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La Sportiva Jackal Review

A review of the La Sportiva Jackal trail running shoes.

The Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices, Part 1

Part 1 of the Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices video project.

The Effective Trail Runner’s Body

How to move your body effectively in trail running.

Catching Up With Ellie Greenwood

Catching up with previous Western States 100 and Comrades Marathon champion Ellie Greenwood.

The Virtues of the Solo 20-Mile Trail Run

AJW writes about the virtues of the long, solo trail run.

Dynafit Ultra 100 Review

A review of the Dynafit Ultra 100 trail running shoes.

Vocation: On Re-Entering the Arena

What we can learn through time off from competition during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exercise and the Immune System

How aerobic exercise impacts immune-system function.

Catching Up With Jodee Adams-Moore

Catching up with trail runner Jodee Adams-Moore.

Lean In

Zach Miller writes about committing to both the process and the end goal.

Merrell MTL Long Sky Review

A review of the Merrell MTL Long Sky trail running shoes.

The Bottom of the Canyon

An essay about the call of wildness.

Creating Opportunity from Unsettled Times

How and where might we create opportunity during unsettled times.

Century Ride: Reflecting on 100 iRunFar Columns

Joe Uhan looks back at writing 100 articles for his “Stay the Course” column.

Catching Up With Jez Bragg

Catching up with English ultrarunner Jez Bragg.

Addaday BioZoom Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of three Addaday BioZoom percussive devices.

Classic U.S. Ultras: The Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile

A look at the history of the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile in Virginia.

WeRunFar Profile: Marvin Sandoval and Buttercup

An in-depth profile of runner Marvin Sandoval and and his burro Buttercup.

Age-Old Runners: Anita Ortiz

An interview with 55-year-old age-group standout Anita Ortiz.

The Seven-Day Training Paradigm

How the seven-day training paradigm helps us organize our training and what other time schedules can also work for us.

Catching Up With Andrew Miller

Catching up with 2016 Western States 100 champion Andrew Miller.

Life Lessons From Lacrosse Coach Joe Perrott

AJW writes about the life lessons he learned from lacrosse coach Joe Perrott.

I Miss You

An essay on missing those we love.

My Own Running Dog

A creative essay about how dogs–and humans–attune to our natural landscapes.

A Trail Runner’s Mindset

Considering the trail runner’s mindset.

Catching Up With Rory Bosio

Catching up with two-time UTMB champion Rory Bosio.

Muscle Memory

AJW writes about how the body seems to remember spring each year.

WeRunFar Profile: James Varner

A profile of race director and ultrarunner James Varner.

To Strive: Musings on Endurance

An essay on how endurance sports offers us the endurance for life.

Last Person Standing: A Profile of Maggie Guterl

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Maggie Guterl.

Catching Up With Geoff Roes

Catching up with ultrarunner, coach, and father Geoff Roes.

Hope

Zach Miller writes about the power of hope in helping us move forward through the challenging times.

Updates to iRunFar’s COVID-19 Running Community Guide

Updates to iRunFar’s COVID-19 running community guide.

Bowling Alone and Sheltering in Place

Sabrina Little reflects on the changing dynamics of our relationships due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Tips for Running During the COVID-19 Crisis (or Any Life-Altering Time)

Tips for running during the COVID-19 crisis (or any routine-altering time).

Catching Up With Tina Lewis

Catching up with trail runner and nurse Tina Lewis.

Operation Inspiration Virtual Race Prize Winners

The prize winners from the Operation Inspiration Virtual Race.

Striving for Rhythm in the Midst of Uncertainty

On finding rhythm in our running through our changing present moment.

A Campfire

Hannah Green invites you to find serenity in the details around you.

Operation Inspiration Airdrop #2

A recap of the Operation Inspiration Virtual Race.

The Benefits of Training Alone

Coach Alex Nichols writes about some of the training benefits of running alone.

Catching Up With Megan Lizotte

Catching up with trail runner, coach, and mother Megan Lizotte.

Salomon Sense Ride 3 Giveaway

Win one of five pairs of Salomon Sense Ride 3 shoes.

Classic U.S. Ultras: The Zane Grey 50 Mile

AJW looks at the Zane Grey 50 Mile, a classic American ultramarathon.

Operation Inspiration Airdrop #1

Operation Inspiration’s Airdrop #1, a dose of inspiration for runners everywhere.

Age-Old Runners: Steven Moore

An interview with 52-year-old Steven Moore about his successful masters ultrarunning.

New Trail Runner FAQs

Answers to the frequently asked questions new trail runners have.

Catching Up With Matt Flaherty

Catching up with ultrarunner Matt Flaherty.

Why I Prefer Solo Running

AJW writes about the benefits of running solo.

Mirror Me, Mirror You

An essay about mirroring outward from ourselves what we wish to see in the world.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Metaphorical Ultramarathon

Exploring the metaphor of the COVID-19 pandemic as an ultramarathon.

UltrAspire Spry 3.0 Race Vest Review

A review of the UltrAspire Spry 3.0 Race Vest, a hydration pack for running.

Operation Inspiration Virtual Race

Join us on Saturday, April 4 for iRunFar’s Operation Inspiration Virtual Race!

Catching Up With Nick Clark

Catching up with ultrarunner and race director Nick Clark.

Operation Inspiration’s Solo Seven Challenge

Join the iRunFar community in Operation Inspiration’s Solo Seven Challenge.

Introducing iRunFar’s Operation Inspiration

The iRunFar Team launches Operation Inspiration to help keep you inspired during these trying times!

Craig the Walker

Zach Miller profiles ‘Craig the Walker,’ an ultramarathon-distance walker on Pikes Peak in Colorado.

COVID-19 Race Updates: Cancellations, Postponements, and Races Still On

A collection of trail and ultra race cancellations, postponements, and races still being held during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Support of the Race Director During Crisis

An essay about supporting race directors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Recency Bias (And Other Mistakes You Are Probably Making)

Sabrina Little writes about the fallacies and biases related to training and racing.

Altra Timp 2 Review

A review of the Altra Timp 2 trail running shoes.

This Week In Running: March 16, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 16, 2020.