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The Soul of the Sport

AJW’s thoughts on the qualification policy for the High Lonesome 100 Mile.

Arlen Glick, Tim Tollefson, and Mimmi Kotka Join Craft Elite Run Team

Swedish brand Craft continues its expansion into the trail running and ultrarunning sphere with the addition of three new top runners to its Elite Run Team.

‘Trail Dog’ Inspires and Wrecks You in Equal Measure

‘Trail Dog’ follows three companions as they ramble through the mountains of eastern France. Simple? Yes. Powerful. Double yes.

Into the Light

Hannah Green reflects on the effects of daylight on our habits and our mental state.

Montane Minimus Stretch Ultra Waterproof Jacket Review

An in-depth review of the Montane Minimus Stretch Ultra Waterproof Jacket.

Speed-Based Workouts for Ultramarathon Training

Why and how to use speed-based workouts in your ultramarathon training.

Mount Marathon Race: The Alaska Event That Raised Allie Ostrander

Just a few minutes into the latest video from pro runner Allie Ostrander, it’s clear that the Mount Marathon Race is much more than a race for her.

This Week In Running: January 2, 2023

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 2, 2023.

Roll Recovery R4 Body Roller Review

An in-depth review of the Roll Recovery R4 Body Roller.

The Best of iRunFar in 2022

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2022.

AJW’s Five 2023 Predictions for the World of Ultrarunning

AJW’s predictions for 2023 in the world of ultrarunning.

Nike ZoomX Zegama Review

An in-depth review of the Nike ZoomX Zegama.

Watch Ethiopian Girls Race for More Than a Trophy in ‘Bekoji 100’

‘Bekoji 100’ is a film highlighting Desta and Zabu, two teenage women athletes supported by Girls Gotta Run — a nonprofit seeking better lives for African girls.

UltrAspire Alpha 5.0 Race Vest Review

An in-depth review of the UltrAspire Alpha 5.0 Race Vest.

From Slopes to Trails: A Conversation With Hannes Namberger

A profile of ultrarunner and former professional skier Hannes Namberger.

The North Face Flight Series Men’s Apparel Review

An in-depth review of The North Face Flight Series Men’s Apparel.

AJW’s Taproom 2022 in Ultrarunning Awards

AJW’s nominees for various 2022 end-of-year awards for ultrarunners.

VJ Ultra 2 Review

An in-depth review of the VJ Ultra 2.

The Man in the Arena

Sabrina Little’s thoughts on the trap of single-mindedness to which runners can fall victim.

Treat Your Own Low Back Pain

Decompress your low back with these self-mobility techniques.

This Week In Running: December 19, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 19, 2022.

Hyperice Normatec 3 Legs Review

An in-depth review of the Hyperice Normatec 3 Legs.

Change Is Hard

Zach Miller writes about adapting to winter running, and why we shouldn’t compare winter runs to other times of the year.

Bryon Powell Runs Free: Fishing in Alaska

Watch as iRunFar Editor-in-Chief Bryon Powell unwinds while combining running and fly fishing in Alaska.

She Summits: Irish Women Reaching Higher

A profile of She Summits, an all-female trail running community in Ireland.

Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 trail running shoe.

Goal Setting and Accountability

Bryon Powell sets some goals for the coming months.

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.