Miles and the Mind: Psychological Factors in Multi-Day Ultramarathons
A look at some of the psychological factors that come into play during multi-day ultramarathons.
Courtney Dauwalter and Thomas Cardin won this weekend’s Chianti Ultra Trail 120k. Our Chianti Ultra results article has the story!
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Fueling the Distance: Why Protein Is Crucial for Runners
A deep dive into the science behind protein consumption for runners.
Dragon Sun, Tiger Moon: Fastpacking the Backbone Trail in California
Vic Thasiah seeks to connect with a Chinese ecological heritage and an ancient Asian worldview during a run through his backyard wilderness.
iRunFlat: The Sub-Three Pipe Dream
Ultrarunner and new dad Kyle Fulmer asks, “Is a sub-three-hour marathon attainable for a geriatric millennial like me?”
Sit, Write, Run: Running With the Mind of Mountains
Katie Arnold, author of the new book “Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World,” offers advice for running with freedom and flow.
Embracing the Adventure: Nepal’s Capital to Country Multi-Day Ultra
The Capital to Country Ultra Marathon brings in a variety of competitors — all with different goals for this five-day stage race.
Running for a Cause: How Trail Running Connects With Nepal Through the Himalayan Trust’s Summit Challenge
The Himalayan Trust Summit Challenge offers a chance for runners to build local community, run hills, and support communities in Nepal.
Running for a Cause: ReNew Earth Running and the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition
An account of one runner’s experience at the San Juan Solstice 50 Mile, to raise money for ReNew Earth Running and the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition — two non-profits set up with the aim of honoring and respecting Indigenous lands, and restoring lands to the stewardship of tribal nations.
Until the Shoes Fall Off
The thoughts of an ultrarunner in advancing years, inspired by an extract from the HBO skating documentary , “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.”
The Soul Will Always Be There
A community member’s thoughts on the commercialization of trail running, and the existence in harmony of grassroots community events alongside bigger commercial races.
Lander to Jackson: 180 Miles of Wyoming Trails
Gabe Joyes’s account of his 180-mile run from Lander to Jackson, Wyoming.
The Rise of Autistic Ultrarunners
Insights from autistic ultrarunner, Ishmael Burdeau, into how the sport of ultrarunning can be a place for autistic athletes to grow and prosper.
2023 USATF Mountain Running Championships Results: Murphy is Double Champion and Curts Cleans Up
Results from the 2023 USATF Mountain Running Championships, held at the Sunapee Scramble in New Hampshire.
2023 USATF Vertical Mountain Championships Results: Murphy, Ricard, and Gray Prevail
Results of the 2023 USATF Vertical Mountain Championships at the Sunapee Scramble in New Hampshire.
Tour of the Giants: Sabrina Verjee’s 2022 Tor des Géants Report
An account by Sabrina Verjee of her record-setting win at the 2022 Tor des Géants.
2022 Grand Raid de La Réunion Photo Gallery
A photo gallery from the 2022 Grand Raid de La Réunion by photographer Kirsten Kortebein.
Dreaming Big: Insights From a 12-Year-Old Trail Runner
An essay by a young trail runner, Sky Couvreux, about his life on the trails.
Letting Go: A Journey Through the 2018 Hardrock 100
A personal account from Jeff Rome of his second place finish at the 2018 Hardrock 100.
An Attentive Forward Gaze: A Poem for Motion
This Community Voices submission is a poem by Angie Funtanilla.
After Years of Running, I Realized I’m a Runner
Writer Sara Weiss has run for years, but only recently realized she is, indeed, a runner.
Community Center: The Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon Links People With Places
The Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon in Arkansas connects people with each other and the Ouachita Mountains.
Can I Run If I Have COVID-19?
If you have COVID-19 or another illness, here are a physician’s recommendations for exercising while sick.
