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Running As A Secular Pilgrimage

AJW compares running to the concept of a pilgrimage.

Trail Running In Andorra

An in-depth guide to trail and mountain running in Andorra.

The Trail Sisters’s 2016 In Review

The Trail Sisters review the progress of women’s trail and ultrarunning in 2016.

The Mountain. The Teacher.

Joe Grant writes about the lessons mountains teach us.

The Running Squirrel: An Interview With Jo Meek

An in-depth interview with trail and ultrarunner Jo Meek.

Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2016

The Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2016.

Topo MT-2 And Ultrafly Review

An in-depth, comparative review of the Topo MT-2 and Ultrafly.

The Planning Season

Aliza Lapierre writes about what goes into her process of planning next year’s trail racing.

WeRunFar Profile: Angela Shartel

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Angela Shartel.

This Week In Running: December 19, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 19, 2016.

2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Men’s Edition

AJW writes about his classification process for the men’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.

Running Roots: Zach Miller Reflects On His 2016 The North Face 50 Mile Win

Zach Miller writes about the origins of his drive to always give 100%.

Gina Slaby, 100-Mile World-Record Holder, Interview

An interview with Gina Slaby after she set a 100-mile world record at the 2016 Desert Solstice.

Chasing Ann Where Pigs Fly: Caroline Boller’s American 50-Mile Trail Best Report

Caroline Boller’s report from running an American 50-mile trail best at the 2016 Brazos Bend 50 Mile.

Eight Steps For Your Best Trail Running Off-Season

Joe Uhan’s tips for getting happy, healthy, strong, and fit during your off-season.

This Week In Running: December 12, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 12, 2016.

2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Women’s Edition

AJW writes about his classification process for the women’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.

Hardcore… Or Soft?

A creative essay about the value of pliability and adaptability in achieving success in trail running.

Overcoming Anxiety: Tips For Getting Out The Door

Seven tips for overcoming running-related anxiety.

Variable-Effort “Gear-Changing” Workouts

Ian Torrence describes the purpose of and how to do gear-changing workouts.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

This Week In Running: December 5, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 5, 2016.

Ida Nilsson, 2016 The North Face 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson after her win at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Zach Miller, 2016 The North Face 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller after his win at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Magdalena Boulet Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Magdalena Boulet after her second-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hayden Hawks Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks after his second-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Ruth Croft Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Ruth Croft after her third-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

David Laney Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with David Laney after his third-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Results

Results from the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2017 Western States 100 Lottery Results

Results from the 2017 Western States 100 lottery.

2017 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

Results from the 2017 Hardrock 100 lottery.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Men’s Pre-Race Interview Show

A video-interview show (with transcript) with Zach Miller, Hayden Hawks, Jorge Maravilla, and Alex Nichols before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Alex Nichols Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Jorge Maravilla Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jorge Maravilla before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hayden Hawks Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Zach Miller Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hope Springs Eternal!

AJW writes about the annual great expectations of the American ultrarunning community on the first weekend of December.

Sage Canaday Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Women’s Pre-Race Interview Show

A video-interview show (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel, Ruth Croft, Stephanie Howe Violett, and Ida Nilsson before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Ida Nilsson Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Stephanie Howe Violett Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Howe Violett before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Ruth Croft Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Megan Kimmel Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Cody Reed Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Cody Reed before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Magdalena Boulet Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Magdalena Boulet before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

An In-Depth Interview With ‘That’ Dakota Jones

An in-depth interview with Dakota Jones.

This Week In Running: November 28, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 28, 2016.

Becoming Vulnerable

AJW ponder the purpose and results of living vulnerably.

2017 Ultra-Trail World Tour Schedule Announced

The 2017 Ultra-Trail World Tour schedule and scoring changes.

A Reminder On How You Can Support iRunFar

Support iRunFar as we head into 2017.

Best Trail Running Gear of Summer Outdoor Retailer 2016

A look at the best gear–including hydration packs, apparel, lighting, and trekking poles–from the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of men’s field at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of women’s field at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

Run Rudolf Run: Holiday Running Traditions

The Trail Sisters contemplate their respective holiday running traditions.

A Morning Scramble

Joe Grant writes about a group-scrambling outing.

This Week In Running: November 21, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 21, 2016.

One Mile At A Time

AJW writes about the value of managing life and running with one step or mile at a time.

Moose In The Dark

Zach Miller ponders what can be learned by diving into the unknown.

Vasque Constant Velocity Review

An in-depth review of the Vasque Constant Velocity.

Timber

Aliza Lapierre memorializes her trail running and adventure dog, Timber.

WeRunFar Profile: James Elson

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and race director James Elson.