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Simplify, Simplify

Joe Grant writes about the dueling simplicity and complexity of making gear choices for efficient, safe backcountry travel.

The Space Between The Race: Mustang Trail Race 2015

Bryon Powell writes his experience at the 2015 Mustang Trail Race, an 8-stage trail race in Nepal’s Upper Mustang region.

This Week In Running: April 25, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 25, 2016.

Going Primal

AJW writes about his first track workout since hip surgery.

Core Strength

Zach Miller writes about what’s at the core of us as runners and humans.

Lightweight Packs for 2016: A Comparative Review

A comparative review of lightweight running packs.

Brain Training For Long-Distance Running

Mental exercises you can to do train your brain for long-distance running.

WeRunFar Profile: Jenny Nichols

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Jenny Nichols.

This Week In Running: April 18, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 18, 2016.

Where the Road Ends: Swix, Orange Mud, Drymax, GU, and BUFF Contest

You’re chance to win a great prize package from Swix, Orange Mud, Drymax, Gu, and Buff.

Where the Road Ends: SCARPA, Outdoor Research, Ibex, and More Contest

You’re chance to win a great prize package from SCARPA, Outdoor Research, Ibex, Balega, and more.

Where the Road Ends: New Balance, Nathan, Stance, UnTapped, and BUFF Contest

You’re chance to win a great prize package from New Balance, Nathan, Stance, UnTapped, and BUFF.

Remembering Greg Soderlund

AJW memorializes former Western States 100 race director Greg Soderlund who passed away this week.

Where the Road Ends: La Sportiva, Hoka One One, Black Diamond, SmartWool, and Honey Stinger Contest

You’re chance to win a great prize package from La Sportiva, Hoka One One, Black Diamond, Smartwool, and Honey Stinger.

Where the Road Ends: Altra, UltrAspire, Injinji, VFuel, and BUFF Contest

You’re chance to win a great prize package from Altra, UltrAspire, Injinji, VFuel, and BUFF.

Going Down! A Guide to Descending on Trails

A guide to running downhill on trails.

Relentless Progress In Basically All Directions But Forward

Dakota Jones writes about a difficult bike tour as a metaphor for life’s difficulties.

Where the Road Ends: The North Face, Ultimate Direction, GU, and Drymax Contest

You’re chance to win a great prize package from The North Face, Ultimate Direction, GU, and Drymax.

“If You Can’t Do This Exercise, You Will Get Hurt:” Hip Stability And Alignment For Trail Runners

Joe Uhan introduces exercises to help stabilize the hips and trunk to prevent side-leaning compensation while running.

Where the Road Ends: Salomon, Suunto, Julbo, and More Contest

You’re chance to win a great prize package from Salomon, Suunto, Julbo, CLIF, and Drymax.

Where the Road Ends Launch Week (with Contests!)

A week celebrating the launch of Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running published by iRunFar’s Meghan Hicks and Bryon Powell.

This Week In Running: April 11, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 11, 2016.

Anna Mae Flynn Post-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anna Mae Flynn after her third-place finish at the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Mario Mendoza Post-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mario Mendoza after his third-place finish at the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Results

Results from the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Kaci Lickteig Post-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig after her second-place finish at the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Tim Freriks Post-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tim Freriks following his second-place finish at the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

YiOu Wang, 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with YiOu Wang after her win of the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Jim Walmsley, 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley after his win of the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2016 Marathon Des Sables Results

Interim results from the in-progress 2016 Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert of Morocco.

Dan Metzger Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Daniel Metzger before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Zach Bitter Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Bitter before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Feeling The Rhythm

AJW writes about how hard training is showing that his mental fitness is becoming strong.

Emily Harrison Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Emily Harrison before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Camille Herron Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Camille Herron before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Where The Road Ends: Welcome To The Journey

An excerpt from the book ‘Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running’ by Meghan M. Hicks and Bryon Powell.

Dylan Bowman Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Caitlin Smith Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Caitlin Smith before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Live Coverage

Liver coverage of the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

A Guide To Your Best Multi-Stage Race Performance, Part 1: Training

Ian Torrence explains how to train for a multi-day stage race.

2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2016 Lake Sonome 50 Mile.

This Week In Running: April 4, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 4, 2016.

2016 Marathon Des Sables Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s and women’s races at the 2016 Marathon des Sables.

Western States Introduces Cost-Cutting Measures

AJW discusses ways the Western States 100 plans to cut costs.

Ultimate Direction Women’s Ultra Jacket Review

An in-depth review of the Ultimate Direction Women’s Ultra Jacket.

‘Mira’ Film Review

A review of the film ‘Mira’ by Lloyd Belcher about Mira Rai.

The Women’s Race Within The Race

The Trail Sisters talk about the challenges of hosting a women’s trail race contemporaneously with a men’s trail race.

An Immodest Proposal

Creative writing about the concept of running for speed and competition.

This Week In Running: March 28, 2016

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

Clearing Paths

Zach Miller writes about how shoveling snow to keep paths clear is a metaphor for keeping your emotional pathways empty.

Chasing The Golden Ticket

AJW writes about watching the Georgia Death Race and a Golden Ticket race take place.

Saucony Peregrine 6 Review

An in-depth review of the Saucony Peregrine 6.

The Runner From Wasilla, Alaska: Allan Spangler Interview

An in-depth interview with Alaskan trail runner Allan Spangler.

Headwinds

Joe Grant writes about facing and adapting to life’s challenges.

This Week In Running: March 21, 2016

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

Release, Re-Focus, Refine: The Legacy Of Coach Davis

AJW talks about three ways to improve your relationship with running.

New Balance Leadville v3 Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance Leadville v3.

On The Move

Dakota Jones philosophizes about the perpetual movement of life and how running helps manifest it.

WeRunFar Profile: Rich Benyo And Jan Seeley

An in-depth profile of Rich Benyo and Jan Seeley, former Marathon & Beyond publishers.

This Week In Running: March 14, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 14, 2016.

Returning to Running

The joy that comes from returning to running.

La Sportiva Akasha Review

An in-depth review of the La Sportiva Akasha trail running shoe.