Trail Running and Ultramarathon Articles

Grit: Have You Got It?

January 27, 2012 · 22 Comments 

A couple of years ago, I received an out-of-the-blue email from a team of researchers from the Psychology Department at the University of Pennsylvania. They had apparently picked up my name from Ultrarunning Magazine and were interested in having me participate in a study on something they were calling Grit. Led by Professor Angela Duckworth, the team was conducting a study to test the theory of innate... Read more of this article

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2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Schedule

January 26, 2012 · 9 Comments 

I’m excited to announce that iRunFar will again be the media partner for the La Sportiva Mountain Cup. This will be our fourth straight year covering the top sub-marathon trail running series in the US. In 2011, Megan Kimmel won the women’s cup as she has every year, but not without a new cast of characters chasing her. On the men’s side, Jared Scott won the cup at the tenth and final... Read more of this article

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2011: The Year of the Running Video

January 25, 2012 · 28 Comments 

I’m still in my suit, my tie is slightly crooked, and the top button is undone. It’s been a long day at work and I’m tired. I was up early, cutting my sleep short for a pre-work trot, and I’ve spent the day rushing to meet a deadline on a project. I feel like this week has been dragging on. I haven’s seen my wife in a few days; she’s off on a business trip. I know that I should be heading... Read more of this article

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Salomon Speedcross 3 Review

January 24, 2012 · 24 Comments 

After giving the Salomon Speedcross 2 high marks way back in 2010, I was looking forward to trying out the follow-up version, the Salomon Speedcross 3 ($125). Hoping that my favorite aspects of the shoe would remain the same, I was happy to see that Salomon made tweaks in all of the right places. Upper When I first put on the Speedcross 3 I noticed that the toe box felt just a bit roomier, which... Read more of this article

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2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc Lottery

January 23, 2012 · 57 Comments 

The lottery for spots in the 2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc was held last Friday. As you’d expect, the field will be stellar again this year with the race will be celebrating its tenth running. We can’t wait to head back to Chamonix to cover the race! Without further delay, here are some of the top entrants. American Men Michael Foote Topher Gaylord Neal Gorman Dave Mackey Luke... Read more of this article

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Reflections on the Women’s Ultra Performance of the Year

January 20, 2012 · 58 Comments 

The publication last week of Ultrarunning magazine’s 2011 Ultrarunners of the Year awards was exciting and thought provoking. From the overwhelming victory of Ellie Greenwood in the Women’s Ultrarunner of the Year category to the closest vote ever in the Men’s Ultrarunner of the Year category the results spurred conversations across the country about what an amazing year in ultrarunning... Read more of this article

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Salomon Advanced Skin S-Lab 12 Set Review

January 19, 2012 · 38 Comments 

The words “intelligent design” best sum up the Salomon Advanced Skin S-Lab 12 Set (Skin Pack 12). It is brilliantly conceived and executed and just may be the best bit of running gear I have ever owned. I don’t possess Salomon’s XT Advanced Skin 5 S-Lab Set. I do own lots of other Salomon gear, both apparel and shoes, and have used the brand over many years. I am a fell and ultra-mountain runner... Read more of this article

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Montrail Badwater Review

January 18, 2012 · 14 Comments 

For most of us, the idea of a hybrid shoe makes sense. We may run on roads to get to the trailhead or link up several trails with road sections. Many trail races feature sections of road, doubletrack, or asphalt that while mentally less stimulating, provide time to drop the pace and stretch out the legs. It is always disconcerting when a trail shoe feels bulky, stiff, or otherwise awkward when you... Read more of this article

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