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COVID-19: A Trail Running and Ultrarunning Community Guide

A trail running and ultrarunning community guide to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DeWayne Satterfield: 1964-2020

In remembrance of ultrarunner DeWayne Satterfield.

A Nap at Hardrock

Hannah Green writes about working through anxiety during challenging parts of outdoor adventures and races.

Running When You “Shouldn’t”

Some of the benefits of logging runs that maybe you “shouldn’t.”

You Gotta’ Have Guts: The Role of Visceral Mobility in Running

How visceral mobility is needed for healthy endurance running.

This Week In Running: March 9, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 9, 2020.

Pablo Villa and Pau Capell, 2020 Transgrancanaria Co-Champions, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Pablo Villa and Pau Capell after their tie for the win at Transgrancanaria 2020.

Kaytlyn Gerbin, 2020 Transgrancanaria Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaytlyn Gerbin after her win at Transgrancanaria 2020.

Fuzhao Xiang Post-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Fuzhao Xiang after her second-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2020.

Dylan Bowman Post-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman after his third-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2020.

Azara García Post-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Azara García after her third-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2020.

2020 Transgrancanaria Results

Results from the 2020 Transgrancanaria.

Classic U.S. Ultras: The Way Too Cool 50k

A look at the history of the Way Too Cool 50k in California.

Audrey Tanguy Pre-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Audrey Tanguy before the 2020 Transgrancanaria.

Pau Capell Pre-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Pau Capell before the 2020 Transgrancanaria.

Jared Hazen Pre-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jared Hazen before the 2020 Transgrancanaria.

Kaytlyn Gerbin Pre-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaytlyn Gerbin before the 2020 Transgrancanaria.

WeRunFar Profile: Elinor Fish

An in-depth profile of trail runner and Run Wild Retreats + Wellness founder Elinor Fish.

Pablo Villa Pre-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Pablo Villa before the 2020 Transgrancanaria.

2020 Transgrancanaria Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of Transgrancanaria 2020.

Age-Old Runners: Meghan Laws

An interview with 58-year-old Meghan Laws about her successful masters running.

Fuzhao Xiang Pre-2020 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Fuzhao Xiang before the 2020 Transgrancanaria.

Running and the Common Cold

How to adapt your run training when you have a cold.

2020 Transgrancanaria Preview

A preview of the 2020 Transgrancanaria Ultramarathon.

This Week In Running: March 2, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 2, 2020.

Jaybird Vista Headphone Giveaway

Enter to win one of three pairs of Jaybird wireless headphones.

When Your Kids Can Pace You

AJW writes about why pacers are meaningful to him.

You Matter

An essay about how the choices each of us make for the environment matter.

How to Access iRunFar

A guide to get you easy access to some of iRunFar’s features.

Welcome to “Where the Road Ends”

An introduction to iRunFar’s new series “Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running.”

This Week In Running: February 24, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 24, 2020.

Ultimate Direction Signature Series 5 Giveaway

Enter to win one of three Ultimate Direction Signature Series 5 running vests.

Impact

Zach Miller writes about the various impacts we have on the world around us.

DexShell Waterproof Breathable Accessory Review

A review of DexShell waterproof-breathable accessories for trail running and ultrarunning, including the DexShell Waterproof Beanie Solo, the DexShell Ultra Weather Outdoor Gloves, the DexShell ThermFit Neo Waterproof Gloves, and the DexShell Ultra Thin Socks.

Dear Sirs, I am.

An essay about how we can raise the culture of our community through our own actions.

Running on Science: Fact or Fiction, Part 2

The Running on Science column uses current scientific understanding to address four running myths.

This Week In Running: February 17, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 17, 2020.

Coros Apex Giveaway

Enter to win a Coros Apex watch.

Getting There Is Half the Fun

AJW writes about taking a boat… to a trail race?!

La Sportiva Blizzard GTX Review

An in-depth review of the La Sportiva Blizzard GTX winter trail running shoes.

Follow Your Bliss

Hannah Green on how nature makes her feel blissful.

Ultra Tour Mount Siguniang: Is This Real?!

Bryon Powell reports on his travel to and running of the 2019 Ultra Tour Mount Siguniang 110km.

Ten Rules for Treating Low-Back Pain in Runners

Ten rules for treating low-back pain in runners.

This Week In Running: February 10, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 10, 2020.

Running and the Brain

An essay about the relationship between exercise and brain health.

WeRunFar Profile: Shaun Martin

An in-depth profile of Navajo runner, race director, and coach Shaun Martin.

Age-Old Runners: Bob Hearn

An interview with Bob Hearn about his competitive ultrarunning at the age of 54.

When to Change the Plan

Alex Nichols writes about adapting your training plan on the fly when you encounter problems.

This Week In Running: February 3, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 3, 2020.

Running and the Elements

An essay about how we adapt our running when we encounter challenging natural conditions.

Beauty on the Run

An essay about how the specific act of running helps us to see nature’s beauty.

iHikeFar

Andrew Titus explores other ways of moving in nature after an accident left him unable to run healthfully.

Best New Trail Shoes for Spring-Summer 2020

A collection of nearly 40 trail shoes that hit shelves by spring 2020.

This Week In Running: January 27, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 27, 2020.

2020 Grossglockner Ultra-Trail Race Entry Giveaway

Win an entry into and two-nights accommodations for the 2020 Grossglockner Ultra-Trail in Austria.

Lunch-Pail Days

AJW contemplates those occasional training days that don’t come easy for your mind.

Topo Ultraventure Review

An in-depth review of the Topo Athletic Ultraventure trail running shoes.

On the Profundity Trail

A long-form narrative about how a trekking trip in Nepal powerfully shifts life perspective.

Screening Laboratory Tests for Runners, Part 2

The second article of a two-part series on blood laboratory testing for runners.

This Week In Running: January 20, 2020

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 20, 2020.

But What If It’s Good?

Zach Miller writes about choosing to move on from caretaking at Barr Camp in Colorado.

A Love Affair: An Interview with Jasmin Paris

An in-depth profile of fell runner Jasmin Paris.

For Its Own Sake: Reflections on Leisure

An essay on how running can be a form of leisure.