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Tim Freriks Pre-2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tim Freriks before the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

Eli Gordón Pre-2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Eli Gordón before the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

Yngvild Kaspersen Pre-2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Yngvild Kaspersen before the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

The Legendary Pikes Peak Marathon Men’s Record

AJW speculates on whether Kilian Jornet will set the Pikes Peak Marathon course record this weekend.

Rémi Bonnet Pre-2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Rémi Bonnet before the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

Kilian Jornet Pre-2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet before the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

Meg Mackenzie Pre-2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Meg Mackenzie before the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

2019 UTMB Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2019 UTMB.

2019 UTMB Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2019 UTMB.

2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

The Worth of Physical Work

An essay about the worth of physical work.

2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

Get Back: A Runner’s Guide to Low-Back Pain

A look at the science behind the occurrence of and treating low-back pain in runners.

2019 Pikes Peak Marathon Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2019 Pikes Peak Marathon.

This Week In Running: August 19, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 19, 2019.

What’s Your Strength?

Zach Miller’s essay about embracing our own, unique running strengths and weaknesses.

Taking It to the Max: An Interview with Max King

An in-depth profile of runner Max King.

The Plasticity of Time

A look at how a little training can massively change our perception of time.

Pain in the Butt: Considering the Coccyx

How the coccyx is an important part of everyday and athletic health.

This Week In Running: August 12, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 12, 2019.

What Makes an FKT?

AJW writes about the section of the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

Coros Vertix Review

An in-depth review of the Coros Vertix, a running GPS watch.

W.U.R.L. on a Whim

An essay about Joe Grant and Kyle Richardson’s completion of the Wasatch Ultimate Linkup (WURL) in Utah.

100-Mile Poetry

Poetry by ultrarunner Nathan Toben.

This Week In Running: August 5, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 5, 2019.

The Place is What You Make It

An essay about making a home wherever you are.

2019 Western States 100 Prediction Contest Results

Results from iRunFar’s 2019 Western States 100 prediction contest.

Columbia F.K.T. II Short Sleeve Shirt Review

A review of the Columbia F.K.T. II Short Sleeve Shirt.

WeRunFar Profile: Vicky Foster and Gary Carlton

A profile of Leadville Trail 100 Mile Hope Pass aid station leaders Vicky Foster and Gary Carlton.

This Week In Running: July 29, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 29, 2019.

The Power of Heat: Reflections on the 2019 Vermont 100 Mile

AJW looks at the hot and humid 2019 Vermont 100 Mile.

Altra Superior 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Superior 4 trail running shoes.

How to Run the Marathon Des Sables, Part 2: Food

How to prepare your food for the Marathon des Sables.

The Basics of Running Smart in Hot Weather

Tips for new trail runners on running smart and happy when it’s hot.

This Week In Running: July 22, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 22, 2019.

Fluidity

I usually start running right from the steps of my parents’ Pennsylvania back door. Same thing at Barr Camp, Colorado: […]

Best New Trail Shoes for Fall-Winter 2019

A collection of 30 trail-worthy shoes that hit shelves in mid-2019.

The Perennial Dark Horse: An Interview with Alex Nichols

An in-depth profile of trail runner Alex Nichols.

Stay Cool: Cooling Techniques in Endurance Running

The science of pre-cooling and mid-cooling in endurance running.

This Week In Running: July 15, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 15, 2019.

Managing Expectations

An essay about the importance of managing expectations in running and life.

Independence Pass, July 4th

Joe Grant looks back on his 1995 visit to Colorado’s Independence Pass and its influence on him today.

Damian Hall’s Paddy Buckley Round Report

Damian Hall’s report from setting the Paddy Buckley Round record in 2019.

For the Love of Learning

Bryon Powell writes about how returning to the Ultra Gobi allows him to remain a student of the sport.

Forces and Tissues: The Real Cause of Running Injury

Joe Uhan writes about the tissue and force abnormalities which can cause running injuries.

This Week In Running: July 8, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 8, 2019.

Summer Sunrises

AJW writes about running under summertime sunrises.

WeRunFar Profile: Noé Castañón

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Noé Castañón.

2019 Western States 100 Photo Gallery: More Than a Race

A photo gallery from the 2019 Western States 100 by photographer Michael Lebowitz.

Home Stretch: One Ultrarunner’s Unlikely Beginnings

An excerpt from the book ‘Running Home’ by ultrarunning author Katie Arnold.

Scratching the Surface: Preparing for Poor Underfoot Conditions

How to navigate difficult underfoot conditions when trail running.

This Week In Running: July 1, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 1, 2019.

Scott Mills Post-2019 Western States 100 Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Scott Mills after his 20th finish of the Western States 100 in 2019.

Ian Sharman Post-2019 Western States 100 Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Ian Sharman after his tenth Western States 100 finish in 2019.

Nicole Bitter Post-2019 Western States 100 Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Nicole Bitter after her seventh-place finish at the 2019 Western States 100.

Tom Evans Post-2019 Western States 100 Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans after his third-place finish at the 2019 Western States 100.

Kaci Lickteig Post-2019 Western States 100 Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig after her third-place finish at the 2019 Western States 100.

Jared Hazen Post-2019 Western States 100 Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Jared Hazen after his second-place finish at the 2019 Western States 100.

Brittany Peterson Post-2019 Western States 100 Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Brittany Peterson after her second-place finish at the 2019 Western States 100.

Jim Walmsley, 2019 Western States 100 Champion, Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley after his win of the 2019 Western States 100.

Clare Gallagher, 2019 Western States 100 Champion, Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Clare Gallagher after her win of the 2019 Western States 100.

2019 Western States 100 Results

Results from the 2019 Western States 100.