Nicky Spinks: Tougher Than You Are
Spinks ran a double Bob Graham Round in 2016 — a rare effort that demands a 132-mile Lake District trudge. But that’s far from the hardest she’s ever fought.
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2023 Bandera 100k Results: A Record for Dauwalter, Colt Gallops Away
Courtney Dauwalter dominated the 2023 Bandera 100k women’s field, and Jeff Colt led the men at the Western States 100 Golden Ticket race.
Dominika Stelmach Breaks 12-Hour World Record at 2023 Spartanion Race
Dominika Stelmach broke the women’s 12-hour world record at the 2023 Spartanion race in Israel.
Watch Ethiopian Girls Race for More Than a Trophy in ‘Bekoji 100’
‘Bekoji 100’ is a film highlighting Desta and Zabu, two teenage women athletes supported by Girls Gotta Run — a nonprofit seeking better lives for African girls.
Nadir Maguet: Either ‘Magic’ or Just Really, Really Fast
Channel the FKT psych with the lifelong mountain runner they call the “magician” in this La Sportiva clip. Spoiler alert: he bags three separate records.
‘Free to Run:’ Afghan Women Runners Persevere, Seek a Path Forward
The 2021 Taliban takeover in Afghanistan rocked the nonprofit Free to Run and its Afghan women athletes. We caught up with founder Stephanie Case to fill in the blanks and discuss the future.
2022 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile Results: Lockwood, Hughes Hop Away With Wins
Annie Hughes and Richard Lockwood threw hands to survive challenging men’s and women’s fields in the 2022 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile.
2022 Pikes Peak Ascent Results: Brinkman, Bonnet Prevail
Results of the 2022 Pikes Peak Ascent, won by Nienke Brinkman and Rémi Bonnet, as part of the Golden Trail World Series.
Jack Kuenzle Breaks the Bob Graham Round Speed Record
Jack Kuenzle broke Kilian Jornet’s speed record on England’s Bob Graham Round in September, 2022.
Fastest Run Across Canada: Alberta Ultrarunner Dave Proctor Breaks Record
Dave Proctor averaged a highly productive 65-plus miles a day to cross Canada in a record time of 67 days and change, breaking Al Howie’s 1991 record.
Watch: When Kerry Suter Went Down, His Community Stepped Up
It’s as hard to overstate celebrated ultrarunner and coach Kerry Suter’s resilience as it is his sense of humor. Don’t believe it? Watch this clip.
2022 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Results: Nienke Brinkman and Kilian Jornet Break Records
At the 2022 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon, trail-road phenom Nienke Brinkman and 10-time champion Kilian Jornet set records in front of stacked fields.
Watch Sage Canaday “Start Over,” Return to Racing After Scary Illness
In the film “Starting Over,” you can watch Sage Canaday recover from pulmonary emboli to compete in ultras again first-hand.
Patrycja Bereznowska Sets 48-Hour World Record
Poland’s Patrycja Bereznowska set a new 48-hour world record by running 403.32 kilometers (250.611 miles) over the weekend.
John Kelly Says New Wainwrights Speed Record Was Never About the Record
American John Kelly set a speed record on England’s Wainwrights Round in May with a time of five days, 12 hours, and 14 minutes.
Austria Lands 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
In a “difficult” decision, a joint committee awarded the 2023 WMTRC to Tyrol, Austria. Runners will compete from Innsbruck streets to alpine ridges.
Adventure Run: Watch Fernanda Maciel and Kaytlyn Gerbin Run “Hielo”
Patagonia’s “La Vuelta al Hielo” is a notorious route. This film follows Fernanda Maciel and Kaytlyn Gerbin as they attempt it in a single push.
Road and Trail Runner Nienke Brinkman Runs 2:22, Takes Second at the 2022 Rotterdam Marathon
In just her second marathon ever, Dutch phenom Nienke Brinkman sets the Dutch women’s marathon record.
2022 Marathon des Sables Results: Rachid El Morabity Comes Back, Anna Comet Sizzles
Results from the 2022 Marathon des Sables in Morocco, won by Rachid El Morabity and Anna Comet.
Kilian Jornet’s Next Quest: Co-Founding the New Brand NNormal
Kilian Jornet and Mallorcan footwear company Camper partner to launch the brand NNormal.
Saucony Thinks Outside the Box With Videos Highlighting Athletes’ Wide-Reaching Lives
The message of the “Call Us Runners” film series is simple but profound: running is for everybody and every body.
2022 Transgrancanaria Results: Debats, Villa Win on Windy and Rainy Course
Runners battled rain and wind along with a difficult course at the 2022 Transgrancanaria 126k race.
Popular Squadrun Coach Kerry Suter Gravely Injured; Here’s How You Can Help
Popular Squadrun co-founder Kerry Suter broke and dislocated his neck in a bike accident. Now, the community rallies.
Watch: Drew Petersen Opens Up on Mental Health in Mountain Sports
Drew Petersen, a professional skier and trail runner, released a film about his struggles with mental health, bringing the conversation forward.
The Rut Seeks Diverse Group of Runners for 2022 Races
Montana mountain running festival The Rut partners with Inclusive Outdoors Project in 2022 in hopes of diversifying its starting field.
After Nearly 36-Hour Search, Missing Ultrarunner Earl Blewett Found at Florida 100-Mile Race
Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 57-year-old ultrarunner Earl Blewett disappeared during the Ancient Oaks 100 Mile race in Florida. He was found “disoriented” but with non-life-threatening injuries about 36 hours later.
Watch: Film Portrays Running as Art in Janji’s “Cosmic Runner”
The film “Cosmic Runner” shows how runner Christian Gering pairs art with running.
