A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks after his third-place finish at the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Eszter Csillag after her third-place finish at the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Rod Farvard after his second-place finish at the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Fu-Zhao Xiang after her second-place finish at the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Jim Walmsley after his win at the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Katie Schide after her win at the 2024 Western States 100.
Results from the 2024 Western States 100 won by Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide.
A video interview with Jon Albon before the 2024 Western States 100.
AJW recounts his five favorite memories from the past decade of the Western States 100.
A video interview with Jia-Sheng Shen before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview (with transcript) with Tyler Green before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Jim Walmsley before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Eszter Csillag before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Emily Hawgood before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Fu-Zhao Xiang before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Schide before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Hayden Hawks before the 2024 Western States 100.
A look at the numbers behind the Western States 100 lottery and its qualifying races.
A video interview with Dan Jones before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview with Ragna Debats before the 2024 Western States 100.
A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson before the 2024 Western States 100.
A new column from iRunFar where readers can ask pro athlete Gabe Joyes questions they’ve been pondering about trails, ultrarunning — and life!
Results from the 2024 Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k, won in dominant performances by Kenyan athletes Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Patrick Kipngeno.
Sometimes being willing to ask for help opens the door to unexpected human connections, says Zach Miller.
Tyler Green talks about his less-than-direct journey into ultrarunning, motivations, goals, and defining success at the Western States 100.
Introducing the hyper-limited edition HOKA Tecton X 2.5, the shoe Jim Walmsley wore to win the 2023 UTMB, the shoe he’ll probably wear at the 2024 Western States 100, and the shoe a select few trail runners now have access to.
Sabrina Little takes a look at the oft-quoted slogan of “emotions don’t dictate outcomes” to see if it’s actually true.
An in-depth preview of the men’s race at the 2024 Western States 100.
An in-depth preview of the women’s race at the 2024 Western States 100.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 17, 2024.
Tragedy strikes an ultramarathon trail race in France, where one runner died and three more were seriously injured in falls during inclement weather.
For those tired of chasing cutoffs during normal ultras, there are fixed-time events to consider.
Justin Simoni, aka the Long Ranger, shares about the interplay between art and his creative multi-sport adventures.
An in-depth review of the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, a GPS running watch.
A look at some of the psychological factors that come into play during multi-day ultramarathons.
The film “into the High Mountain” follows Kimino Miyazaki around her 2023 Hardrock 100 run and details the event, its community, and the surrounding landscape.
When it comes to gaining mobility in the hamstrings, you may have to start with the quads.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 10, 2024.
At the 2024 Comrades Marathon, South African Gerda Steyn sets a course record in her third win while Dutchman Piet Wiersma gets his first victory.
AJW examines the West Highland Way Race, and iconic, long-lasting ultramarathon in Scotland.
An in-depth review of the Nike Zegama 2 trail running shoes.
Body diversity and inclusivity, 200 milers, coaching, and creative sparks are among the talents of this desert-based trail running couple.
Cross-country and ultra racing might seems worlds apart, but Tom Evans, Max King, and others are finding success by doing both.
Multiple third-party tests on Spring Energy’s Awesome Sauce gel confirm Reddit users’ suspicions that calories and carbohydrates are mislabeled. How do other products compare? Should we trust nutrition labels?
How to troubleshoot five common issues during your next ultramarathon.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 3, 2024.
AJW gives us his top picks for things to watch for at this years race, plus his predictions for the men’s and women’s race.
A look at the growth of ultramarathons in the U.S. from 2000 to 2024, including overall growth in events and their locations, and changes in participant travel.
An in-depth review of the Rudy Project Spinshield Air running sunglasses.
Anton Krupicka ruminates on life, aging, and his connection to the world during the new short film “Anton.”
A deep dive into the science behind protein consumption for runners.
An in-depth review of the VJ Lightspeed trail running shoes.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 27, 2024.
Results from the 2024 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon, held in Basque Country, Spain, with wins by Kilian Jornet and Sylvia Nordskar.
AJW’s obsessive, stream-of-consciousness Western States 100 course description, updated in 2024.
Vic Thasiah seeks to connect with a Chinese ecological heritage and an ancient Asian worldview during a run through his backyard wilderness.
Manuel Merillas, the 2023 Zegama Marathon champion, has spent years building relationships with races and mountains, and his list of future goals is long and varied.
An in-depth review of the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 trail running shoes.
A look at the high-achieving people who find themselves at the center of the worlds of endurance running and education.
