Marathon des Sables 2009 – A New Challenge

Today, was kind of a big day for me – I verbally committed to running the Marathon des Sables in Morocco next March and April! I’m so very excited for so many reasons – the challenge, the training, the people, the planning, the experience – just to name a few. Over the next half a [...]

Ultrarunning and Trail Running Clubs: Mid-Atlantic Region

Whether you’re headed to an unfamiliar area for work, vacation, or relocation it’s great to learn the trail systems in the area. You can always look at a map or conduct an internet search for area trails, but often the most efficient way to check out the website of or get in touch with the [...]

SkirtSports MarathonGirl Ultra Running Skirt Review

As you may recall, iRunFar recently ran a contest in which readers could win a SkirtSports MarathonGirl Ultra running short. In the blur that has been August and September, we regretfully failed to inform you who the winner was. Well, it was iRunFar reader Holly from up in Calgary, eh! Without further ado, here’s what [...]

This Week In Running (Week of 9/27 + 9/28)

Welcome back to yet another edition of This Week In Running, brought to you in part by iRunFar.com, your source for mud, mountains, miles and so much more. Today’s installment of TWIR previews a few of the races on tap for the weekend of September 27 and 28, 2008. Before we head out on the [...]

Petzl Myo Headlamp Safety Warning

Hey folks, iRunFar wants to let you know that Petzl has issued a safety warning for all its Myo-series headlamps manufactured before June 2008. Petzl warns users not to use AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries in Myo headlamps unless the battery case is engraved “rechargeable battery compatible.” Apparently, the potentially higher current in these batteries can lead [...]

Iroquois Trails 100 – Quick Update

I DNFed. That pretty much says it all, except that I had a good time at the Iroquois Trails 100 despite DNFing. Here’s a very quick summary. A full race report will follow. Went out comfortable for the first 6 mile alpine loop on Greek Peak. Ran with Tim (50 mile), Yassine (100), and Adam [...]

Iroquois Trails 100 Preview

I had long intended to write a long post outlining the course for the inaugural Iroquois Trails Ultras, which feature both 50 mile and 100 mile events. Well, that ain’t gonna happen. Instead I’ll just give you a few points regarding my racing, the competition, and the course. For a fun preview of the event [...]

2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run – Day 5 (Updated)

On Day 5 of the 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run I was only able to published a short post on the day’s events as I was exhausted. Below I describe the days events. I also posted a Day 5 photo album if you care to take a look. I’ll start things off with my stub post [...]

This Week In Running (Week of 9/20 + 9/21)

Welcome back to yet another edition of This Week In Running, brought to you in part by iRunFar.com, your source for mud, mountains, miles and so much more. Today’s installment of TWIR takes a look at a few of the races on tap for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2008. First, we’ll look [...]

La Sportiva Raceblade To Be Discontinued (iRunFar to Continue)

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that one of my favorite shoes, the La Sportiva Raceblade is being discontinued. Yes, the only trail shoe that I’ve worn out in less than a year since spending the summer of ’06 in Park City, Utah is being deep sixed. I am deeply saddened, [...]

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