CamelBak Zephyr Pro Vest Review
An in-depth review of the CamelBak Zephyr Pro Vest running vest.
Courtney Dauwalter and Thomas Cardin won this weekend’s Chianti Ultra Trail 120k. Our Chianti Ultra results article has the story!
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.
2025 Canyons by UTMB 100k Results: Wins by Emily Hawgood and Francesco Puppi
Results from the 2025 Canyons by UTMB 100k won by Emily Hawgood and Francesco Puppi.
2025 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Results: Paul Cornut-Chauvinc and Katie Schide Win
Results from the 2025 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail 115k, won by Paul Cornut-Chauvinc and Katie Schide.
Germany’s Paulina Zäck Resets Women’s FKT on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail
Germany’s Paulina Zäck sets a women’s overall FKT on the 1,898-mile (3,054 kilometers) Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, in self-supported fashion.
Invitations: A Conversation with Born to Adapt’s Zach Friedley
A profile of adaptive athlete, race director, and advocate, Zach Friedley.
Method Seven Silverton Trail26 Sunglasses Review
An in-depth review of the Method Seven Silverton Trail26 running sunglasses.
2025 Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 120k Results: Fiona Pascall and Jim Walmsley Win Big
Results from the 2025 Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 120k, won by Fiona Pascall and Jim Walmsley.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Fastpack Review
An in-depth review of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 fastpack.
Making a Difference: A Conversation With Stephanie Case
A conversation with ultrarunner, human rights lawyer, and mother Stephanie Case.
Karel Sabbe Sets Massive FKT on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail
Karel Sabbe sets an incredible new men’s supported Te Araroa trail FKT in New Zealand, bettering the prior record on the 3,000-kilometer trail by more than 17.5 days.
2025 Tarawera by UTMB 102k Results: Kiwis Daniel Jones and Ruth Croft Defend Titles
Results from the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB 102k, won by Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones.
A Conversation With Women’s Backyard Ultra Record Holder, Megan Eckert
A profile of ultrarunner, track coach, and teacher Megan Eckert.
Janice O’Grady: Aging With Excellence
A profile of ultrarunner and multiple age-group world record holder, Janice O’Grady.
2024 Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival: Raising Funds for Victims of Hurricane Helene
Runners gathered at the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival in North Carolina to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Helene.
2024 IAU 100k World Championships Results: Jumpei Yamaguchi and Floriane Hot Win Gold
Results of the 2024 IAU World 100k Championships, won by Floriane Hot and Jumpei Yamaguchi.
Matt Rayment and “Dirt Church Radio:” New Beginnings for New Zealand’s Favorite Trail Podcast
A conversation with Matt Rayment, co-founder and co-host of the popular New Zealand trail running podcast “Dirt Church Radio.”
Race Directors Called Upon to Petition Against United States Forest Service Hiring Freeze
The nonprofit Runners for Public Lands calls on race directors to sign a petition to stop a hiring freeze on United States Forestry Service seasonal employees, which could have knock-on effects for trail running and racing.
2024 JFK 50 Mile Results: Rachel Drake and David Sinclair Set Massive Course Records
Results from the 2024 JFK 50 Mile where Rachel Drake and David Sinclair set new women’s and men’s records.
2024 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k Results: Hugo Deck and Jazmine Lowther Run to Victory
Hugo Deck of France and Jazmine Lowther of Canada win the 2024 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k.
Initiative Tackles Problem of Human Waste in the Backcountry
A new study examines the extent of the poop problem on Colorado’s 14ers, and looks at ways to solve it.
Georgia Porter Sets the Women’s Overall Fastest Known Time on the Arizona Trail
Georgia Porter has set the women’s overall and women’s supported fastest known time on the 817-mile Arizona Trail.
Nick Fowler Sets the Men’s Overall Fastest Known Time on the Arizona Trail
Nick Fowler sets the men’s overall fastest known time on the 817-mile Arizona Trail, in a self-supported effort.
Running to Make a Difference: Junel Malapad’s Running Day
A profile of Junel Malapad, who has redefined Boxing Day as Running Day, to raise funds for worthy causes.
“Into the (Un)Known:” New Film Documents Kilian Jornet’s 2023 Pyrenees Adventure
Watch “Into the (Un)Known,” a new film about Kilian Jornet’s eight-day Pyrenees adventure in 2023.
Mammoth Trail Fest 26k Results: Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Elhousine Elazzaoui Dominate
Results of the 2024 Mammoth Trail Fest 26k, which was won by Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Elhousine Elazzaoui.
Tara Dower Sets New Overall Supported Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail
Tara Dower set a new overall supported fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail in September 2024, beating Karel Sabbe’s 2018 record.
