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Saunas and Sandstorms at Age Sixty-Three: Rick Yelverton’s 2021 Badwater 135 Journey

An interview with Rick Yelverton, a surgeon who found running later in life, after his finish of the 2021 Badwater 135.

How to Choose a Long Run Effort

Alex Nichols describes the benefits of two types of long-run training: time-on-feet long runs and high-quality long runs.

This Week In Running: August 2, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 2, 2021.

Western States 100 Updates Golden Ticket Races, Now 3 International Races

The Western States 100’s 2021-22 HOKA Golden Ticket schedule adds three international races–UTMB, Endurance Trail des Templiers, and Tarawera 102km, and no longer includes any races under 100k.

A Month of Intensive Inconsistency

AJW tells iRunFar about his intense month of life in June, and his return to consistency in July run training.

Merrell Antora 2/Nova 2 Standard and Gore-Tex Reviews

A review of the Merrell Antora/Nova 2 and Merrell Antora/Nova 2 Gore-Tex trail running shoes.

Crewing an Ultrarunning Partner

Crewing an ultrarunning partner with Tom Aussem and Coree Woltering.

Jasmin Paris and Kim Collison Set 24-Hour Munros Records in July

Jasmin Paris and Kim Collison set respective women’s and men’s 24-hour Munros records in Scotland during the month of July.

Two Organizations Pair Trail Running with Environmental Science

Through workshops and expert access, Footprints Running Camp and the Athlete Climate Academy are pairing running with environmental science.

Into the Night: An Introduction to Running at Night

Read this introductory how-to for to running at night.

This Week In Running: July 26, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 26, 2021.

The 2021 Hardrock 100 in Slow Motion

Derrick Lytle, of The Juniper Lab, talks to us about making a slow-motion film about the 2021 Hardrock 100, and what storytelling means to him.

SOAR UTR Top Giveaway

Win one of two SOAR UTR Top running shirts.

Ben Feinson Post-Long Trail Men’s Supported Fastest Known Time Interview

Ben Feinson, an ultrarunner from Richmond, Vermont, just set the men’s supported Long Trail fastest known time. This is our interview with him about his attempt.

Beloved Runner and Mountaineer Fred Zalokar Dies in Yosemite National Park

Renowned runner and mountaineer Fred Zalokar perished while hiking in Yosemite National Park. He was just 61 years old.

Timothy Olson Sets the Men’s Supported Pacific Crest Trail FKT

Timothy Olson sets a new men’s supported Pacific Crest Trail fastest known time.

Get to Know Alex Potter, iRunFar’s New Editor

A video interview with Alex Potter, iRunFar’s new editor.

Our Sport is Still in Good Hands

Looking back on an article from 2013, AJW shows that ultrarunning is still in good hands with younger runners who are now vital members of the community.

Brooks Cascadia 16 Standard and GTX Reviews

A review of the Brooks Cascadia 16 and Brooks Cascadia 16 GTX.

The Hospitality Sport

What makes ultrarunning a hospitality sport.

Pacers: The Science Behind the Ultra Luxury

The physiological and psychological benefits of having a pacer.

This Week In Running: July 19, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 19, 2021.

François D’Haene, 2021 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene after his win at the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Sabrina Stanley, 2021 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sabrina Stanley after her win at the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Dylan Bowman Post-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman after his second-place finish at the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Darcy Piceu Post-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Darcy Piceu after her second-place finish at the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Ryan Smith Post-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ryan Smith after his third-place finish at the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Meghan Hicks Post-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Meghan Hicks after her third-place finish at the 2021 Hardrock 100.

2021 Hardrock 100 Results: A Course Record for D’Haene and a Near Miss for Stanley

Results from the 2021 Hardrock 100, won by François D’Haene and Sabrina Stanley.

2021 Hardrock 100 Women’s Podium Finishes

Videos of the top-three women – Sabrina Stanley, Darcy Piceu, and Meghan Hicks – at the 2021 Hardrock 100 finishing.

2021 Hardrock 100 Men’s Podium Finishes

Videos of the top-three men–François D’haene, Dylan Bowman, and Ryan Smith–finishing the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Slowing Down

What it’s like to slow down while living on the go.

Waiting for More

Finding new emphasis and, therefore, new meaning in the phrase “waiting for more.”

Courtney Dauwalter Pre-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Courtney Dauwalter before the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Dylan Bowman Pre-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Darcy Piceu Pre-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Darcy Piceu before the 2021 Hardrock 100.

The Fall Guy: Part Two

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan discusses lasting injuries caused by falling and how to treat them.

2021 Hardrock 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Sabrina Stanley Pre-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview with Sabrina Stanley (with transcript) before the 2021 Hardrock 100.

François D’haene Pre-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene before the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Jeff Browning Pre-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jeff Browning before the 2021 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 12, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 12, 2021.

2021 Western States 100 Prediction Contest Results

Results from iRunFar’s 2021 Western States 100 prediction contest.

Trail Love Letter: The Hardrock 100 from Ouray to Telluride

AJW’s love letter to the Ouray to Telluride section of the Hardrock 100 course in Colorado.

The North Face Vectiv Enduris Review

A review of The North Face Vectiv Enduris trail running shoe.

Away

A photo essay about finding internal calm through the external world.

2021 Hardrock 100 Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2021 Hardrock 100.

Bob Becker Runs the 2021 Badwater 135 at Age 76

Longtime ultrarunner Bob Becker aims to be the oldest finisher of the Badwater 135 race.

Race-Day Strategy: Run Your Own Race

Alex Nichols, ultrarunner and coach, reflects on how he could have used a better race strategy at the 2021 Western States 100.

This Week In Running: July 5, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 5, 2021.

An Ultra Reunion: 2021 Western States 100 Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the 2021 Western States 100.

Midyear Resolutions

AJW makes some midyear running resolutions for the second half of 2021.

WeRunFar Profile: Rick Trujillo

An in-depth profile of Colorado mountain runner, race organizer, miner, and family man Rick Trujillo.

Hoka Zinal Review

A video review of the Hoka Zinal.

This Week In Running: June 28, 2021

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 28, 2021.

Beth Pascall, 2021 Western States 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Beth Pascall after her win at the 2021 Western States 100.

Jim Walmsley, 2021 Western States 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley after his win at the 2021 Western States 100.

Ruth Croft Post-2021 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft after her second-place finish at the 2021 Western States 100.

Tyler Green Post-2021 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tyler Green after his second-place finish at the 2021 Western States 100.

Ragna Debats Post-2021 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ragna Debats after her third-place finish at the 2021 Western States 100.