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2017 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Results

Results from the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Get Your iRunFar TNF Puffy Jacket!

Get an iRunFar-branded Thermoball Jacket from The North Face for a limited time!

Renee Metivier Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Renee Metivier before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hillary Allen Previews The 2017 The North Face 50 Mile

Hillary Allen’s video preview of the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Anne-Marie Madden Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anne-Marie Madden before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Ida Nilsson Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

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

Tim Freriks Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

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

Stephanie Violett Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Violett before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Trust

Zach Miller writes about the risks and rewards of learning to trust in the process, in people, and in oneself.

Lost And Found

One of the most rewarding parts about lingering around the edges of the sport of ultrarunning for a while is […]

Dylan Bowman Previews The 2017 The North Face 50 Mile

Dylan Bowman’s video preview (with transcript) of the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Max King Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Max King before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Megan Kimmel Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hayden Hawks Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Zach Miller Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Paddy O’Leary Pre-2017 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Paddy O’Leary before the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2017 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

The Race

Aliza Lapierre narrates the experience of giving absolutely everything during a race.

The Two Questions: Needs and Motivations Affecting Running Health and Success

Joe Uhan writes about psychologically healthy approaches to trail and ultrarunning.

Camille Herron, 100-Mile World Record Holder, Interview

An interview with Camille Herron after she set a 100-mile world record at the 2017 Tunnel Hill 100 Mile.

This Week In Running: November 13, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 13, 2017.

Running Without A Watch

An essay about the freedom and challenge of running without a watch.

Columbia Montrail Mountain Masochist IV Review

An in-depth review of the Columbia Montrail Masochist IV.

Running Into The Sunrise

Dakota Jones writes about the cultural significance of the Canyon de Chelly Ultra on the Navajo Nation.

2017 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

2017 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2017 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

This Week In Running: November 6, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 6, 2017.

The Optimistic Runner

AJW writes about choosing optimism on the run and in life.

WeRunFar Profile: Mike Spinnler

An in-depth profile of JFK 50 Mile race director Mike Spinnler.

Run Your Own Run

A call for us to always Run Your Own Run.

Crouching Rock: Paleo-Me And You

Creative writing about the primal drive to scan for danger when trail running.

This Week In Running: October 30, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 30, 2017.

The Ideal Daily Run

AJW writes about the psychological magic of one’s daily run.

Running Cap Roundup 2017-18

A review of running hats by Oiselle, Headsweats, BOCO Gear, Outdoor Research, and Patagonia.

François D’haene’s Supported John Muir Trail FKT Interview

An interview with François D’haene after his supported John Muir Trail FKT.

The Lickskillet Beer Mile

Joe Grant humorously narrates the first-annual Lickskillet Beer Mile in Colorado.

This Week In Running: October 23, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 23, 2017.

2017 Les Templiers Results

Results from the 2017 Grand Trail des Templiers.

Sébastien Spehler, 2017 Les Templiers Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sébastien Spehler after his win of the 2017 Les Templiers.

Ruth Croft, 2017 Les Templiers Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft after her win of the 2017 Les Templiers.

Nicolas Martin Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nicolas Martin before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Ruth Croft Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Stian Angermund-Vik Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stian Angermund-Vik before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Emelie Forsberg Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Emelie Forsberg before the 2017 Les Templiers.

To Be Continued

Zach Miller writes about the value of the journey versus the that of the destination.

Playing Time

AJW compares the concept of playing time in basketball and running.

Ida Nilsson Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Alex Nichols Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2017 Les Templiers.

2017 Les Templiers Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2017 Grand Trail des Templiers.

What’s Your Story?

My mother raised me by the age old adage of, “If you’re early, your on time. If you’re on time, […]

Vision Loss In Ultramarathons: ‘Looking’ At The Research

A ‘look’ at the emerging knowledge about ultramarathon-associated vision loss.

This Week In Running: October 16, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 16, 2017.

2017 Les Templiers Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s and men’s fields at the 2017 Grand Trail des Templiers in Millau, France.

Every Friday For Six Years, Really?

AJW reflects on his six years of penning ‘AJW’s Taproom’ column on iRunFar.

Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Hoka One One Speedgoat 2.

Fall Color Blindness

Dakota Jones writes about the mountain-pine beetle’s effect on North American forests.

The Diagonal Chop Exercise For Deep Abdominal Activation

An introduction to the Diagonal Chop, an exercise intended to activate the deep abdominal muscles.

This Week In Running: October 9, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 9, 2017.

Running From Despair

AJW writes about using running as a way to cope with tragic current events around the world.

WeRunFar Profile: Fabrice Payet

An in-depth profile of La Réunion’s Fabrice Payet, an ultrarunning superfan and supporter.

Stepping Into The Unknown

Bryon looks ahead at the unknowns he’ll face on an upcoming adventure.

Trail Running On La Réunion

An in-depth guide to traveling and running on the French island of La Réunion.

This Week In Running: October 2, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 2, 2017.