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2015 The North Face Transgrancanaria Preview
by Bryon Powell · 14 Comments
It’s March and that means it’s time to turn our eyes to Spain’s Gran Canaria where strong fields will once again race The North Face Transgrancanaria’s premier 125-kilometer event across the entire island starting at 11 p.m. on... Read more
iRunFar Store Closeout Sale
by Bryon Powell · 3 Comments
All journeys have a start and a finish. Nearly five years ago, a friend offered to provide the fledgling iRunFar Store with a few pairs of Salomon Exo Calves as an experiment for both the then iRunFar-gear-only store and for a product, Salomon Exo apparel,... Read more
Fernanda Maciel Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview
by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
Fernanda Maciel finished third at the 2014 Transgrancanaria, and now she’s back for another go at the 2015 edition of the race. In this interview, Fernanda talks about her attempt at setting a speed record on Aconcagua in South America earlier this... Read more
Anton Krupicka Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview
by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
Anton Krupicka’s 2014 season ended with an injury-hindered run at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. This weekend, he looks to kick off his 2015 with a strong showing at Transgrancanaria. In the following interview, Anton talks about when and why he... Read more
Aliza Lapierre Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview
by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
Aliza Lapierre started her season off early with a win at the Bandera 100k in January. She’s escaped the cold clime of Vermont to race the much more temperate TNF Transgrancanaria this weekend. In the following interview, Aliza talks about racing... Read more
Confessions Of Running-Group Enthusiasts
by Trail Sisters · 6 Comments
[Editor’s Note: This edition of the Trail Sisters column is written by Gina Lucrezi.] Ever have one of those days where you just can’t get out the door? It may be a perfect day to run, but you don’t have it in you to take those first steps from... Read more
2015 The North Face Transgrancanaria Live Coverage
by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
This weekend, we’re covering the 125-kilometer The North Face Transgrancanaria’s across Spain’s Gran Canaria. Our coverage begins at 11 p.m. local time on Friday, March 6th (which is 4 p.m. MST, Friday, in the U.S.). We’ll be livecasting... Read more
2015 Run The Rann Report
by Tom Caughlan · 6 Comments
Organizing, promoting, and dialing in the minute logistics necessary to host a successful international ultramarathon is mind boggling. However, putting on an ultramarathon in a largely unexplored, remote corner of India’s great salt desert is an... Read more
Patience And The Ultramarathoner
by Ian Torrence · 6 Comments
Good things, like race finishes, PRs, and victories, come to those who wait. Ultramarathoners often overlook how crucial patience is to maintaining a consistent and healthy running routine and, ultimately, to race-day success. However, there are numerous... Read more
This Week In Running: March 2, 2015
by Justin Mock · 5 Comments
A full weekend of racing crowned new USATF 50k road national champions and saw some of the sport’s top stars take to skis, snowshoes, and obstacle courses. Next weekend’s Way Too Cool 50k will introduce some new talent to ultra distances.... Read more
Mackey and Pacheco: Gritty, Focused, And Not Too Serious
by Andy Jones-Wilkins · 7 Comments
Anybody who’s read this column over the past few years knows that I am a big fan of the Montrail Ultra Cup. Long before runners could earn Western States spots in the series’ races, I knew that having a race series that brought together the best in... Read more
Mother Nature Is A Woman
by Guest Writer · 16 Comments
[Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book Daughters of Distance, written by Vanessa Runs about endurance running from a female perspective. The book will be available for purchase March 15. Be sure to read all... Read more
Craft Winter Apparel Review
by Kristin Zosel · 7 Comments
Winter is here in Colorado again—for at least the fifth time since our first snow in October—and I’m finally getting my layers dialed in this year for the 60-plus-degree temperature swings that can occur from one day to the next or even in the same... Read more
A Harsh Reality
by Geoff Roes · 15 Comments
There’s an undeniable reality that every time we venture out to wild and remote places we are putting ourselves in a position where there is potential to encounter harmful or life-threatening situations. The more remote and rugged the terrain, the higher... Read more
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