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Race-Specific Training: The Biggest Bang For Your Buck

Ian Torrence discusses race-specific training for different kinds of trail races and ultramarathons.

2016 Hardrock 100 Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2016 Hardrock 100.

2016 Western States 100 Post-Race Story Roundup

A roundup of the best stories of the 2016 Western States 100 from around the web.

The Magic Of The Golden Ticket

AJW recaps the top Western States 100 performances of runners who earned entry via the 2016 Golden Ticket Races series.

Spring Featherweight Jacket Review

A review of spring 2016 lightweight trail running jackets.

Perspectives From The Western States Trekker Project

Information from the Western States Trekker project, which took place in June of 2016 to collect data for the creation of Google ‘street-view’ imagery of the Western States Trail.

2016 The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail Results

Results from the 2016 The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail.

Here’s Why

Joe Grant writes about why he and his mother run long distances.

Kaci Lickteig, 2016 Western States 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig after her win at the 2016 Western States 100.

Andrew Miller, 2016 Western States 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andrew Miller after his win at the 2016 Western States 100.

Amy Sproston Post-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Amy Sproston after her second-place finish at the 2016 Western States 100.

Didrik Hermansen Post-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Didrik Hermansen after his second-place finish at the 2016 Western States 100.

Devon Yanko Post-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Devon Yanko after her third-place finish at the 2016 Western States 100.

Jeff Browning Post-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jeff Browning after his third-place finish at the 2016 Western States 100.

Meghan Arbogast Post-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Meghan Arbogast after her 10th finish of the Western States 100.

Jesse Haynes Post-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jesse Haynes after his tenth-place finish at the 2016 Western States 100.

Jim Walmsley Post-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley after his finish of the 2016 Western States 100.

This Week In Running: June 27, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 27, 2016.

2016 Western States 100 Results

Results from the 2016 Western States 100.

Kaci Lickteig, 2016 Western States 100 Champ, Finish-Line Interview

A finish-line video interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig after her win at the 2016 Western States 100.

2016 Western States 100 Women’s Podium Video Finishes

Video of the top three women at the 2016 Western States 100 finishing.

2016 Western States 100 Men’s Podium Video Finishes

Video of the top three men at the 2016 Western States 100 finishing.

Andrew Miller, 2016 Western States 100 Champ, Finish-Line Interview

A finish-line video interview (with transcript) with Andrew Miller after his win at the 2015 Western States 100.

Magdalena Boulet Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Magdalena Boulet before the 2016 Western States 100.

Kaci Lickteig Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig before the 2016 Western States 100.

Living A Life In One Day: Bethany Patterson’s Upcoming Western States

AJW talks with Bethany Patterson ahead of her return to the Western States 100.

2016 Western States 100 Veterans’ Panel

Video of the 2016 Western State 100 Veterans’ Panel.

2016 Western States 100 Group Think Predictions

The wisdom of the masses predict the 2016 Western States 100 winners and top finishers.

Jim Walmsley Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley before the 2016 Western States 100.

YiOu Wang Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with YiOu Wang before the 2016 Western States 100.

Thomas Lorblanchet Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Thomas Lorblanchet before the 2016 Western States 100.

Aliza Lapierre Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Aliza Lapierre before the 2016 Western States 100.

David Laney Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with David Laney before the 2016 Western States 100.

François D’haene Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene before the 2016 Western States 100.

Devon Yanko Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Devon Yanko before the 2016 Western States 100.

Sage Canaday Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday before the 2016 Western States 100.

2016 Western States 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2016 Western States 100.

Great Pacers: What It Takes

The Trail Sisters discuss what makes a good pacer for trail ultramarathons.

2016 TNF Lavaredo Ultra Trail Preview

A preview of the 2016 The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail.

WeRunFar Profile: Sunny Blende

An in-depth profile of trail and ultrarunner and nutritionist Sunny Blende.

Man On A Mission: An Interview With Jim Walmsley

An in-depth interview with trail and ultrarunner Jim Walmsley.

This Week In Running: June 20, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 20, 2016.

If I’m Honest

Zach Miller writes about the value of giving 100% in life and running.

Hot Days at Western States

Thoughts and advice heading into a hot Western States 100.

2016 Western States 100 Prediction Contest

iRunFar’s 2016 Western States 100 prediction contest.

Surrealist Realism: The 2016 Trans Atlas Marathon

Meghan Hicks’s race report from the 2016 Trans Atlas Marathon in Morocco’s High Atlas mountains.

Gulp

Aliza Lapierre writes about learning self acceptance through trail and ultrarunning.

2016 Western States 100 Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2016 Western States 100 men’s field.

An Inconvenient Truth: Why Heart Rate Always Matters

Joe Uhan writes about the importance of heart-rate training.

2016 Western States 100 Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2016 Western States 100 women’s field.

This Week In Running: June 13, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 13, 2016.

Intriguing Storylines At The 2016 Western States 100

AJW writes about the 2016 Western States 100 storylines that he finds most intriguing.

With Whom Lies Responsibility

Luke Nelson writes about risk and how to manage it in the sport of trail running.

Recovery Advice From The Other Side Of Injured

Dakota Jones writes about what he’s learned through injury.

Six Tests Every Runner Should Take

Six tests every runner should take to help monitor their health and well-being.

This Week In Running: June 6, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 6, 2016.

Running And Graduation Day

AJW talks about incorporating his running routine into his school’s graduation day.

First Steps: Trail Orientation And Navigation

A how-to for locating and the basic navigation of trails for beginner trail runners.

Meaning in the Miles

Finding a deeper meaning behind the miles in a big training block.

This Week in Running: May 31, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 31, 2016.

Away From It All: An Interview With Zach Miller

An in-depth interview with Zach Miller.

Running to the Country Store

Finding magic in stopping at a country store mid-run.

Best Trail Shoes of Winter OR 2016

A look at the best trail running shoes launching in Spring and Summer 2016.