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The Journey to Hardrock: A Joyous Gift

Bryon Powell discusses the joy of when the training becomes the gift.

2018 Western States 100 Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s race at the 2018 Western States 100.

Stride Efficiency: A Tool for Reducing Foot Problems

An article about improving stride efficiency so as to decrease blisters, black toenails, and other foot problems.

2018 Western States 100 Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s race at the 2018 Western States 100.

This Week In Running: June 11, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 11, 2018.

It’s All in the Mind

An essay about the psychological aspect of ultrarunning.

WeRunFar Profile: Ginny LaForme

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and adventurer Ginny LaForme.

Trail First Aid: Blister Prevention and Care

A how-to for preventing and caring for blisters while running.

This Week In Running: June 4, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 4, 2018.

Anton Krupicka and the 2006 Leadville Trail 100

A look back at Anton Krupicka’s win of the 2006 Leadville Trail 100 Mile.

Scarpa Spin RS Review

A review of the Scarpa Spin RS trail running shoes.

iRunFar’s Trail Running and Safety Survey Results

Results of iRunFar’s trail running and safety survey.

This Week In Running: May 29, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 29, 2018.

iRunFar Scape Shirts for Summer 2018!

Get yourself a brand-new Scapes tee shirt–Cascade, Sierra, or Moab–from iRunFar!

Vacation Racing: Corfu Mountain Trail Ultra Report

A race report from the Corfu Mountain Trail on Corfu Island in Greece.

CamelBak Nano Vest Giveaway

Win one of five Camelbak Nano Vests with bonus Nano Handheld.

Ultramarathon Training: A Guide to Everything

An ultramarathon training guide with links to a wealth of supplementary materials.

Four Intriguing Storylines At The 2018 Western States 100

AJW writes about intriguing storylines at the 2018 Western States 100.

UltrAspire Alpha 3.0 Hydration Vest Review

A review of the UltrAspire Alpha 3.0 Hydration Vest.

Climbers For Climate Change

Dakota Jones farcically writes about outdoor enthusiasts and the environment.

The Alpaline

Joe Grant writes about how mountain travel can fluidly combine multiple sports.

This Week In Running: May 21, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 21, 2018.

Rocky Road: Zach Miller’s 2018 Trail World Championships Reflection

Zach Miller writes about his eighth-place finish at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

If You Know Ian Torrence

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner, coach, and writer Ian Torrence.

Running The Risk

An article about the risks involved in trail running and how to manage them.

2018 Trail World Championships Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the 2018 Trail World Championships by photographer Kirsten Kortebein.

Racing Heart: How Running Affects The Heart

A review of how running affects the heart in the short and long term.

This Week In Running: May 14, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 14, 2018.

Luis Alberto Hernando, 2018 Trail World Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Luis Alberto Hernando after his win at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Ragna Debats, 2018 Trail World Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ragna Debats after her win at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Cristofer Clemente Post-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Cristofer Clemente after his second-place finish at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Laia Cañes Post-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Laia Cañes after her second-place finish at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Tom Evans Post-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans after his third-place finish at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Claire Mougel Post-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Claire Mougel after her third-place finish at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

2018 Trail World Championships Results

Results from the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Ann Trason And The 1995 Western States 100

Looking back at Ann Trason’s win of the 1995 Western States 100.

Beth Pascall Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Beth Pascall before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Luis Alberto Hernando Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Luis Alberto Hernando before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Maite Maiora Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Maite Maiora before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Clare Gallagher Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Clare Gallagher before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Adeline Roche Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Adeline Roche before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Zach Miller Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Ludovic Pommeret Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ludovic Pommeret before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Tom Evans Pre-2018 Trail World Championships Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans before the 2018 Trail World Championships.

The Powell Push

A look at short-term, very high volume training periods when training for an ultramarathon.

2018 Trail World Championships Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2018 Trail World Championships.

2018 Trail World Championships Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

Six Principles Of Naturopathic Running Health

Applying the ideas of naturopathy to running health.

Salomon Agile 2 Set Hydration Pack Giveaway (US only)

Win one of three Salomon Agile 2 Set hydrations packs.

2018 Trail World Championships Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2018 Trail World Championships.

This Week In Running: May 7, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 7, 2018.

The Sounds Of Spring

AJW writes about listening to the sounds of nature while running.

WeRunFar Profile: Alexis Berg

An in-depth profile of sports photographer Alexis Berg.

“Outside My Comfort Zone”: Magda Boulet’s 2018 Marathon Des Sables Race Report

Magda Boulet’s report from winning the 2018 Marathon des Sables.

Don’t Stress Out: Understanding Training Stress

Understanding the elements of purposeful stress and then recovery in endurance run training.

RaidLight Responsiv 10L Vest Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of four RaidLight Reponsiv 10L vests. (US residents only)

This Week In Running: April 30, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 30, 2018.

LEKI Full-Ride Scholarship To Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful Retreat

Win a full-ride scholarship from LEKI to a Run Mindful Retreat with Timothy Olson!

A Sense Of Purpose

AJW writes about the many reasons we run.

Nathan VaporHowe 4L Women’s Race Vest Review

A review of the Nathan VaporHowe 4L Women’s Race Vest.

New iRunFar Shirts From The North Face!

Get your limited-edition iRunFar-logoed Better Than Naked shirt by The North Face.

Pretty Mountains

Dakota Jones writes about the Western European history of outdoor appreciation and recreation.

Breathe Easy

Joe Grant writes about the the Running Up For Air Utah and Colorado events.