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Joey Campanelli Post-Nolan’s 14 Unsupported and Overall Fastest Known Time Interview

A written interview with Joey Campanelli after he set the unsupported and overall fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Adventure

An essay about the adventure you can find while hitchhiking.

Little Bits of Inspiration

Bryon Powell writes of finding little bits of inspiration to jumpstart his running.

Returning to the Trails After Time Away

Coach Alex Nichols writes about returning to the trails after an extended time away.

Catching Up With Hal Koerner

Catching up with ultrarunner, run-store owner, and race director Hal Koerner.

Redemption Run

AJW writes about finding redemption in the Hardrock 100 course.

Meet Coree Woltering: On His Ice Age Trail FKT and Diversity

An in-depth profile of trail ultrarunner Coree Woltering.

Brooks Divide Review

A review of the Brooks Divide trail running shoe.

Age-Old Runners: Magda Boulet

An interview with 46-year-old Magda Boulet about her trail running and ultrarunning career.

My Brother, Chris Martinez

Ian Torrence pens a memorial to friend and race director Chris Martinez.

Catching Up With Mike Wolfe

Catching up with mountain runner, gym owner, and dad Mike Wolfe.

To The Moon Virtual Relay Liftoff!

Sign up for the To The Moon Virtual Relay and join the mission!

Make Every Hour the Golden Hour

AJW writes about the life lessons to be found in the Western States 100 Golden Hour.

More Than a Job: A Profile of Western States 100 Race Director Craig Thornley

An in-depth profile of Western States 100 race director Craig Thornley.

The Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices, Part 2

Part 2 of the Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices video project.

Finding Footing, Part 1

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

Catching Up With Anna Frost

Catching up with mountain runner and mom Anna Frost.

Ready or Not

Zach Miller’s essay about the importance of trying something new even if you sometimes don’t feel quite ready for it.

Salomon Sense 4 Pro Review

A review of the Salomon Sense 4 Pro trail running shoe.

Justice is a Habit

Sabrina Little encourages runners to cultivate justice as a habit.

A New Start Line: A Conversation About Race in Trail Running and Ultrarunning

iRunFar examines its role in America’s conversation about race.

Trust Your Gut: The Runner’s Microbiome

The science of the microbiome in endurance athletes.

Catching Up With Rickey Gates

Catching up with trail runner and author Rickey Gates.

Hoka One One Torrent 2 Giveaway

Win one of five pairs of Hoka One One Torrent 2 shoes.

A Tale of Three Canceled Races

AJW writes about the differences in how UTMB, the Western States 100, and the Hardrock 100 canceled their races.

Your Next Adventure

An essay about finding your own adventure in a summer with fewer races and runner social gatherings.

An Ode to the Home Trail

Watching the rhythm of nature and life on one’s home trail.

When in Doubt, Knee-Out: Knee Alignment for Runners

A deep dive into knee alignment for runners.

Catching Up With Tracy Garneau

Catching up with Canadian ultrarunner and coach Tracy Garneau.

Classic U.S. Ultras: Highlands Sky 40 Mile

A look into the Highlands Sky 40 Mile in West Virginia.

WeRunFar Profile: Cristina Murgia

An in-depth profile of Lavaredo Ultra Trail co-race director Cristina Murgia.

Come Join the To The Moon Virtual Relay!

Come Join the To The Moon Virtual Relay!

Age-Old Runners: Darcy Piceu

An interview with 45-year-old Darcy Piceu.

Finding Your Running Confidence

Alex Nichols writes about finding the right kind of confidence in running.

Catching Up With Dakota Jones

Catching up with mountain runner Dakota Jones.

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.