A Data-Driven Primer for the Backyard Ultra World Championships
A look at the history or and trends in backyard ultrarunning through the lens of data.
It’s Transvulcania week in the Canary Islands! David Sinclair and Blandine L’Hirondel won the Ultramarathon, Ruth Gitonga and Philemon Kiriago won the Half Marathon, and Joyce Njeru and Richard Omaya Atuya dominated the VK.
A look at the history or and trends in backyard ultrarunning through the lens of data.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 16, 2023.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 9, 2023.
A profile of Javelina 100 Mile and Black Canyon Ultras race director, Jubilee Paige.
A profile of Ryan Ghelfi, ultrarunner and executive director of the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 2, 2023.
AJW pays homage to eight of his favorite fall 100 milers.
A profile of ultrarunner and biomedical engineer Leah Yingling, after her top 10 finishes at both the 2023 Western States 100 and the 2023 UTMB.
A look at some exceptional achievers in the world of ultrarunning, through the lens of data.
Insights from autistic ultrarunner, Ishmael Burdeau, into how the sport of ultrarunning can be a place for autistic athletes to grow and prosper.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 25, 2023.
AJW writes about finding food for the soul, in running or other sports.
Sabrina Little examines the positives and negatives of social media in the context of trail running and ultrarunning.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 18, 2023.
A profile of ultrarunner, podcast host, author, editor, comedian, and coach Zoë Rom.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 11, 2023.
An interview with Michele Hartwig of Ornery Mule Racing.
How to use two-a-days (doubles) in training for an ultramarathon.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 4, 2023.
An essay about transitioning to the second half of life as a runner.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 28, 2023.
AJW’s reflections on the changes through the years at three iconic American ultramarathons.
Using data to look at some remarkable stories from the various UTMB races through the years.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 21, 2023.
