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Sage Canaday, 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday after his win at the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Kaci Lickteig & Magda Boulet Post-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig and Magdalena Boulet after their second-place tie at 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Dakota Jones Post-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dakota Jones after his second-place finish at the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Chris Mocko Post-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Chris Mocko after his third-place finish at the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Sabrina Little Pre-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sabrina Little before the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Kaci Lickteig Pre-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig before the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Patrick Smyth Pre-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Patrick Smyth before the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

The White Whale of Tennessee: John Kelly’s 2017 Barkley Marathons Report

John Kelly’s report from finishing the 2017 Barkley Marathons.

Pain And The Ultrarunner

AJW writes about pain in running and in the rest of life.

Sage Canaday Pre-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday before the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

The Most-Harm Principle

Dakota Jones’s fiction piece about sabotage, betrayal, and cheerfully inflicted harm–especially with Smirnoff Ice.

Chris Mocko Pre-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Chris Mocko before the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

YiOu Wang Pre-2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with YiOu Wang before the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Performance Mobility, Part 3: Foot And Ankle

Joe Uhan discusses foot and ankle mobility for endurance running.

2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

This Week In Running: April 10, 2017

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

Running And The Trail Of Stories

Thoughts about storytelling and running.

WeRunFar Profile: Bob Becker

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and race director Bob Becker.

In Praise of the (Runnable) Long Run

Learn to love the runnable long run to improve your ultrarunning.

It Is Not Just I; It Is You And Us And Here’s Why

A long-form narrative by Meghan Hicks about traveling in New Zealand for a month.

This Week In Running: April 3, 2017

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

Barkley Marathons Change Of Ownership Press Release

Information about the change of ownership of the Barkley Marathons.

Putting It All In Perspective

AJW writes about how just changing your perspective can change everything.

Rabbit Men’s Apparel Review

A review of Rabbit apparel’s To-A-Tee t-shirt, Speed Sleeves long-sleeve shirt, and Quadzilla shorts for men.

We Run These Countries

Creative writing about using running to inspire a sense of pride in place and country.

Give And Take

Joe Grant writes about the process of accepting and managing risk while traveling in wild places.

Me And My Crazy Friends: An Interview With Pam Smith

An in-depth interview with trail and ultrarunner Pam Smith.

This Week In Running: March 27, 2017

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

The Practice Of Deliberate Practice

AJW applies the ‘practice makes perfect’ concept to trail and ultrarunning.

Max King, 2017 Chuckanut 50k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Max King following his win of the 2017 Chuckanut 50k.

Saucony Peregrine 7 Review

An in-depth video review of the Saucony Peregrine 7.

Virtual Fat Ass Run: The Trail Sisters Catch Up

A catch-up conversation with the Trail Sisters during a virtual run.

On-Road To Off-Road: Road Running For Trail Runners

Information on road running for beginner to intermediate trail runners.

This Week In Running: March 20, 2017

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

Aid Stations

Zach Miller writes about the concept of aid stations in life and racing.

Finding All-Day Pace For Life

AJW compares all-day running pace with sustainable life pace.

Best Trail Running Gear of Winter Outdoor Retailer 2017

A look at the best gear–including packs, apparel, lighting, and more–from The Running Event 2016 and the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.

It’s Not You, It’s Me

Aliza Lapierre writes about moving on from her physical therapist.

Ultrarunning Training For Busy People

How to train for ultramarathons if you have a limited amount of time.

Courtney Dauwalter, 24-Hour American Record Holder, Interview

An interview with Courtney Dauwalter after she set the 24-hour American record at the 2017 Riverbank One Day Classic.

This Week In Running: March 13, 2017

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

The 2017 Golden Ticket Chase Mid-Season Update

AJW recaps the 2017 Altra Golden Ticket races so far and previews those that remain.

Columbia/Montrail Caldorado II Review

An in-depth review of the Columbia/Montrail Caldorado II.

On My Meteoric Rise To The Top Ranks Of Nordic Skiing

Dakota Jones writes about learning to Nordic ski.

‘Life In A Day’ Film Review

A review of the film ‘Life in a Day’ by Billy Yang Films.

This Week In Running: March 6, 2017

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

Running And The Spiritual Trail

AJW’s thoughts about running and spirituality.

WeRunFar Profile: Chrissy Ferguson

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and race director Chrissy Ferguson.

Allowing For Miracles: Great Runs Under Imperfect Circumstances

Allowing for “miracle” runs by getting out the door under less than ideal circumstances.

Gratitude

Joe Grant ponders the concept of gratitude during a morning run.

This Week In Running: February 27, 2017

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

Pau Capell, 2017 Transgrancanaria Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Pau Capell after his win at Transgrancanaria 2017.

Azara García, 2017 Transgrancanaria Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Azara García after her win at Transgrancanaria 2017.

Vaidas Žlabys Post-2017 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Vaidas Žlabys after his second-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2017.

Andrea Huser Post-2017 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andrea Huser after her second-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2017.

Didrik Hermansen Post-2017 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Didrik Hermansen after his third-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2017.

Mélanie Rousset Post-2017 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mélanie Rousset after her third-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2017.

2017 Transgrancanaria Results

Results from Transgrancanaria 2017.

The Simple Pleasure Of The Long Run

AJW writes about the psychological values of the weekly long run.

Didrik Hermansen Pre-2017 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Didrik Hermansen before Transgrancanaria 2017.

Andrea Huser Pre-2017 Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andrea Huser before Transgrancanaria 2017.