In Running: November 21, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 21, 2022.

Losing Traction

Zach Miller’s thoughts on the challenges of winter running and the need to rest and reset.

Scarpa Golden Gate ATR Review

An in-depth review of the Scarpa Golden Gate ATR.

Gifts for Fastpacking and Adventure Running

Don’t know what to get your adventure runner? We’ve got some suggestions.

Character Matters

Sabrina Little reflects on the importance of character and building good habits as runners.

OrthoLite: Get to Know the Footbed In Your Running Shoe

Get to know OrthoLite, the company making insoles for many of the running shoes available today, and their sustainable manufacturing practices.

Ryan Sandes Faces Failure in Ultrarunning Documentary From Salomon

In an intimate documentary from Salomon, ultrarunner Ryan Sandes reveals that “the fear of failure” has been a major driver of his accomplishments.

This Week In Running: November 14, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 14, 2022.

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

AJW talks about his new venture into gravel bike racing, and how it’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks!

Shoulder Season

Hannah Green’s thoughts on the off-season, and alternate adventures while on a break from running.

Altra Mont Blanc BOA Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Mont Blanc BOA.

Heat, Soften, Hydrate, and Move: The Future of Performance Mobility Is Fascial

Stiffness explained and science-backed advice to help with mobility.

This Week In Running: November 7, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 7, 2022.

Adam Peterman, 2022 Trail World Championships 80k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Adam Peterman after his win at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Blandine L’Hirondel, 2022 Trail World Championships 80k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Blandine L’Hirondel after her win at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Nicolas Martin Post-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nicolas Martin after his second-place finish at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Ida Nilsson Post-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson after her second-place finish at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Andreas Reiterer Post-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andreas Reiterer after his third-place finish at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Gemma Arenas Post-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Gemma Arenas after her third-place finish at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

2022 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down Results: Uganda Sweeps, Dominates

Results of the 2022 World Mountain Running Championships Up and Down race.

2022 Trail World Championships 80k Results: Peterman and L’Hirondel Win

Results of the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k, won by Adam Peterman and Blandine L’Hirondel.

The Future of Ultrarunning

AJW recounts recent chats with five strong figures in ultrarunning about the future of the sport.

2022 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill Results: McLaughlin and Kipngeno Win

Results of the 2022 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill race.

Dominika Stelmach Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dominika Stelmach before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Andreas Reiterer Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andreas Reiterer before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

One More Time

A personal account of the 2022 Cross du Mont Blanc race and reflections on the effects of climate change on the mountains.

Adam Peterman Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Adam Peterman before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Kaytlyn Gerbin Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaytlyn Gerbin before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Blandine L’Hirondel Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Blandine L’Hirondel before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Ludovic Pommeret Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ludovic Pommeret before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

Ultradistance Project: Study Examines the Psychological Profile of Ultrarunners

Participate in a research project investigating ultrarunner psychology.

Endurance-Based Workouts for Ultramarathon Training

The role of endurance-based workouts – long runs, easy runs, and recovery runs – in ultramarathon training.

This Week In Running: October 31, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 31, 2022.

2022 Trail World Championships 80k Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.

2022 Trail World Championships 80k Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k women’s race in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on November 5, 2022.

2022 Trail World Championships 80k Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k men’s race in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on November 5, 2022.

Seasonal Swings

AJW reflects on the significance of the changing seasons and their effects on his running.