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Tom Evans Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans before the 2022 UTMB.

Katie Schide Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Schide before the 2022 UTMB.

An Introduction to Trail Racing, Part 1: Pre-Race Preparation

Want to try trail racing? Here’s part one of our two-part guide to preparing for your first trail race.

Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz before the 2022 UTMB.

Ragna Debats Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ragna Debats before the 2022 UTMB.

Runner Dies in Fall at 2022 PTL

A Brazilian runner has passed away due to a fall during the 2022 UTMB Mont-Blanc festival’s 290-kilometer team event, the PTL.

2022 UTMB Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2022 UTMB.

This Week In Running: August 22, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 22, 2022.

A Lifetime of Learning for Tim Tollefson at UTMB

After having both incredible success and his share of challenges at UTMB, Tim Tollefson is back and ready to put together an exceptional run for 2022.

Boring Is Best

An article about the benefits of training in ordinary locations.

Ultrarunning as a Path to Personal and Community Health: A Profile of Andre Blumberg

A profile of Hong Kong-based ultrarunner and event director Andre Blumberg.

Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid XL Review

An in-depth review of the Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid XL.

Moral Monsters

Sabrina Little asks the running community to consider how we think and talk about cheating in sports.

2022 UTMB Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2022 UTMB.

Fact or Fiction: Deodorant, Downhill Quads Seasoning, and Slushies

The Running on Science column uses current scientific understanding to address three running myths.

This Week In Running: August 15, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 15, 2022.

2022 UTMB Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2022 UTMB.

Ready for Anything with the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

The new Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 is a mountain-ready trail shoe ready to move fast on any type of technical terrain.

2022 Sierre-Zinal Results

Results of the 2022 Sierre-Zinal race.

Unforgettable Moments in Ultrarunning: Gunhild Swanson and the 2015 Western States 100

An article recalling Gunhild Swanson’s historic finish at the 2015 Western States 100.

Impermanence

An article on impermanence and the fragile beauty in the world around us.

Feathered Friends Flicker UL Quilt Sleeping Bag – 20 Degree Review

An in-depth review of the Feathered Friends Flicker UL Quilt Sleeping Bag – 20 Degree.

HOKA Asked, We Answered: What Gets Us to the Starting Line

HOKA asked five of our team members about their motivation to hit the trails. Some run competitively; others do it to clear their head and breathe hard. Either way, we’re out there moving.

The Complex Knee: A Multi-Level Strategy for Sustained Knee Pain Relief

A look at how knee pain while running occurs and how to reduce it with physiotherapy to the hip and ankle.

This Week In Running: August 8, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 8, 2022.

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Giveaway (U.S. Only)

Win one of five pairs of Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 trail running shoes. (U.S. addresses only)

There Is Beauty Everywhere

Beauty can be found on any run, including those through urban areas.

New Balance NB Fuel Bra Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance NB Fuel Bra.

Alaska Mountain Runners: A Close-Knit Community in a Vast Landscape

An article about the Alaska Mountain Runners non-profit and the community built around it, as part of a series on off-road running communities around the world.

This Week In Running: August 1, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 1, 2022.

Returning to the Desert

A article about the Arizona trail running tradition back through the years.

Altra Timp 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Timp 4.

How Much Slower Are Hilly Races?

A statistical analysis of finishing times in 50-kilometer races with various amounts of elevation gain.

An Introductory Guide to Foot Care for Running

These basic tips should help prevent major foot issues while running.

This Week In Running: July 25, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 25, 2022.

Fastest Run Across Canada: Alberta Ultrarunner Dave Proctor Breaks Record

Dave Proctor averaged a highly productive 65-plus miles a day to cross Canada in a record time of 67 days and change, breaking Al Howie’s 1991 record.

The Incomparable Longevity of John Geesler

An article about ultrarunning legend John Geesler, who recently completed his 28th Vermont 100 Mile.

A Conversation With Kilian Jornet About NNormal, His New Brand

A conversation with Kilian Jornet about NNormal, an athletic brand he co-founded with the shoe brand Camper. (Available as both a video and written transcript.)

Runderwear Power Running Bra Review

An in-depth review of the Runderwear Power Running Bra.

Contentment

An article about finish-line emotions and finding contentment.

Are Endurance Athletes a Dentist’s Worst Nightmare?

An article offering advice on oral care and its importance for endurance athletes.

Courtney Dauwalter, 2022 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Courtney Dauwalter after her win of the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Kilian Jornet, 2022 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet after his win of the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Stephanie Case Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Case after her second-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

François D’Haene Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’Haene after his second-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Hannah Green Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hannah Green after her third-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Dakota Jones Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dakota Jones after his third-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 18, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 18, 2022.

2022 Hardrock 100 Women’s Podium Finishes

Videos of the top-three women — Courtney Dauwalter, Stephanie Case, and Hannah Green — finishing the 2022 Hardrock 100.

2022 Hardrock 100 Results: Dauwalter and Jornet Smash Course Records

Results from the 2022 Hardrock 100, where Kilian Jornet and Courtney Dauwalter, both set course records.

2022 Hardrock 100 Men’s Podium at the Finish

A video of the top-three men — Kilian Jornet, François D’Haene, and Dakota Jones — hanging out at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Hurt So Good

An article about the pain experienced during ultrarunning and the importance of knowing your why.

Around Home

A thoughtful piece about the joys of time spent outside.

Courtney Dauwalter Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Courtney Dauwalter before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Stephanie Case Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Case before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Kilian Jornet Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Darcy Piceu Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Darcy Piceu before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Daniel Jung Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Daniel Jung before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Final Preparation for Running a 100 Mile Race: High Lonesome 2022 Case Study

A look at how a runner might go about preparing for a 100-mile focus race in the month before the event.

Letting Go: A Journey Through the 2018 Hardrock 100

A personal account from Jeff Rome of his second place finish at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

2022 Hardrock 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2022 Hardrock 100.