Lastest Articles

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.

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.