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.
An essay on the place of introverts in ultrarunning, with insights from elite ultrarunners Katie Schide and Jon Albon.
An investigation into the administrative problems preventing Stine Rex’s women’s 48-hour world record in May 2024 from being ratified.
The results of a survey give some fascinating insights into the defining characteristics of trail runners and ultrarunners in the U.K. and North America.
Take part in this new study on the trail running communities and cultures of North America and Britain.
A discussion article about the results of iRunFar’s Trail Running and Safety Survey and how we solve our sport’s human-safety problems.
Luke Nelson writes about risk and how to manage it in the sport of trail running.
At this point in the year, chances are you’ve had a long season. (I know I have as a reporter!) […]
Travis Liles contemplates moving his family and professional life to a better trail running location.
An essay on finding connections to space, place, and people through trail running.
The drawbacks of sports based on time trials and judging.
Ben Clark writes of his failed autumn 2013 attempt to complete Nolan’s 14.
Mike Foote shares the story of his and Justin Yates’ running of a Zion Traverse FKT in May 2013.
Lao Tzu, John Muir, and Reese Ruland discuss how she should spend her trail running summer.
A look at psychological framing and its effects on ultramarathons.
Sean Meissner writes of him Latin American travels between the Fuego y Agua Ultramarathon and Caballo Blanco Marathon.
Max King ponders environmental activism and the environmental effects of his own trail running.
A look at the overlap between trail running and ski mountaineering (skimo) as well as into what, exactly, skimo is.
Meghan Hicks shares her experience at the 2012 Trail Running Camp with Team Red, White & Blue.
A discussion of the changing of the seasons and how that affects trail running.
Willie McBride philosophizes on how ultrarunners stay connected with their environment, their world, and each other.
Geoff Roes explains why trail running needs to discuss and come to an understanding of what is cheating.
