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Behind the Scenes on the Happy Trails Digital Coloring Book

Behind the scenes on iRunFar’s “Happy Trails” digital coloring book.

An Introduction to Downhill Trail Running Techniques

An introduction to techniques for trail running downhill.

Catching Up With Amy and Brian Rusiecki

Catching up with ultrarunners Amy and Brian Rusiecki.

Order Up

Zach Miller’s essay about embracing the process of a big training plan or life project.

Inov-8 Terraultra G 270 Review

A review of the Inov-8 TERRAULTRA G 270 trail running shoes.

This One’s for the Ladies: Meghan Hicks’s 2020 Nolan’s 14 FKT Report

Meghan Hicks’s report from setting the women’s supported Nolan’s 14 FKT in 2020.

Catching Up With Hillary Allen

Catching up with American runner and soon-to-be author Hillary Allen while she’s living in France.

Hitting Refresh

The joys of hitting refresh on one’s daily run.

WeRunFar Profile: Alison Mariella Désir

An in-depth profile of runner and wellness changemaker Alison Mariella Désir.

Meghan Hicks Post-Nolan’s 14 Women’s FKT Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Meghan Hicks after she set the overall women’s fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.

Three Types of Nerve Pain

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan describes the three kinds of nerve pain that can lead to or perpetuate running injuries.

Catching Up With Tayte Pollmann

Catching up with trail runner Tayte Pollmann.

#SeeYouAtStates

AJW writes about his personal journey to the #seeyouatstates hashtag.

Among the Wildflowers

An essay about noticing nature’s details.

Age-Old Runners: Nancy Hobbs

An interview with 60-year-old Nancy Hobbs.

The Pros and Cons of Running Once or Twice a Day

The pros and cons of running once versus twice per day.

Kaytlyn Gerbin Post-Wonderland Trail Women’s Supported Fastest Known Time Interview

An interview with Kaytlyn Gerbin after her women’s supported FKT on the Wonderland Trail.

Catching Up With Alex Varner

Catching up with trail runner, dad, and investment researcher Alex Varner.

Tyler Green Post-Wonderland Trail Men’s Supported Fastest Known Time Interview

An interview with Tyler Green after his men’s supported FKT on the Wonderland Trail.

Control What You Can Control

An essay about controlling the controllables and letting the rest go in running and life.

Patagonia High Endurance Kit Review

A review of the Patagonia High Endurance Kit, including the Patagonia Slope Runner Endurance Vest 3L, the Patagonia Strider Pro Pants, and the Patagonia Women’s Endless Run Shorts

Late Miles (Is It a Nickname? A Life Aim?)

A creative essay about later-life running.

Dylan Bowman Post-Wonderland Trail Men’s Supported Fastest Known Time Interview

An interview with Dylan Bowman after his men’s supported FKT on the Wonderland Trail.

Catching Up With Aly Allen (Née Venti)

Catching up with ultrarunner, mom, and scientist Aly Allen (née Venti).

Salomon Active Skin 8 Set Giveaway

Win one of five Salomon Active Skin 8 Set running vests.

Stay the Course

Zach Miller writes about the growth that can come from trying new and difficult things.

Mikaela Osler Post-Colorado Trail Women’s Self-Supported Fastest Known Time Interview

An interview with Mikaela Osler after her women’s self-supported FKT on the Colorado Trail.

Running on Pride: The Vice of Superbia

Sabrina Little writes about superbia, or the vice of pride, in competitive sports.

Every Breath You Take: Air Pollution and Exercise

How air pollution affects endurance running and our health.

Catching Up With Janessa Taylor

Catching up with ultrarunner Janessa Taylor.

Sabrina Stanley Post-Nolan’s 14 Women’s Overall Fastest Known Time Interview

A written interview with Sabrina Stanley after she set the overall women’s fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.

Classic U.S. Ultras: Waldo 100k

A look at the history of the Waldo 100k.

WeRunFar Profile: Mosi Smith

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner, race director, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mosi Smith.

Andrea Sansone Post-Nolan’s 14 Women’s Overall Fastest Known Time Interview

A written interview with Andrea Sansone after she set the overall women’s fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.

Highs and Lows: A July To Remember

Bryon Powell takes a look back at his July filled with high highs and low lows.

Performance Mobility, Part 6: Hip Abduction and Rotation

Part 6 of the runner performance-mobility series.

Catching Up With Chris Mocko

Catching up with ultrarunner Chris Mocko.

Finding My Way Between Hunting and Being Hunted

An essay about how hunting and being hunted by our fellow competitors in a race helps us better ourselves.

How I Trained for “Pitchell” in Two Weeks

An essay about fitting in a big adventure amidst a busy life.

Age-Old Runners: Ed Ettinghausen

An interview with 58-year-old Ed Ettinghausen.

Discipline and the GPS

Alex Nichols writes about maintaining balance between posting on social media and running healthfully and sustainably.

Catching Up With Brett Rivers

Catching up with ultrarunner and San Francisco Running Company founder Brett Rivers.

Beth Pascall Post-Bob Graham Round Fastest Known Time Interview

An interview with Beth Pascall after she set the women’s fastest known time on the Bob Graham Round in England.

Returning to the 100-Mile Week Challenge

AJW writes about what goes into the 100-mile training week.

Brooks Caldera 4 Review

A review of the Brooks Caldera 4 trail running shoes.

Running Through Woods on a Springtime Morning

A poem about running through the forest by Yash Holbrook.

Finding Footing, Part 2

Part two of a two-part series on techniques for running on different kinds of trail surfaces.

Catching Up With Ida Nilsson

Catching up with mountain runner and business owner Ida Nilsson.

Classic U.S. Ultras: The Vermont 100 Mile

A look at the history of the Vermont 100 Mile.

Recommitting to a Solo Summer

Meghan Hicks recommits to a solo summer in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salomon Sense Ride 3 Review

A review of the Salomon Sense Ride 3 trail running shoes.

Tick Check: A Guide for Running in Tick Country

A guide for running safely in tick country.

Catching Up With Amelia Boone

Catching up with obstacle-course racer turned trail runner Amelia Boone.

HOKA ONE ONE Stinson ATR 6 Giveaway

Win one of five pairs of HOKA ONE ONE Stinson ATR 6 shoes.

Sunsets and Landfills

Zach Miller contemplates the coexistence of good and bad in most parts of life.

BioLite HeadLamp 330 Review

A review of the BioLite HeadLamp 330, a headlamp for running and other outdoor activities.

Persevering in Place

After college, I lived in Washington, D.C. for a year, working as an intern and taking a few courses. One […]

Sarah Hansel Post-Nolan’s 14 Unsupported and Overall Fastest Known Time Interview

A written interview with Sarah Hansel after she set the unsupported and overall women’s fastest known times for the Nolan’s 14 line.

When in Doubt, Knee-Out, Part 2: Knee-Alignment Examples and Exercises

Part two in a deep dive into knee alignment for runners.

Catching Up With Traci Falbo

Catching up with ultrarunner Traci Falbo.

Being Outside

AJW writes about the simple pleasure of spending time outside with loved ones.