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Runspired!

Sometimes inspiration doesn’t just come out of the blue: you have to work for it.

Janji Women’s Apparel Review

iRunFar has reviewed a bunch of Janji women’s apparel – come take a look!

Out There in Idaho: A Profile of Cody Lind

Cody Lind grew up outside a town of seven people in Idaho – that upbringing in the outdoors has made him an incredibly successful outdoorsman and mountain runner.

The Grumbling Hive

Sabrina Little talks about the grumbling ever-changing hive of trail running and ultrarunning.

Travel and Athletic Performance: Your Guide to Staying a Step Ahead of Travel Woes

We all have experienced the dreaded jet lag, but today we learn about more of the struggles runners face while traveling and how to avoid them.

This Week In Running: January 17, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 17, 2022.

Introducing the Unforgettable Moments in Ultrarunning History Series

AJW has a new series for 2022, where he’ll write about unforgettable moments in ultrarunning history!

The Deep Desert

Hannah Green tells us about the lessons of the deep desert.

Oiselle Running Apparel Review

Our in-depth review of a bunch of Oiselle women’s running apparel.

The Rut Seeks Diverse Group of Runners for 2022 Races

Montana mountain running festival The Rut partners with Inclusive Outdoors Project in 2022 in hopes of diversifying its starting field.

Watch the Running Film “Human Powered”

“Human Powered” by Matt Cecill is a 20-minute film showcasing the emotions and physical feats of ultrarunning.

Power, Not Pity: How to Take Control of a Suboptimal Life

Bryon Powell writes about the changes he’s making toward his preferred lifestyle.

How to Quit Running, Part 1

Joe Uhan almost quit running: here he outlines ways we can climb out of a hole when we want to quit.

Right on Pace: An Interview With Aleksandr Sorokin About His World-Record-Setting Run at the 2022 Spartanion

An interview with Aleksandr Sorokin after he set new world records for 100 miles and 12 hours at the 2022 Spartanion race in Israel.

This Week In Running: January 10, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 10, 2022.

Runner Earl Blewett Recounts Being Lost for 36 Hours at Florida Ultramarathon

Earl Blewett was lost for nearly 36 hours at the 2021 Ancient Oaks 100 Mile. Here’s what happened and how he found his way back to civilization.

A Matter of Perspective

AJW reflects on last year, gaining new perspective while moving into the next.

Running 100 Miles in Under 11 Hours? Aleksandr Sorokin Breaks the 100-Mile and 12-Hour World Records Again

Aleksandr Sorokin set new 100-mile and 12-hour world records on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Spartanion race in Israel.

All In: Reflecting on My First Year of Trail Running

I found trail running after almost seven years of not running much at all and have learned many lessons: sometimes by choice, sometimes by force.

Salomon S/Lab Pulsar Review

An in-depth review of the quick and nimble Salomon S/Lab Pulsar.

Plogging Toward a Better World With Lindsay Buck

A profile of English fell runner and plogger Lindsay Buck. What is plogging you might ask? Read on to find out.

The Grandmaster Ultras: Ultramarathons Made for Grandmaster-Age Athletes

Beiyi Zheng and Daniel Wilson wanted an ultra where grandmaster-age athletes could finish before the cutoff — so they made their own.

Taking a Down Week

Taking a down week helps your body recover and build on fitness gained within running cycles.

This Week In Running: January 3, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 3, 2022.

The Best of iRunFar in 2021

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2021.

Five Ultramarathons for 2022 That Everyone Can Get Into

A list of five ultramarathons for 2022 that are easy to get into and that have great history.

Photo Gallery: Human Endurance

Photographer Matt Cecill shows us the raw emotion and journey of trail running.

Katadyn BeFree Review

An in-depth video review of the Katadyn BeFree water filter.

GPS Not Included: Polar Unite Smartwatch Records Fitness, Not Your Every Move

The Polar Unite is for those who want streamlined heart-rate and sleep metrics without paying for GPS tracking, altimeters, and tech they won’t use.

Observations on Two Wheels: Spectating the 2021 Hardrock 100 by Bike

After years of hearing about the Hardrock 100 through his ultrarunning father, writer and biker Logan Jones-Wilkins decided it was time to experience the event himself.

The Basics of Creating a Training Plan

A how-to for putting together your own trail running training plan.

Trail Running and Ultrarunning Books to Jumpstart the New Year

Here are a few books that will inspire you to start off your 2022 training year right.

