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Ray Scannell: Western States Legend

AJW profiles Ray Scannell, who was a strong force in American ultrarunning during the 1980s and 1990s.

Smartwool PhD Run Winter Apparel Review

A review of the Smartwool PhD Run Tech Tight and PhD Run Divide Jacket.

And The ‘Why Do You Run?’ Essay Contest Winner Is…

Geoff Roes announces the ‘Why Do You Run?’ essay-contest winner and discusses themes from all the submitted essays.

On Running And Privilege

Joe Grant writes about the privilege of running.

Queen G: An Interview With Ellie Greenwood

An in-depth interview with Ellie Greenwood.

This Week In Running: January 26, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for January 26, 2015.

Recoiling The Engine

AJW writes about his planned break from ultrarunning in 2015.

Twilights

Dakota Jones recounts a mountain-running misadventure in the Twilight Peaks of Colorado.

WeRunFar Profile: Glenn Tachiyama

An in-depth profile of ultrarunning photographer Glenn Tachiyama.

Sondre Amdahl Post-2015 Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview with Sondre Amdahl after his second-place finish at the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Dong Li Post-2015 Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview with Dong Li after her second-place finish at the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Wyan Chow, 2015 Hong Kong 100k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Wyan Chow after her win at the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Yan Long-Fei, 2015 Hong Kong 100k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Yan Long-Fei after his win at the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

This Week In Running: January 19, 2015

The This Week in Running report on trail and ultrarunning for January 19, 2015.

TraiLive Season 2, Episode 1: 200-Mile Races, 2015 Bandera 100k Recap, And 2015 Hurt 100 Preview

This TraiLive episode recaps the 2015 Bandera 100k, previews the 2015 HURT 100, and discusses 200-mile races.

2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Results

Results of the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

In Memory of Races No Longer With Us

AJW remembers some races that no longer take place.

Vlad Ixel Pre-2015 Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Vlad Ixel before the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Osprey Rev 6 Review

An in-depth review of the Osprey Rev 6 pack.

Nora Senn Pre-2015 Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview with Nora Senn before the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Claire Price Pre-2015 Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview with Claire Price before the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Sondre Amdahl Pre-2015 Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sondre Amdahl before the 2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

2015 Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc Top Entrants Announced

Top entrants for the 2015 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and its sister races.

Why Do You Run?

Geoff answers the question, “Why do you run?” and introduces an essay contest.

2015 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Preview

A preview of the 2015 Hong Kong 100k.

Keep It Going: End-Of-Race Form Tips For Ultrarunners

Form cues for maintaining good running mechanics the end of ultramarathons.

This Week In Running: January 12, 2015

The This Week in Running report on trail and ultrarunning for January 12, 2015.

The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee

AJW writes about raising children without over-parenting so they grow up resilient and adaptable.

Altra Superior 2.0 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Superior 2.0.

How To Choose Your Sidekick, AKA Pacer

The Trail Sisters discuss pacing in general, and pacing a close friend in an ultramarathon.

Try Something New

Ian Torrence defines three training programs for shorter-distance races.

Demystifying The Ultrarunner Of The Year Selection Process

John Medinger details UltraRunning magazine’s Ultrarunner of the Year selection process.

Great Expectations

AJW calls for more respect and civility among the trail and ultrarunning ranks for 2015.

Geoff Roes Reviews His 2014

Geoff Roes reviews his 2014 in running.

The Best Of iRunFar In 2014

A look at iRunFar’s best articles of 2014.

Woman On Fire: An Interview With Núria Picas

An in-depth interview with Núria Picas.

AJW’s 2014 Running Highlights: Embracing The Bigger Picture

Andy Jones-Wilkins highlights his 2014 of running.

The Definitive Guide To Fastpacking

A definitive how-to guide for fastpacking.

Switching Sponsors

Dakota Jones discusses his switch in major-brand sponsorship for 2015.

The Small Things In Life

Joe Grant discusses the varied value systems that emerge when you look at life on different scales.

Yosemite-To-Tahoe Fastpacking Trip Report

Willie McBride narrates he and Jeff Boggess’s fastpacking trip between California’s Yosemite Valley and Lake Tahoe in the summer of 2014.

2015 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Schedule

The 2015 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Schedule.

Fourth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2014

The Fourth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2014.

2015 USATF Mountain/Ultra/Trail National Championship Schedule

The 2015 USATF Mountain/Ultra/Trail National Championship schedule.

Nike Terra Kiger 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Nike Terra Kiger 2.

TraiLive Episode 6: TNF EC 50 Mile Recap And Running And Motherhood

TraiLive Episode 6 discusses the 2014 TNF EC 50 Mile, running and motherhood, and the “Long Haul” film by JB and Jen Benna of JourneyFilm.

On Competition

Geoff Roes discusses the current competitiveness of trail ultrarunning.

WeRunFar Profile: Gunhild Swanson

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Gunhild Swanson.

Self-Propelled

Ellie Greenwood describes her car-free lifestyle and gives tips for living your own.

Serenity On The Trail

AJW ponders an absence of serenity in his ‘regular’ life and an abundance of it on the run.

Drink Water

Anna Frost writes about her dehydration-based kidney infection, which prevented her from racing the 2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Championships.

Motivation NOT To Run

The Trail Sisters discuss when it’s a good idea to take a break from running and how to find the motivation to do it.

Ask Joe Uhan: Your Questions Answered

Joe Uhan answers reader questions about optimized fat metabolism, calf pain, piriformis syndrome, and more.

Stephanie Howe Post-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Stephanie Howe after her third-place finish at the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Alex Varner Post-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Alex Varner after his third-place finish at the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Megan Kimmel Post-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel after her second-place finish at the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Dakota Jones Post-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dakota Jones after his second-place finish at the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Sage Canaday, 2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday after his win at the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships

Magdalena Boulet, 2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Magdalena Boulet after her win at the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Championships Results

Results of the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.