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“King of the Fells:” New Film Celebrates the Life of Joss Naylor

A short film celebrates the life of Joss Naylor, legendary English fell runner and farmer.

Ask Gabe: Fitter Versus Faster, Raising Active Kids, Cross Training, and More

For insight on raising kids who like running, how to use cross training to your advantage, and how fitter looks different at different times of life, check out this article.

This Week In Running: January 27, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 27, 2025.

Legendary Aid Stations: Kroger’s Canteen at the Hardrock 100

The first in a new series honoring legendary aid stations looks at Kroger’s Canteen, on the Hardrock 100 course in Colorado.

Deo Kato Ran from Cape Town to London to Raise Awareness of the Plight of Migrants

A conversation with activist and runner, Deo Kato, who recently ran from Cape Town to London to raise awareness of human migration.

Runners and Hikers Warned Not to Bring an InReach or Other Satellite Device to India

Caution is urged as a number of runners and hikers are arrested in India for traveling with satellite devices.

Gender Diverse Trail Runners and Ultrarunners Invited to Participate in Research Study

This study invites gender diverse trail runners and ultrarunners to have their say about issues affecting them in the sport.

Winter is Here: Maximizing Winter Training with the Help of Data

A statistical look winter training and racing, and ways we can use data to maximize our winter training block.

New Film Celebrates Runner Imo Boddy’s Three Peaks Record in the U.K.

This inspiring film follows ultrarunner Imo Boddy as she attempts to set a new women’s record on the 700-kilometer Three Peaks route in the U.K.

This Week In Running: January 20, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 20, 2025.

2025 Hong Kong 100k Results: Sunmaya Budha and Guang-Fu Meng Smash Course Records

Results of the 2025 Hong Kong 100k, won by Sunmaya Budha and Guang-Fu Meng.

2025 Winter Spine Race Results: Lucy Gossage and Kim Collison Seal Victory

Results of the 2025 Winter Spine Race, won by Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage.

Through Time and Space

Zach Miller offers his thoughts on indoor training, and how it’s no substitute for time in the great outdoors.

Suunto Race S Review

An in-depth review of the Suunto Race S GPS watch.

Are We All Just Liars?

Sabrina Little examines the little lies we tell ourselves during training and racing.

Kenyan Off-Road Running on the Rise With New Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series

This new mountain running series will showcase Kenyan trail running and mountain running.

Advanced Ribcage Foam Rolling Strategies, Part 2

Continuing on last month’s article, physiotherapist Joe Uhan shares more ribcage foam rolling techniques.

This Week In Running: January 13, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 13, 2025.

Running and Aging: Setting Ambitious and Realistic Goals

AJW outlines his goal-setting processes for 2025.

Altra Mont Blanc Carbon Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Mont Blanc Carbon trail running shoe.

Vernan Kee and the Art of Running

An interview with artist and runner, Vernan Kee.

A Look Back at My 2024 and Ahead to 2025

Founding editor Bryon Powell reflects on his 2024 in running while thinking about 2025.

We’re Faster Than Our Ancestors: New Insight on the Evolution of Human Running

A new study shows that human ancestors may have had the capacity to run a lot earlier in the fossil record than previously thought.

Running, Cycling, and Motherhood: A Conversation With Beth Pascall

A profile of British ultrarunner, pediatrician, and mother Beth Pascall.

This Week In Running: January 6, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 6, 2025.

All Kinds of Kinds

AJW recounts how a shared goal for 2024 brought him closer to a running friend.

Janice O’Grady: Aging With Excellence

A profile of ultrarunner and multiple age-group world record holder, Janice O’Grady.

Black Diamond Deploy 325 and Distance 1500 Headlamp Review

A review of the Black Diamond Deploy 325 and Distance 1500 headlamps.

Top Stories of Trail, Ultra, and Mountain Running in 2024

These are some of the top stories of trail, ultra, and mountain running in 2024!

The Best of iRunFar in 2024

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2024.

This Week In Running: December 30, 2024

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 30, 2024.

AJW’s Predictions for 2025 in Trail Running and Ultrarunning

AJW offers his predictions for 2025 in trail running and ultrarunning.

