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This Week In Running: March 18, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 18, 2019.

Tuned In

Zach Miller writes about being ‘tuned in’ to the needs of our bodies and minds in life and running.

Running Resistance

Joe Grant writes about running as resistance to the systems which created our current environmental crisis.

Patagonia Slope Runner Pack 8L Review

A review of the Patagonia Slope Runner Pack 8L, a hydration pack for running.

Digital Reduction: Making Room for Running

Looking toward reducing digital consumption to create more time and headspace for running.

Trail Running Plyometrics

The basics of plyometrics for trail runners.

This Week In Running: March 11, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 11, 2019.

The Importance of Those Around Us

An essay about the importance of the people who support us in sport and life.

WeRunFar Profile: Joyce and Joe Prusaitis

A profile of trail runners and race directors Joyce and Joe Prusaitis.

Trail First Aid: Allergic Reactions

How to treat allergic reactions on the trail or in a remote location.

Quick Turnarounds: Recover and Train During a Full Race Season

How to recover and train between closely spaced races.

This Week In Running: March 4, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 4, 2019.

Making Meaningful Milestones

AJW writes about how certain milestones of distance, time, and achievement can have meaning in running.

Jaybird Deep Dive: Bekoji 100 Mile Relay

An in-depth look at the inaugural Bekoji 100 Mile Relay in Ethiopia.

One Week in Bekoji, Ethiopia: A Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from Bekoji, Ethiopia, an elite Ethiopian runner hub.

Faster and Stronger: The Basics of Trail Workouts

An introduction to hill workouts and speed workouts for new trail runners.

This Week In Running: February 25, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 25, 2019.

Anne Riddle’s 2005 Ultrarunning Season

A look back at Anne Riddle’s extraordinary 2005 in ultrarunning.

The Simple Life: An Interview with Mimmi Kotka

An in-depth interview with trail ultrarunner Mimmi Kotka.

Just Stay: Reflections on Acedia

Sabrina Little writes about the vice of sloth in running and life.

Regenerative Medicine for the Injured Runner

An in-depth look at regenerative sports medicine for running injuries.

This Week In Running: February 18, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 18, 2019.

Taking Time

Zach Miller contemplates the purpose of downtime and an off-season in running and life.

For the Long Run

Joe Grant compares long-term life relationships with a lifetime of running.

Making Memories

Where do you make your meaningful memories and what do you do with them?

This Week In Running: February 11, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 11, 2019.

Running Gently Out There: Remembering John Morelock

AJW remembers ultrarunner and writer John Morelock two years after his passing.

WeRunFar Profile: Jamil Coury

A profile of athlete, business owner, and artist Jamil Coury.

NordicTrack X22i Treadmill Review

An in-depth review of the Nordic Track X22i Treadmill, a treadmill with a max incline of 40% and a max decline of 6%.

Trail First Aid: Wound Management

A how-to for treating wounds on and off the trail.

This Week In Running: February 4, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 4, 2019.

The iRunFar TNF Thermoball Jacket Is Back! (Now in stock)

Now available: limited-edition iRunFar-logoed Thermoball jackets from The North Face!

Ultimate Direction Halo Vest (and More) Giveaway (Open Globally)

Win one of two sets of gear from Ultimate Direction.

The Three A’s of Braving Deep Winter

AJW’s thoughts about what winter running can teach you.

New Balance Summit Q.O.M./K.O.M. Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance Summit Q.O.M.

Jaybird Daily Dispatch: Bekoji 100 Relay

A daily dispatch about the Girls Gotta Run Foundation program in Bekoji, Ethiopia.

Jaybird Daily Dispatch: Girls Gotta Run Training

A daily dispatch about the Girls Gotta Run Foundation program in Bekoji, Ethiopia.

Jaybird Daily Dispatch: Girls and Women in Bekoji

A daily dispatch about the Girls Gotta Run Foundation program in Bekoji, Ethiopia.

Jaybird Daily Dispatch: Bekoji, Ethiopia

A daily dispatch about the Girls Gotta Run Foundation program in Bekoji, Ethiopia.

This Week In Running: January 28, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 28, 2019.

Karl Meltzer’s 2006 Ultrarunning Season

A look back at Karl Meltzer’s spectacular 2006 of racing.

Ultimate Direction Utility Belt Review

A review of the Ultimate Direction Utility Belt, a waist pack for running with multiple pockets and storage for trekking poles.

The Gift of 2%

A challenge to gift 2% of your running time to your sport in 2019.

A First-Timer’s Guide to Cross Training

A cross-training how-to for new trail runners.

Jing Liang Post-2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jing Liang after his second-place finish at the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

This Week In Running: January 21, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 21, 2019.

2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Results

Results from the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Fuzhao Xiang Post-2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Fuzhao Xiang after her second-place finish at the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Jiasheng Shen, 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jiasheng Shen after his win at the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Yangchun Lu, 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Yangchun Lu after her win at the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

No Wedgies

Zach Miller writes about taking calculated risks.

Tom Evans Pre-2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans before the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Courting Success: An Interview with Courtney Dauwalter

A profile of trail runner and ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter.

Ekaterina Mityaeva Pre-2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ekaterina Mityaeva before the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Abby Mitchell Pre-2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Abby Mitchell before the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Story-Telling Animals

Sabrina Little explores the ways we frame our life and running stories.

Dylan Bowman Pre-2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Catching Zzzs: The Science of Sleep

The science of sleep and how it applies to endurance runners.

2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2019 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

This Week In Running: January 14, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 14, 2019.