AJW’s Taproom 2021 in Ultrarunning Awards

Who had the most outstanding, fastest, and most surprising races of the year? Here are AJW’s picks for 2021.

After a Brain Injury, Hope at an Ultramarathon Aid Station

After suffering an aneurysm and traumatic brain injury, Anthony Rivera made an amazing recovery, and is still involved in the running community today.

Joseph Gray: Champion Mountain Runner and Pepper Connoisseur

Joseph Gray is an incredibly successful mountain runner, but did you know he loves growing peppers too?

Topo Mtn Racer 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Topo Mtn Racer 2.

Trailhead Vehicles: Jim, Jess, and Casper the 4Runner

Jessica Brazeau and Jim Walmsley explore the mountains with their 1998 Toyota 4Runner.

Hoka Gets an Updated Brand Name That’s Easier on the Lips

The performance shoe brand Hoka has simplified its moniker.

Fact or Fiction: Iron Supplements, Carbon Shoes, and Young’uns Racing Ultras

Should you take iron? Are carbon shoes taking over? What about ultra-young ultrarunners? Using science, we bust myths associated with these questions.

After Nearly 36-Hour Search, Missing Ultrarunner Earl Blewett Found at Florida 100-Mile Race

Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 57-year-old ultrarunner Earl Blewett disappeared during the Ancient Oaks 100 Mile race in Florida. He was found “disoriented” but with non-life-threatening injuries about 36 hours later.

Watch Video of the 2021 Footprints Running Camp

Footprints Running Camp brings together young and innovative trail runners who see a change they’d like to make in their environments and community.

This Week In Running: December 20, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 20, 2021.

Citizen Promaster Dive Watches Are Practical Timepieces in Classic Form

Citizen Promaster dive watches mix modern functionality with classic looks. Underwater, they can alert you to rapid ascents and serve as max depth reminders.

When You’re Over It

What do you do if you or your running buddy is just “over it” mid-race?

Nick Coury Interviewed: On Endurance, Negative Splitting, and His New Men’s 24-Hour American Record

An interview with Nick Coury after he set a new men’s 24-hour American record at the 2021 Desert Solstice Track Invitational.

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Review

An in-depth review of the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro GPS running watch.

The Order of Loves

We can love running, our family, and our jobs; but the order in which we love and dedicate ourselves to each of them may change.

Get to Know the Kailas Fuga Air II 8L Hydration Pack

The Kailas Fuga Air II 8L is an innovative running hydration pack with a number of thoughtful design touches.

Stride Strategies for Achilles Tendon Pain

Achilles tendon pain keeping you down? Give these strategies a try to reduce that pain while running.

This Week In Running: December 13, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 13, 2021.

2021 Desert Solstice Track Invitational Results: American Records Galore

Results from the 2021 Desert Solstice Track Invitational.

After Almost Two Years of COVID-19, Are We Back to Racing?

It has been nearly two years since COVID-19 turned our racing — and lives — upside down. We’re back at it, but with some changes.

Trail Love Letter: Reader Submissions

This is the final installment of the 2021 trail love letter series in AJW’s Taproom, this time, with reader submissions.

Endurance

Hannah Green explores how endurance athletes are drawn to things we are told are impossible, and how we face those challenges.

Stio Women’s Apparel Review

A review of a few items of Stio’s women’s winter apparel.

The Streak: Five Years in Motion

Bryon Powell reminisces on the journey as his daily run streak hits five years.

The Polar Grit X Pro Is a Wrist-Based Navigator, Trainer, and Fitness Tracker

Polar raises the bar with the Polar Grit X Pro multisport watch. It now has built-in GPS and navigation, improved heart-rate tracking, and a rugged build.

Patience: Developing This Tool for Race-Day Success

Coach Alex Nichols talks about the ever elusive virtue — patience — and how to put it to use on race day.

This Week In Running: December 6, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 6, 2021.

Watch Dylan Bowman “Begin Again” at the 2021 Diagonale des Fous

Watch “Begin Again,” a full-length film by Freetrail and Ryan Thrower about Dylan Bowman’s experience at the 2021 Diagonale des Fous.

2022 Western States 100 Top Entrants

Here are the top entrants for the 2022 Western States 100.

2022 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

Results from the lottery for the 2022 Hardrock 100.

It’s Lottery Time!

It’s that time of the year again: time for the 2022 Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 lottery drawings!