Topo Ultraventure 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Topo Ultraventure 4 trail running shoe.

“Rémi”: A Throwback to a Salomon TV Film Classic

A classic — and hilarious — Salomon TV episode from the start of Rémi Bonnet’s career.

Ask Gabe: Cold Weather Running, Run Versus Sleep, and Navigating Holiday Season

Gabe Joyes answers your questions on all things trail running.

One Year, Ten Races: Statistics From the Inaugural World Trail Majors Circuit

With the first year of the World Trail Majors done and dusted, we take a statistical look at the inaugural circuit.

Freedom to Fail

Zach Miller says that failing is a part of moving successfully forward, both in running and life.

Brooks Divide 5 Review

An in-depth review of the Brooks Divide 5 trail running shoe.

Ultrarunning Crews: New Adidas Terrex Film Celebrates Crewing

Watch this short film, episode one in the Perspectives series, from adidas Terrex.

Advice for New Ultrarunners

Sabrina Little imparts advice to those beginning their ultrarunning journey.

Amongst the Cocoa Trees: The Rise of Trail Running in Côte d’Ivoire

A short essay about racing on the beautiful trails of Côte d’Ivoire.

Trail Runner Tina Lewis Arrested in India for Traveling With Satellite GPS Device

Carrying a satellite GPS device in India got this trail runner arrested. Here’s what we can learn from this.

This Week In Running: December 16, 2024

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 16, 2024.

AJW’s Taproom 2024 Year in Ultrarunning Awards

AJW’s picks for various 2024 end-of-year awards for ultrarunners.

2024 Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival: Raising Funds for Victims of Hurricane Helene

Runners gathered at the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival in North Carolina to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Helene.

Howie Stern and the Art of Running

A conversation with ultrarunning photographer and mountain lover, Howie Stern.

Offseason Dreaming

Using the offseason to dream of future running adventures.

Advanced Ribcage Foam Rolling Strategies

Ribcage foam rolling can be a powerful tool to unlock shoulder, hip, and nerve mobility.

This Week In Running: December 9, 2024

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 9, 2024.

2025 Western States 100 Top Entrants

The top entrants for the 2025 Western States 100.

2025 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

Results from the lottery for the 2025 Hardrock 100.

2024 IAU 100k World Championships Results: Jumpei Yamaguchi and Floriane Hot Win Gold

Results of the 2024 IAU World 100k Championships, won by Floriane Hot and Jumpei Yamaguchi.

Introducing the Legendary Aid Stations Series

Introducing AJW’s new series for 2025, celebrating revered aid stations.

Matt Rayment and “Dirt Church Radio:” New Beginnings for New Zealand’s Favorite Trail Podcast

A conversation with Matt Rayment, co-founder and co-host of the popular New Zealand trail running podcast “Dirt Church Radio.”

A Brief History of the IAU 100k World Championships

A history of the IAU 100k World Championships.

Kahtoola Nanospikes (2023 Update) Review

An in-depth review of the second iteration of the Kahtoola Nanospikes winter running traction devices.

This Week In Running: December 2, 2024

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 2, 2024.

Running and Aging: Expectations and Recovery

AJW discusses the challenges of recovery as an aging runner.

From Desert to Mountain: A Conversation with Elhousine Elazzaoui

A profile on Moroccan trail runner and 2024 Golden Trail World Series men’s winner, Elhousine Elazzaoui.

“The Candidate:” New Film Follows Trail Sisters Founder Gina Lucrezi as She Runs for Public Office

A short film follows the campaign trail of runner Gina Lucrezi as she runs for County Commissioner for Chaffee County, Colorado.

Analyzing Lottery Season: A Statistical Look at Lottery Entries for Popular Trail Races

A statistical look at lottery entries for the most popular trail races and ultramarathons.

Race Directors Called Upon to Petition Against United States Forest Service Hiring Freeze

The nonprofit Runners for Public Lands calls on race directors to sign a petition to stop a hiring freeze on United States Forestry Service seasonal employees, which could have knock-on effects for trail running and racing.

Ask Gabe: Shoe Choice, Overtraining, Social Media, and Pizza

Gabe Joyes answers your questions on all things trail running.