A celebration of some overachieving grandmasters from outside of North America, through the lens of data.
Bryon Powell, Meghan Hicks, and Eszter Horanyi share scenes from the Pioneer Edition of The WILD’s V5000 race on the South Island of New Zealand.
An account of three young Afghan women’s journey to running the New York City Marathon, with the support of the organization Free to Run.
AJW’s picks for various 2023 end-of-year awards for ultrarunners.
A dedication to Swedish trail runner Emilia Brangefält, who passed away in November 2023.
A reader’s account of a DNF (did not finish), which felt like the right decision at the time.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 18, 2023.
Hannah Green’s thoughts on a recent rafting trip through the Grand Canyon, and being at one with nature.
Savoring the joy in improvement experiences in running and elsewhere.
Physiotherapist Joe Uhan breaks down common ankle ailments and demonstrates the belt ankle stretch.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 11, 2023.
Introducing a new series to celebrate low-key, under-the-radar races.
A profile of ultrarunner and race director Candice Burt.
How to effectively train for an ultramarathon on a treadmill.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 4, 2023.
Japan’s Miho Nakata sets new women’s world record and Aleksandr Sorokin repeats as men’s winner at the 2023 IAU 24-Hour World Championships.
Miho Nakata of Japan sets new women’s world record at the 2023 IAU 24-Hour World Championships.
An interview with race director Michael Owen of Southeastern Ohio Trail Runners.
A data-driven look at trends in 24-hour running in advance of the 2023 IAU 24-Hour World Championships.
The Skyrunner World Series is searching for new, undiscovered talent for its 2024 circuit.
An in-depth review of the Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar GPS watch.
A history of both the men’s and women’s 24-hour world records.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 27, 2023.
Can Ruffwear’s new Crag Line stand up to the paw-ressure of a trail running adventure? Blue the golden retriever sniffs around and finds out.
Results from the 2023 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k in South Africa where Dmitry Mityaev and Ruth Croft led the race from start to finish.
An in-depth review of the Altra Outroad 2 trail running shoe.
Andy Jones-Wilkins reflects on a Thanksgiving ritual, and how it has become a part of his life in the same way as running has.
Outdoor brand NNormal launches the Kboix, a trail shoe with three interchangeable midsoles and replaceable key components.
A profile of the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club.
The thoughts of an ultrarunner in advancing years, inspired by an extract from the HBO skating documentary , “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.”
Ruffwear makes finding a gift for your trail running pupper effortless, with tons of styles, toys, apparel, and accessories.
A film follows the experience of 61-year-old Ash Bartholomew at the 2023 Western States 100.
An in-depth review of the Smith Bobcat and Smith Shift Mag sunglasses.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 20, 2023.
Zach Miller’s thoughts on running for its own sake and the beauty to be found on the trails.
An in-depth review of the Janji Multipass Sling Bag.
An interview with Charlie Lawrence, who recently set the men’s 50-mile world record at the 2023 Tunnel Hill 50 Mile.
A profile of French ultrarunner, Ludovic Pommeret.
Ultrarunner Jo Zakrzewski has received a one-year sanction from the governing body UK Athletics.
Comments on how our GPS watch can negatively affect our experience as a runner.
An account of a relaxing few days spent packrafting, as a means of recovery from ultra racing.
Joe Uhan’s advice to masters runners.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 13, 2023.
World Trail Majors launches as a new global trail ultrarunning series.
Charlie Lawrence sets a new 50-mile world record in 4:48:21 (to be confirmed) at the 2023 Tunnel Hill 50 Mile in Illinois.
The best gifts for the women in your life who love the trails.
An interview with Harvey Lewis following his win at the 2023 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra.
We’ve pulled together some of the best gifts for the ultrarunner in your life.
A look ahead to popular race plans for 2024 and trends in ultrarunning.
An in-depth review of the Merrell Antora 3 trail running shoe.
Hannah Green’s musings on injury, training, and life.
Shopping for your favorite trail runner? Here’s the gear they want.
