The Long Game: Gifts for Ultrarunners
We’ve pulled together some of the best gifts for the ultrarunner in your life.
Alex Potter
Alex Potter is a contributor and former editor at iRunFar. Following a nearly decade-long hiatus from running after college, she has found a new love in trail running. As a photojournalist, Alex has reported throughout the Middle East and East Africa for publications like 'National Geographic,' 'The New York Times,' and 'The Washington Post.'
The Best Gifts for the Trail Runner in Your Life
Shopping for your favorite trail runner? Here’s the gear they want.
Best Sports Bras for Running of 2023
This comprehensive guide to the best running sports bras was created by a six-person test team and over hundreds of hours of testing.
Born to Crew: In Memory of Pete Reed
A dedication to the late Pete Reed, by his wife and former iRunFar editor, Alex Potter.
Gifts for Fastpacking and Adventure Running
Don’t know what to get your adventure runner? We’ve got some suggestions.
Trailhead Vehicles: Writing New Stories With Tessa Chesser
Tessa Chesser says her van allows her to write new stories and remember what’s important about life.
Moving On to New Trails
iRunFar editor Alex Potter says goodbye to iRunFar — for now! — and moves on to new adventures and challenges.
Taking Initiative With Mira Rai
Standout Nepalese mountain runner Mira Rai is using our sport to provide opportunities for girls and women in her home country.
From Afghanistan to Canada, Celebrating the Freedom to Run With Fatima Ibrahimi
Fatima Ibrahimi has always loved to run, but grew up in one of the most difficult places for a woman to do just that — Afghanistan.
Adaptive Athletics and Race Directing With Amy Rusiecki
Amy Rusiecki is one of a growing number of female race directors, and one who heavily advocates for adaptive athlete categories in her races.
Advocating for Equitable Policies With Patti Flynn
Patti Flynn is a plant-based ultrarunner and trans woman advocating for inclusive policies for trans and nonbinary runners.
Setting Audacious Goals With Magda Boulet
iRunFar is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting women who are leading the trail running and ultrarunning community, starting with Magda Boulet.
The Power Couple: Sandi Nypaver and Sage Canaday
A profile of runners and coaches Sage Canaday and Sandi Nypaver.
Running Up for Air: Improving Our Environment, One Race at a Time
The Running Up For Air series, now in its 11th year, focuses on raising money for clean air causes.
Trailhead Vehicles: Billy Simpson’s Beloved Truck and Motorcycle
Ultrarunner Billy Simpson always wanted a Toyota T100, and now that classic truck plus his motorcycle get him to the trails around the U.S.
An Interview With Camille Herron After Her 2022 100-Mile World Record
The USA’s Camille Herron broke her own 100-mile world record at the 2022 Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival in her first race as a masters athlete.
Forever Grateful: A Profile of Emily Hawgood
Emily Hawgood grew up in Zimbabwe running barefoot, and has made her way to the top of the ultrarunning world.
2022 UTMB Events Men’s Top Runners
The top men’s entrants for the 2022 UTMB, CCC, TDS, and OCC races.
2022 UTMB Events Women’s Top Runners
The top women’s entrants for the 2022 UTMB, CCC, TDS, and OCC races.
A Story of Wanting Less: Nick Pedatella, His Lifelong Car, and Commuter Bike
Nick Pedatella is an ultrarunner and scientist who says an older sedan and commuter bike get him everywhere he wants to go.
Out There in Idaho: A Profile of Cody Lind
Cody Lind grew up outside a town of seven people in Idaho – that upbringing in the outdoors has made him an incredibly successful outdoorsman and mountain runner.
Watch the Running Film “Human Powered”
“Human Powered” by Matt Cecill is a 20-minute film showcasing the emotions and physical feats of ultrarunning.
Runner Earl Blewett Recounts Being Lost for 36 Hours at Florida Ultramarathon
Earl Blewett was lost for nearly 36 hours at the 2021 Ancient Oaks 100 Mile. Here’s what happened and how he found his way back to civilization.
Running 100 Miles in Under 11 Hours? Aleksandr Sorokin Breaks the 100-Mile and 12-Hour World Records Again
Aleksandr Sorokin set new 100-mile and 12-hour world records on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Spartanion race in Israel.
All In: Reflecting on My First Year of Trail Running
I found trail running after almost seven years of not running much at all and have learned many lessons: sometimes by choice, sometimes by force.
