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iRunFar’s Trail Running Shoe Archive: 2016-2019 Releases

Here at iRunFar, for the most part, we’ve been publishing two articles outlining each season’s new trail running shoes (and a few road shoes, for good measure) for over a…

iRunFar’s Trail Running Shoe Archive: 2009-2014 Releases

What follows is a collection of iRunFar’s semi-annual trail shoe roundups for shoes released from 2009 through 2014. These originally appeared as stand alone articles, but we’ve combined them into…

Trail Running in San Diego, California

An introduction to trail running in San Diego, California.

The Best of iRunFar in 2020

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2020.

Singletrack Mind

An essay about the unique experience of running on a singletrack trail.

Catching Up With Morgan Arritola

Catching up with graduate student, Olympic cross-country skier, and trail runner Morgan Arritola.

iRunFar Store Year-End 50% Off Blowout Sale!

Get at least 50% off across the entire iRunFar Store!

AJW’s Taproom 2020 Lemonade Awards

Presenting the AJW’s Taproom 2020 Lemonade Awards.

An Ode to Goldie

Meghan Hicks writes about Goldie, the car she’s had for 17 years.

Running the Race

An essay comparing racing to the uncertain COVID-19 pandemic journey.

Trail Tools, Part 2: Clothing

An introduction to what clothes to wear for trail running.

Catching Up With Leor Pantilat

Catching up with lawyer, runner, and wilderness lover Leor Pantilat.

Outside the Box

Zach Miller reflects on real life versus social-media life.

Black Diamond Icon 700 Headlamp Review

A review of the Black Diamond Icon 700 Headlamp, a very bright headlamp for trail running.

The Riddle of Will

Sabrina Little writes about willpower in our relationship with running.

Shivering Science: The Science of Cold Adaptation

The science of cold adaptation and how it can aid our physical performance.

Catching Up With Megan and David Roche

Catching up with coaches and trail runners Megan and David Roche.

2021 Hardrock Lottery Results

Results from the 2021 Hardrock 100 lottery.

Bradley Fenner and the Quad Quad Dipsea

An interview with Bradley Fenner about his Quad Quad Dipsea effort.

Strangers

An essay about how strangers bring meaning to our lives.

Best New Trail Shoes for Fall-Winter 2020

A collection of over 30 (mostly) trail shoes that hit shelves in late 2020.

Getting Warmer: Uhan’s Four-Step Warm-up Routine

Uhan’s four-step warm-up routine to prepare the body for fast or far running.

Catching Up With Michael Aish

Catching up with runner, carpenter, and father Michael Aish.

Revisiting Running as Play

The most cherished place on the campus of the school I run here in Arkansas is a three-acre plot of beautiful land behind our Main Building known simply as “Wonderspace.”…

WeRunFar Profile: Loren Morgan

A profile of Navajo runner and youth coach Loren Morgan.

Streaking as a Training Tool

Coach Alex Nichols on using a running streak as a training tool.

Catching Up With Kristina Pattison

Catching up with runner, physical therapist, and paraglider Kristina Pattison.

Giving Back: Running and Outdoor Nonprofits You Can Support

Some running- and outdoors-related nonprofits to support for Giving Tuesday.

Giving Thanks

AJW gives thanks to the race directors, public-lands workers, and storytellers who have inspired his running in 2020.

Child Carrier Pack Roundup

A review of the Kelty Journey PerfectFit Elite and Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL child carrier packs.

The Road Ahead

Physician assistant and runner John Goldfield writes about running for self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trail Tools, Part 1: Shoes

An introduction to trail running shoes and how they can aid your off-road running.

Catching Up With Caroline McAughtry

Catching up with runner, mother, and lawyer Caroline McAughtry (formerly Boller).

A Dribble of Failure for a Splash of Success

Zach Miller’s humorous account of learning to pee while running and other outdoor “tricks.”

Ultimate Direction Apparel Review

A review of Ultimate Direction running apparel, including the Ultra Flip Glove, the Women’s Ultra Hoodie, and the Women’s Duro Legging.

On Deliberative Sports

Sabrina Little describes ultrarunning as a deliberative sport.

Managing Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Cold Extremities

A runner’s guide to managing Raynaud’s phenomenon and cold extremities.

Catching Up With Ford Smith

Catching up with ultrarunner and marketing analyst Ford Smith.

iRunFar Store Additions!

We’ve more than doubled the offerings in the iRunFar Store. Take a look!

Confidence, Constancy, and Control

AJW writes about confidence, constancy, and control in ultrarunning.

Blue Sky

A few thoughts about the perspective that 2020 offers to our running.

The Seasons of Our Running

Bryon finds an annual rhythm to his running and adventuring life.

Don’t Forget the Hip Flexors!

Why strong, efficient hip flexion is important for running, and how to improve yours.

Catching Up With Clare Gallagher

Catching up with ultrarunner and environmental activist Clare Gallagher.

Motivated by Personal Milestones

AJW writes about the personal milestones which motivate him.

WeRunFar Profile: Keira Henninger

An in-depth interview with ultrarunner and race director Keira Henninger.

Age-Old Runners: Blake Wood

An interview with 62-year-old runner Blake Wood.

Mental Resilience

Understanding mental resilience and applying it to running.

Catching Up With Harmony Bowman

Catching up with runner and business owner Harmony Bowman.

Kahtoola EXOspike Giveaway (US + Canada Only)

Win one of ten pairs of Kahtoola EXOspikes. (US and Canada only)

Novelty Versus Permanence

AJW writes about runners who prefer new experiences versus those seeking routine.

Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Review

A review of the Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 trail running shoe.

Choose Love

Thoughts on choosing to do hard things in running and life.

Turn for the Best: Tackling Turns in Trail Running

The basics of how to turn efficiently and safely while trail running.

Catching Up With Jonathan Wyatt

Catching up with Olympian, mountain runner, and World Mountain Running Association Council president Jonathan Wyatt.

Patience in Trying Times

AJW writes about using the patience we’ve honed in endurance running to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ultimate Direction Women’s Mountain Vesta 5.0 Review

A review of the Ultimate Direction Mountain Vesta 5.0, a running hydration pack for women.

Ultrarunning for My Soul

An essay about how ultrarunning feeds the soul.

Running on Science: Fact or Fiction, Part 3

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

Catching Up With Eric Schranz

Catching up with Ultrarunnerpodcast owner, ultrarunner, and dad Eric Schranz.

Look Up

Zach Miller writes about the perspective gained on life and running from a long kayaking trip.

Sabrina Stanley Post-Nolan’s 14 Women’s Overall Fastest Known Time #2 Interview

An interview with Sabrina Stanley after she set the Nolan’s 14 fastest known time for the second time.