Lastest Articles

Tarmac Meditations: Haiku and Photography

Michael Lebowitz’s poetry and photography.

Growing Older: Part 2, the Upsides

AJW writes about the positive aspects of getting older as a runner.

2019 UTMB Events Top Runners Announced

A list of the top entrants for the 2019 UTMB events.

Same Same

Joe Grant writes about climbing Longs Peak in winter.

When Your Running Sucks (and Life’s to Blame)

Recognizing and addressing when life stress causes your running to suck.

The Efficiency Rule

Joe Uhan introduces the Efficiency Rule of running.

This Week In Running: January 7, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 7, 2019.

Salomon S/Lab Sense 7 Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of five pairs of Salomon S/Lab Sense 7 trail shoes.

Growing Older: Part 1, the Downsides

AJW writes about the negative aspects of getting older as a runner.

WeRunFar Profile: Jim Skaggs

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and race director Jim Skaggs.

Trail First Aid: Frostbite

How to treat and prevent frostbite and other non-freezing cold injuries while trail running.

The Best of iRunFar in 2018

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2018.

This Week In Running: December 31, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 31, 2018.

Eighth-Annual AJW’s Taproom Year in Ultrarunning Awards: 2018

The eighth-annual AJW’s Taproom Year in Ultrarunning Rankings for 2018.

The Collective We

The first article in Meghan Hicks’s new column on iRunFar.

The Good Samaritan Society Assisted-Living Home Holds its 2018 Holiday Multi-Sport Endurance Event

Dakota Jones’s sensational narrative about a sports relay in an assisted-living home.

Finding the Right Race and Finishing It

Tips for choosing your first trail race.

2018 Year-End iRunFar Fund Drive

A call to support iRunFar as 2018 comes to an end.

Being Present

Zach Miller writes about being present in the seemingly insignificant parts of running and life.

Patagonia Women’s Winter Clothing Roundup

A review of Patagonia women’s winter running clothing, including the Peak Mission Jacket, Capilene Air Crew, and Peak Mission Tights.

A Discourse on Cheating

Sabrina Little writes about cheating in sports and her hope of changing our culture so it happens less.

Beyond Fatigue: Understanding Overtraining Syndrome

A deep look at the current science and understanding of overtraining syndrome.

This Week In Running: December 17, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 17, 2018.

Call for Submissions for New ‘Community Voices’ Column

A call for submissions for a new iRunFar column called ‘Community Voices.’

Kahtoola INSTAgaiter Low Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of five pairs of Kahtoola INSTAgaiter Low.

My Method in Voting for North American Ultrarunners of the Year

AJW explains how he votes for UltraRunning Magazine’s (North American) Ultrarunner of the Year.

Camille Herron, 24-Hour World Record Holder, Interview

A written interview with Camille Herron after she set the 24-hour world record at the 2018 Desert Solstice Track Invitational.

On a Roll

Joe Grant compares film photography and running.

All in the Family

Meghan Hicks and Bryon Powell of iRunFar get married.

2018 Sports Medicine Holiday Gift Guide

Joe Uhan’s 2018 sports medicine holiday gift guide.

This Week In Running: December 10, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 10, 2018.

Resilience: More Than Just Bouncing Back

AJW writes about the meaning and importance of resiliency in running and life.

WeRunFar Profile: Megan and David Roche

A profile of trail runners, coaches, and authors Megan and David Roche.

Trail First Aid: Hypothermia

How to identify, prevent, and treat hypothermia on the trail.

The Emboldening Time Trial

How time trials can help you improve fitness and prepare for specific race terrain.

This Week In Running: December 3, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 3, 2018.

2019 Hardrock Lottery Results

Results from the 2019 Hardrock 100 lottery.

Thoughts on Lottery Weekend

AJW writes about two major ultramarathon lotteries.

47:59:59: Bogie Dumitrescu’s 2015 Hardrock 100 Finish

Bogie Dumitrescu’s report from finishing one second before the cutoff at the 2015 Hardrock 100.

‘Summits of My Life’ Excerpt

An excerpt from the book ‘Summits of My Life’ by Kilian Jornet.

Trail Transitions: Become a Trail Runner

David Laney’s (humorous) how-to for becoming a trail runner.

This Week In Running: November 26, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 26, 2018.

Striding Confidently

An essay about the power of the right amount of confidence in running.

Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket V2 and Ultra Pant V2 Review

A review of the Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket V2 and the Ultra Pant V2.

Admiration and Awe: Learning from Redwoods

Sabrina Little’s essay on the merits of admiring and emulating our sport’s greatest athletes.

We Run on Iron: Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Runners

A deep look at the science of iron deficiency and anemia in runners.

This Week In Running: November 19, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 19, 2018.

On Becoming

An essay by Zach Miller about a future-forward mindset.

Salomon Ultra Pro Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon Ultra Pro trail running shoes.

Finding the Small Joys

A look at finding the small joys while running.

2018 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Canceled

The 2018 The North Face 50 Mile Championships are canceled due to air-quality concerns.

Posture First: How Alignment Affects Our Running

How to find a neutral posture for efficient and economical running.

This Week In Running: November 12, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 12, 2018.

Salomon Sense Ride GTX Shoe Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of five pairs of Salomon Sense Ride GTX shoes.

When It Ceases to be Fun

An essay about mentally managing the difficulties of a long ultramarathon.

The Best Day of My Life

Joe Grant reminds us to look for beauty even amidst the madness of day-to-day life.

Trail First Aid: Head Injuries

How to identify and treat a head injury when trail running.

2018 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2018 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

2018 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2018 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

This Week In Running: November 5, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 5, 2018.

The Mysterious World of Mental Training

AJW writes about mentally training for the difficult parts of ultramarathon racing.