Queens Never Quit: A Conversation with Joyce Njeru
A profile of Kenyan mountain runner Joyce Njeru.
Eszter Horanyi
Title: Buyer’s Guide Editor
Location: Planet Earth
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Mountain wandering, bikes
- Amount of Expertise: Over 7 years trail running and 20 years mountain biking. Have fixed lots of commas, hyphens, and general grammatical errors over the years.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Physics, University of Colorado; Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado; Doctorate in Dirtbaggery
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 15 years writing and editing professionally with one year of editing iRunFar Buyer’s Guides.
- Other Relevant Positions: Editor for The Town Bicycle; Editor for Bikepacking Journal
A Word from Eszter Horanyi
I like being outside. My personal interests include trail shuffling, ultra trail shuffling, mountain bikes, packrafts, and burritos.
Best Cushioned Trail Running Shoes of 2026
A look at some of the best cushioned trail running shoes, include models from Altra, Brooks, Hoka, La Sportiva, Nike, and Norda.
Best Water Filters for Trail Running of 2026
Check out iRunFar’s picks for the best water filtration and purification devices for trail runners and ultrarunners.
Trail Runners Represent at Front of Olympic Skimo Mixed Relay
Trail runners featured in the top four teams at the 2026 Olympic Skimo Mixed Relay event.
Ashley Paulson Sets 100-Mile World Record at 2026 Jackpot 100 Mile
Ashley Paulson of the U.S. set a new women’s 100-mile world record of 12:19:34 at the 2026 Jackpot 100 Mile.
Best Running Pants of 2026
Our top picks for pants for running in the cold, sun protection, rain, and wind.
Olympic Skimo Gold: Skyrunner Oriol Cardona Takes Men’s Sprint Win
Spanish skyrunner and ski mountaineer Oriol Cardona wins gold at the 2026 Olympic Games Ski Mountaineering Men’s Sprint.
La Sportiva Prodigio Max Review
An in-depth review of the La Sportiva Prodigio Max trail running shoes.
2026 Barkley Marathons Results: No Finishers, but Sébastien Raichon Completes Fun Run
Sébastien Raichon of France finishes a Fun Run at the 2026 Barkley Marathons.
Intrinsic Goals and the 2026 Black Canyon 100k: A Conversation With Hans Troyer
A profile of Hans Troyer ahead of the 2026 Black Canyon 100k.
Skyrunner National Series returns to the U.S. for 2026
For the first time since 2019, the Skyrunner USA Series returns with four races across the U.S.
Best Mountain Running Gear of 2026
The iRunFar editorial team shares its favorite mountain running gear.
Applications Open for the 2026 The Trail Team
Applications are open to U.S.-based runners to join The Trail Team, Andy Wacker’s mentorship and support program for up-and-coming elites.
Erin Ton Sets New Women’s FKTs on Aconcagua
American Erin Ton has set new women’s FKTs on Aconcagua in Argentina.
Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series Kicks Off Second Year
The 2026 Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series aims to combine racing and tourism in events throughout the country.
Top Trail Runners Cam Smith and Anna Gibson Set For Skimo’s Olympic Debut
Trail runners Cam Smith and Anna Gibson will compete for Team USA at the 2026 Olympic Games in skimo.
Best Ultralight Tents for Fastpacking of 2026
These are the iRunFar team’s picks for the best ultralight tents and tarps for fastpacking.
Best Fastpacking Gear of 2026
The iRunFar team offers their picks for the best fastpacking gear out there today.
2026 Hong Kong 100k Results: Veronika Leng and Hậu Hà Tie, Gui-Du Qin Dominates
Veronika Leng and Hậu Hà tie for the women’s win at the 2026 Hong Kong 100k, and Gui-Du Qin wins the men’s race.
Best Sports Bras for Running of 2026
This comprehensive guide to the best running sports bras was created by a six-person test team over many hundreds of hours of testing.
Best Running Shirts for Women of 2026
The iRunFar team shares the best women’s running shirts from brands like Patagonia, Ultimate Direction, Tracksmith, Oiselle, rabbit, and more.
Best Women’s Running Tights of 2026
We tested the best women’s running tights for a variety of conditions and types of runs. Our top picks include options from brands like Patagonia, Montane, Saucony, Tracksmith, and others.
Different Sides of the Same Coin: A Conversation With Molly Seidel
A profile of Olympic Marathon medalist Molly Seidel about her transition into trail running.
Best Recovery Tools for Athletes of 2026
The iRunFar team tested a bunch of recovery tools for athletes and recommends these for your post-workout recovery.
Chasing North Stars: A Conversation with Abby Hall
A profile on 2025 Western States 100 champion Abby Hall and how she pursues her dreams.
2026 Western States 100 Top Entrants
A look at some of the top entrants into the 2026 Western States 100.
2025 IAU 50k World Championships Postponed Just Two Weeks Before Event
The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships are rescheduled for March 2026 amid air quality concerns in New Delhi, India.
