Happy Hardrock 100 week — we’re sharing stories from the event all week! Be sure to read our in-depth preview to see the event’s top entrants.

Zoë Rom

Coaching the 2025 UTMB Champions: Scott Johnston’s Focus on Muscular Endurance

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Scott Johnston coached both 2025 UTMB winners with training plans focused on building muscular endurance.

A Single Switchback: Michelino Sunseri Found Guilty in Grand Teton FKT Switchback-Cutting Trial

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A shortcut shaved time off Michelino Sunseri’s 2024 Grand Teton FKT attempt and led to a federal trial. This feature article explores how the case could have implications far beyond a single switchback.

U.S. Public Land Sales Are Halted, But Still Remain a Threat to Runners

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What trail runners need to know about the proposed sale of U.S. public lands.

How Tariffs Could Reshape the Cost and Culture of Running

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New tariffs on imported goods threaten to raise the cost of everything from running shoes to hydration packs in the U.S. in a way that experts say could drastically reshape the running industry.

How Federal Layoffs Threaten Trail Races and Public Lands

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Recent sweeping cuts to federal land agencies are creating uncertainty for trail running. Here’s what’s at stake — and what the trail community can do about it.