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Reset

A lengthy life pause for the flu results in a positive reset for Joe Grant.

2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

This Week In Running: January 22, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 22, 2018.

2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Giving And Taking

Zach Miller writes about the give-and-take aspects of running and life.

Running and the Busy Trap

A look at the tendency to over busy ourselves in the modern world and how running can spring us from the “busy trap.”

The Activist: Clare Gallagher And The Environment

An in-depth profile of trail ultrarunner and environmental activist Clare Gallagher.

Talk About The Weather! (Treadmill Tips for Rough Days)

Aliza Lapierre writes about how to make treadmill running fun… or at least tolerable when it is necessary.

Holy Cramp! The Science Of Exercise-Associated Cramping

New ideas in the science behind exercise-associated cramping.

This Week In Running: January 15, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 15, 2018.

Dave Mackey And The 2004 Western States 100

AJW looks back to Dave Mackey’s second-place finish at the 2004 Western States 100.

2018 UTMB Events Top Runners Announced

A list of the top entrants for the 2018 UTMB events.

Recovery

Dakota Jones writes about the process of recovering from a hamstring injury.

Pain Management in Three Steps: Mechanism, Trajectory, and Action

Three steps for pain management in orthopedic issues and ultramarathon racing.

This Week In Running: January 8, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 8, 2018.

In Search Of The Simple Life

AJW writes about his quest for a simple life.

WeRunFar Profile: Mimi Anderson

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Mimi Anderson.

You Are An Inspiration

A quick look at how we can all be inspirations to fellow runners.

In Offense Of ‘Outdoors, Incorporated’

An essay about the importance of avoiding the overcommercialization of the outdoors.

This Week In Running: January 1, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 1, 2018.

That One Goal

AJW looks with hope toward the 2018 Hardrock 100.

The Best Of iRunFar In 2017

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2017.

Mary And The Giant: Encounters On Foot In The Nearby Deep

An essay about how the words of a poem can inspire one’s trail running.

Three Currents

Joe Grant writes about how climbing the same mountain three times has inspired three thought currents.

Support iRunFar On Patreon!

Now you can take deeper look into and help support iRunFar on Patreon!

Seventh Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2017

The Seventh Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2017.

Kari Traa Apparel Review

A review of two Kari Traa apparel pieces.

A Letter Of Gratitude To Mother Nature

Aliza Lapierre writes a letter of gratitude to Mother Nature.

Baby On Board: Long-Distance Running During Pregnancy

A review of the scientific literature on long-distance running during pregnancy.

iRunFar 2018 Winter Clearance Sale

A quick look at some last-minute gifts available from iRunFar.com.

This Week In Running: December 18, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 18, 2017.

Which Way?

Zach Miller writes about how learning about a landscape allows you to connect with it.

The Happiness Advantage

AJW writes about the interrelationship of happiness and success.

Making Lemonade

Eric Senseman writes about the feeling of running to his potential.

Public Lands

Dakota Jones writes about the 2017 public-lands debate.

Painting Bridges: Chemical Stress In A Running Injury

Joe Uhan writes about the role of chemical stress in running injuries.

This Week In Running: December 11, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 11, 2017.

Get Your iRunFar Black Diamond Gloves! (Also Hats/Visors)

Get iRunFar-branded Black Diamond gloves for a limited time!

The Peace Of Repetition

AJW writes about the repetitive elements of running.

WeRunFar Profile: Tom Green

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Tom Green.

With A Little Inspiration From My…

A hat tip to those who inspire me to do good.

‘Canyon Cat:’ Cat Bradley’s Grand Canyon R2R2R FKT Report

Cat Bradley’s report from setting the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim fastest known time in 2017.

This Week In Running: December 4, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 4, 2017.

2018 Western States 100 Lottery Results (Plus Auto-Entrants)

Results from the 2018 Western States 100 lottery.

2018 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

Results from the 2018 Hardrock 100 lottery.

Building Wisdom On The Run

AJW writes about the value of wisdom in life and running.

Altra Timp Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Timp.

iRunFar’s Trail Running And Safety Survey

iRunFar’s trail running and safety survey (and gear giveaway).

Dog Life

Joe Grant writes about what humans can learn from dogs.

This Week In Running: November 27, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 27, 2017.

Fact or Fiction? The Ultrarunning Boom And Burnout

AJW anecdotally explores the relationship of the ultrarunning boom and runner burnout.

Vasque Constant Velocity 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Vasque Constant Velocity 2.

Lakes Life: Visiting And Running In England’s Lake District

An in-depth destination article about off-road running in and visiting England’s Lake District.

Salomon S/Lab Ultra Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of five pairs of Salomon S/Lab Ultra shoes.

Am I Going To Get (Type II) Diabetes From Ultrarunning?

The science behind blood-glucose level and insulin response as they relate to sugar intake in endurance runners.

This Week In Running: November 20, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 20, 2017.

Tim Freriks, 2017 The North Face 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tim Freriks after his win at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Ida Nilsson, 2017 The North Face 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson after her win at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Zach Miller Post-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller after his second-place finish at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Clare Gallagher Post-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Clare Gallagher after her second-place finish at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hayden Hawks Post-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks after his third-place finish at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Megan Kimmel Post-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel after her third-place finish at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.