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Colorado Weekend

AJW writes about three races this week in Colorado, the TransRockies Run, the Leadville Trail 100 Mile, and the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon.

Salomon S-LAB Sense Ultra 8 Set Pack Review

A review of the Salomon S-LAB Sense Ultra 8 Set Pack.

The Power Of Belief

Aliza Lapierre writes about learning to believe in herself.

A Deep Scratch: Traversing Bears Ears National Monument

Luke Nelson writes about a four-day backcountry running trip in Bears Ears National Monument.

This Week In Running: August 14, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 14, 2017.

The Art Of Race Management

AJW writes about adaptability as a key to successfully managing a long ultramarathon.

Men’s Ultramarathon Shorts Review

A review of four pairs of men’s shorts by Patagonia, The North Face, and Altra for ultramarathon running.

How To Use Social Media

Dakota Jones’s farcical description of how to use social media as an athlete.

Six Signs That Your Running Injury Is Nerve Pain

Joe Uhan writes about nerve pain as a running injury.

This Week In Running: August 7, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 7, 2017.

Iker Karrera Post-Nolan’s 14 Fastest Known Time Interview

A written interview with Spain’s Iker Karrera after he set the fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.

Salomon Sense Ride Giveaway (US only)

Win one of five pairs of Salomon Sense Ride shoes.

The Unexpected Virtues Of A Crappy Run

AJW writes about what can be learned from a bad run.

WeRunFar Profile: Diana And Tim Fitzpatrick

An in-depth profile of ultrarunners, race directors, and coaches Diana and Tim Fitzpatrick.

Nothing

Bryon Powell looks into nothing and finds something.

Enjoying The Process: An Interview With Chris DeNucci

An in-depth interview with ultrarunner and physician Chris DeNucci.

This Week In Running: July 31, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 31, 2017.

It’s A Feel Thing

AJW writes about the process of making decisions with one’s head versus the heart.

On The Shoulders Of Giants: Meghan Hicks’s Bob Graham Round Report

Meghan Hicks’s report from her completion of the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District of England in under 24 hours.

Wheat, Wheat, Don’t Tell Me!

The Trail Sisters’s primer on wheat, gluten, and digestion and health issues related to them.

For A Kiss

Joe Grant writes about running the 2017 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 24, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 24, 2017.

Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra Giveaway (US only)

Win one of five pairs of Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra shoes.

If These Shoes Could Talk

Zach Miller writes about the stories our running shoes could tell if they could talk.

Running As Play

AJW writes about the importance and value of playing for both children and adults.

Performance Mobility, Part 5: Trunk Extension

Joe Uhan discusses trunk-extension mobility for endurance running.

Moved To Tears

Aliza Lapierre writes about how witnessing sunrise during the 2017 Lavaredo Ultra Trail moved her to tears.

Darcy Piceu Post-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Darcy Piceu after her second-place finish at the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Mike Foote Post-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mike Foote after his second-place finish at the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Nathalie Mauclair Post-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nathalie Mauclair after her third-place finish at the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Joe Grant Post-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Joe Grant after his third-place finish at the 2017 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 17, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 17, 2017.

Kilian Jornet, 2017 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet after his win at the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Caroline Chaverot, 2017 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Caroline Chaverot after her win at the 2017 Hardrock 100.

2017 Hardrock 100 Results

Results of the 2017 Hardrock 100.

2017 Hardrock 100 Women’s Podium Finish Line Videos

Finishing videos (with transcripts) for the top-three women’s finishers of the 2017 Hardrock 100: Caroline Chaverot, Darcy Piceu, and Nathalie Mauclair.

2017 Hardrock 100 Men’s Podium Finish Line Videos

Finishing videos (with transcripts) for the top-three men’s finishers of the 2017 Hardrock 100: Kilian Jornet, Mike Foote, and Joe Grant.

Defense Wins Championships

The value of going on the defensive in running.

On Being Hot And Alone

Dakota Jones writes about Rickey Gates’s run across the state of Nevada during the summer.

Mike Foote Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mike Foote before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Iker Karrera Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Iker Karrera before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Kilian Jornet Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Get Your iRunFar Shirts (And Hats)!

Get an iRunFar Smartwool shirt or an iRunFar hat or visor for a limited time!

Anna Frost Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anna Frost before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Darcy Piceu Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Darcy Piceu before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

2017 Hardrock 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Nathalie Mauclair Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nathalie Mauclair before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Jason Schlarb Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jason Schlarb before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Caroline Chaverot Pre-2017 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Caroline Chaverot before the 2017 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 10, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 10, 2017.

Discipline, Purpose, And The Capacity To Dream

AJW writes about what keeps him coming back to running, day after day, year after year.

WeRunFar Profile: Blake Wood

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Blake Wood.

… Thanks To Your Support

How iRunFar’s followers keep us going.

2017 Hardrock 100 Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2017 Hardrock 100.

Behind The Scenes With Anna Frost

An in-depth interview with Anna Frost.

This Week In Running: July 3, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 3, 2017.

2017 Western States 100 Prediction Contest Results

The results of iRunFar’s 2017 Western States 100 prediction contest.

Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra 8 Set Giveaway (US only)

Win one of five Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra 8 Set hydration vest.

2017 Western States 100 Post-Race Story Roundup

A roundup of the best stories of the 2017 Western States 100 from around the web.

A Personal Reflection On The 2017 Western States 100

Tropical John Medinger reflects on the highs and lows of the 2017 Western States 100.

On Quitting

AJW writes about those who dropped from or soldiered on to finish the tough 2017 Bighorn Trail Run 100 Mile and Western States 100.

Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra.

The Trail Sisters Take On Social Media

The Trail Sisters write about the positive and negative effects of social media.