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One Thousand and One Race Reports

A look at the “why” behind writing race reports.

Coffee and a Mountain Marathon

Frustration and satisfaction, from a cup of coffee.

2016 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Results

Results from the 2016 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.

This Week In Running: May 23, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 23, 2016.

Remi Bonnet Pre-2016 Zegama Marathon Interview

A video interview with Remi Bonnet before the 2016 Zegama Marathon.

Kilian Jornet Pre-2016 Zegama Marathon Interview

A video interview with Kilian Jornet before the 2016 Zegama Marathon.

Stories

Zach Miller shares the importance of sharing your own story.

The Mystique of the 100-Mile Week

Is there something special in the 100-mile running week?

Dynafit Transalper (2016 Update) Review

An in-depth review of the Dynafit Transalper Jacket (2016 version).

2016 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2016 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.

WeRunFar Profile: Tim Hewitt

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Tim Hewitt.

This Week In Running: May 16, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 16, 2016.

The Golden Recipe: Confidence, Resilience, and Hope

AJW explains why Confidence, Resilience, and Hope are the golden recipe for successful long distance runners.

New Balance Vazee Summit Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance Vazee Summit.

Dakota On The Dalian

Dakota Jones writes about the challenges of trying to live a low-impact life.

Protect And Preserve: Quadriceps Training And Race Preparation

Joe Uhan explains how to protect your quadriceps with hip-centric uphill and downhill running.

This Week In Running: May 9, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 9, 2016.

Luis Alberto Hernando, 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Luis Alberto Hernando after his win of the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Ida Nilsson, 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Champion, Interview

A video interview with Ida Nilsson after her win of the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Nicolas Martin Post-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview with Nicolas Martin after his second-place finish at the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Anne-Lise Rousset Post-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview with Anne-Lise Rousset after her second-place finish at the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Sage Canaday Post-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview with Sage Canaday after his third-place finish at the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Ruth Croft Post-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview with Ruth Croft after her third-place finish the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Results

Results from the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Sylvain Court Pre-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview with Sylvain Court before the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Ultrarunning’s Hangout Culture

AJW looks at the post-ultramarathon hangout culture.

Anna Comet Pre-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Anna Comet before the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Alicia Shay Pre-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alicia Shay before the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Adam Campbell Pre-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Adam Campbell before the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Nothing More To Say

Geoff Roes concludes his four-year column for iRunFar.

Sage Canaday Pre-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday before the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Anna Frost Pre-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anna Frost before the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Luis Alberto Hernando Pre-2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Luis Alberto Hernando before the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

A Guide To Your Best Stage-Race Performance, Part 2: Recovery and Strategy

Ian Torrence discusses pacing, strategy, and recovery techniques for a multi-day stage race.

This Week In Running: May 2, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 2, 2016.

2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.

Resurfacing

AJW writes about losing and then regaining running in his life.

2016 Marathon Des Sables: Three American Ultrarunners On A Whirlwind Tour Of The Sahara Desert

Liza Howard, Meghan Arbogast, and Jason Schlarb’s report from the 2016 Marathon des Sables.

Social Norming For Breakfast: Food And Fueling Choices

The Trail Sisters share their food logs and talk about their motivations behind their diets.

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.