Lessons From the Long Trail
A look at the lessons that can be gained from training for and running ultramarathons.
Abby Hall and Caleb Olson won the Western States 100! Read our 2025 Western States 100 results article for the full race story, and watch Abby and Caleb’s post-race interviews.
A look at the lessons that can be gained from training for and running ultramarathons.
AJW looks at the 2011 women’s ultrarunning performance of the year.
AJW takes a look at the Montrail Ultra Cup and some humorous alternatives.
AJW looks into the Central Governor Model and ponders its possible effect on ultrarunners.
AJW takes a look at 2012’s most competitive 100 mile races and what they mean for the sport of ultrarunning.
Dakota Jones writes of his second place finish at the 2011 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
AJW’s nominees for various 2011 end-of-year awards for ultrarunners.
AJW explains why prize money hasn’t changed ultras for the worse, but how it could.
AJW takes a look at some of the most impressive course records in ultrarunning.
AJW, the ultra philosopher, takes a look at the temperaments and dispositions that go into making a successful ultrarunner.
A look at the Western States 100 lottery problem and what to do about it.
AJW compares the effects on Tim Twietmeyer’s and Kyle Skaggs’ performances on ultrarunning.
In the first edition of AJW’s Taproom, Andy Jones-Wilkins discusses the possible effect of DNFs on the Ultrarunner of the Year discussion.
Dakota Jones shares his thoughts after winning the 2011 Pocatello 50 mile.
Dakota Jones muses on what ultrarunning sponsorship means to him and the sport.
Non-Gear Girl gives a couple Valentines Day gift suggestions for the runner (or anyone) in your life.
A discussion of the environmental impacts of ultrarunning and tips for lowering your environmental footprint.
An interview with Tony Portera prior to running the 350-mile Caminho Da Fé.
Allison Pattillo takes a look at some running apparel for the shoulder seasons from Patagonia, Smartwool, GoLite and Sugoi.
Reviews of the Mountain Hardwear Momentum Running Gloves and Manzella Windstopper Hatchback Gloves.
A review of Salomon’s racy Advanced Skin S-Lab Hydration Pack.
