Steady Love
Zach Miller writes about embracing the steady love aspects of running while still chasing big goals.
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Zach Miller
Zach Miller lives in a school bus he outfitted himself. He competes for The North Face and Team Colorado. Additional sponsors/supporters include Clean-N-Jerky, GU Energy Labs, and Nathan Sports. Follow him on Instagram.
Something to Say
Through the lens of writer’s block, Zach Miller ponders the importance of being true to ourselves in running and life.
Going All in on Running — And Marriage
A newly married Zach Miller thinks about all-in commitment in relationships and racing.
Running: The Most Important Unimportant Thing
Zach Miller takes inspiration from his nieces and nephews on enjoying the process.
Sounding Off
Zach Miller thinks about the ever-present noise in our lives and how running can provide a valuable escape.
Science Is Not the Death of Art
Zach Miller ponders whether science and metrics are taking the wildness out of trail running.
Questionable Judgements: Front Porch Thoughts From a Yellow House Painted Green
Zach Miller reflects on how we’re often quick to judge objects, and people, on only one aspect of their existence.
One More Go
Zach Miller reflects on running the 2025 Hardrock 100, after a difficult build-up with injury.
Uncharted Waters
Zach Miller’s thoughts on trying new training routes and generally brazing new things.
Black and White in a Sea of Gray
Zach Miller muses on the shades of gray that exist in training practices and life.
A Night on Warner Mountain
Zach Miller equates running in with love, framed by a recent Valentine’s Day adventure.
Through Time and Space
Zach Miller offers his thoughts on indoor training, and how it’s no substitute for time in the great outdoors.
Freedom to Fail
Zach Miller says that failing is a part of moving successfully forward, both in running and life.
More is Less
Zach Miller muses on the phrase “more is less,” as it applies to both endurance sports and daily life.
Growing Up
Zach Miller’s thoughts on the changes in trail running over the years, and the importance of maintaining its essence.
Ever Forward
A visit with a friend prompts Zach Miller to think about how we should embrace both the past and the future in trail running.
Laundry Runs: A True Connection
Sometimes being willing to ask for help opens the door to unexpected human connections, says Zach Miller.
Unpopular Opinions
Are we holding so tightly to our opinions that we fail to make space for forward progress?
Untold Stories: How Sharing Stories Builds Our Community and Sport
Zach Miller examines how our stories can be a gift to others.
Lookin’ Good
Zach ponders how a few words of encouragement or a vote of confidence can make a pivotal difference in someone’s life.
Digging Holes and Stopping Trains: The Need For Regular Recovery During Training
Words of wisdom from Zach Miller on the need to incorporate rest and recovery in training periods.
Stride by Stride
Zach Miller advises against prioritizing sponsorship and prize money over the act of running.
What We’ll Always Have
Zach Miller’s thoughts on running for its own sake and the beauty to be found on the trails.
