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On Cloudultra Review

An in-depth review of the On Cloudultra.

Donuts, Dirt, and Epic Trail Running: The Launch of the Mammoth Trail Fest

The inaugural Mammoth Trail Fest will take place in September, 2022.

Trailhead Vehicles: Writing New Stories With Tessa Chesser

Tessa Chesser says her van allows her to write new stories and remember what’s important about life.

This Week In Running: May 2, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 2, 2022.

Help Jacky Hunt-Broersma and RXBAR Raise Money for Amputee Blade Runners Nonprofit

RXBAR is matching up to $104,000 in donations made to the blade runner’s GoFundMe by the end of May 1, 2022.

One Upside of the Commercialization of Trail Running

Here’s a place in trail running and ultrarunning where community and commercialization do coexist.

Blade Runner and Cancer Surviver Jacky Hunt-Broersma Runs 102 Marathons in 102 Days, Sets Record

Ultrarunner Jacky Hunt-Broersma sets a record by running 102 marathons in 102 days.

Skechers GoRun Razor Trail Review

An in-depth review of the Skechers GoRun Razor Trail.

Adventure Run: Watch Fernanda Maciel and Kaytlyn Gerbin Run “Hielo”

Patagonia’s “La Vuelta al Hielo” is a notorious route. This film follows Fernanda Maciel and Kaytlyn Gerbin as they attempt it in a single push.

Looking Forward: An Interview With Aleksandr Sorokin About His 100k World Record

An interview with Aleksandr Sorokin about his 100-kilometer world record run at the 2022 Centurion Running Track 100 Mile.

A Trail Runner’s Guide to Sharing the Trail with Wildlife

Use this guide to respect and be safe around wild animals while trail running.

Scott Kinabalu RC 2.0 Review

An in-depth review of the Scott Kinabalu RC 2.0.

Aroa Sio Post-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

An interview with Aroa Sio after her third-place finish at the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

This Week In Running: April 25, 2022

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

Jared Hazen Post-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Jared Hazen after his third-place finish at the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

David Sinclair Post-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

An interview (with transcript) with David Sinclair after his second-place finish at the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Leah Yingling Post-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Leah Yingling after her second-place finish at the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Jazmine Lowther, 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Champion, Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Jazmine Lowther after her win of the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Adam Peterman, 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Champion, Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Adam Peterman after his win of the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Results

Results from the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

2022 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Results: Event Records for Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter

Results from the 2022 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, a 115-kilometer race held on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

Aleksandr Sorokin Sets 100k World Record in 6:05:41

Lithuania’s Aleksandr Sorokin sets a new 100-kilometer world record of 6:05:41 on April 23, 2022.

Ryan Miller Pre-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ryan Miller before the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Unforgettable Moments in Ultrarunning: 1994 Leadville 100 Mile

How the Tarahumara and Ann Trason changed the sport of ultrarunning at the 1994 Leadville 100 Mile.

Ladia Albertson-Junkans Pre-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ladia Albertson-Junkans before the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Anna Mae Flynn Pre-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anna Mae Flynn before the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Tim Freriks Pre-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tim Freriks before the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Brittany Peterson Pre-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Brittany Peterson before the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Saucony Peregrine 12 Review

An in-depth video review of the Saucony Peregrine 12.

Adam Peterman Pre-2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Adam Peterman before the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k.

Character and Competition

Sabrina Little wonders about the character we can build through competing with others.

Is Your Overtraining Syndrome Really Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)?

Scientists have a new understanding of the similarities and differences between overtraining syndrome and relative energy deficiency in sport.

2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2022 The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB 100k women’s race.

2022 Canyons by UTMB 100k Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2022 The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB 100k men’s race.

This Week In Running: April 18, 2022

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

The Problematic Force of Will

Zach Miller writes about using will to knuckle through issues in sports and life.

Nienke Brinkman Crushed a 2:22 in the 2022 Rotterdam Marathon … and Will Keep Crushing the Trails

The story behind Neinke Brinkman’s 2:22 at the 2022 Rotterdam Marathon and her plans to continue racing both roads and trails.

Salomon Ultra Glide Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon Ultra Glide.

Getting to Know a Trail Ultramarathon Course

How to get to know a trail ultramarathon course before racing it.

How to Quit Running, Part 3

A look at how our thoughts and beliefs about our running play a major role in our running performance.

This Week In Running: April 11, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 11, 2022.

Road and Trail Runner Nienke Brinkman Runs 2:22, Takes Second at the 2022 Rotterdam Marathon

In just her second marathon ever, Dutch phenom Nienke Brinkman sets the Dutch women’s marathon record.

The Unique Joy of Crewing a 100-Mile Runner

AJW writes about crewing at the Greenbrier Ultras 100 Mile in Maryland.

Suunto 9 Peak Titanium Review

An in-depth review of the Suunto 9 Peak Titanium GPS running watch.

John Vonhof Loves to Fix Your Feet

Get to know John Vonhof, the author behind the iconic running health book, “Fixing Your Feet.”

Chasing Age-Group Records With Jean Pommier

An interview with 58-year-old Jean Pommier about being the best runner he can be at any age.

Moving On to New Trails

iRunFar editor Alex Potter says goodbye to iRunFar — for now! — and moves on to new adventures and challenges.

VJ Ultra Review

An in-depth review of VJ Ultra trail running shoe.

This Week In Running: April 4, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 4, 2022.

2022 Marathon des Sables Results: Rachid El Morabity Comes Back, Anna Comet Sizzles

Results from the 2022 Marathon des Sables in Morocco, won by Rachid El Morabity and Anna Comet.

Taking Initiative With Mira Rai

Standout Nepalese mountain runner Mira Rai is using our sport to provide opportunities for girls and women in her home country.

Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260 V2 Review

An in-depth review of the Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260 V2.

From Afghanistan to Canada, Celebrating the Freedom to Run With Fatima Ibrahimi

Fatima Ibrahimi has always loved to run, but grew up in one of the most difficult places for a woman to do just that — Afghanistan.

Adaptive Athletics and Race Directing With Amy Rusiecki

Amy Rusiecki is one of a growing number of female race directors, and one who heavily advocates for adaptive athlete categories in her races.

Advocating for Equitable Policies With Patti Flynn

Patti Flynn is a plant-based ultrarunner and trans woman advocating for inclusive policies for trans and nonbinary runners.

This Week In Running: March 28, 2022

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

Setting Audacious Goals With Magda Boulet

iRunFar is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting women who are leading the trail running and ultrarunning community, starting with Magda Boulet.

The Art and Science of Assembling an All-Star Crew

Here’s a recipe for putting together a successful crew at your next big ultramarathon.

Kilian Jornet’s Next Quest: Co-Founding the New Brand NNormal

Kilian Jornet and Mallorcan footwear company Camper partner to launch the brand NNormal.

An Attentive Forward Gaze: A Poem for Motion

This Community Voices submission is a poem by Angie Funtanilla.

A Trail Runner’s Guide to Caring for the Trails

Use this guide to take care of the wild places through which you run.

This Week In Running: March 21, 2022

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