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This Week In Running: January 19, 2026

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 19, 2026.

2026 Winter Spine Race Results: Sébastien Raichon and Anna Troup Victorious

Sébastien Raichon (France) and Anna Troup (U.K.) take wins in the wake of late-race drops.

Running: The Most Important Unimportant Thing

Zach Miller takes inspiration from his nieces and nephews on enjoying the process.

Hoka Mafate 5 Review

An in-depth review of the Hoka Mafate 5 trail running shoes.

A Look Back at My 2025 and Ahead to 2026

Bryon Powell looks back at his running in 2025 and ahead to 2026.

Sarah Porter Pulled From 2026 Winter Spine Race Event Following Death Threats

British runner and human-rights advocate Sarah Porter talks about being pulled from an ultra race course due to death threats.

Monitor the Iceberg: Subtle But Progressive Signs of Running Dysfunction

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan details the early signs to heed to not only prevent injury, but to maintain peak performance

This Week In Running: January 12, 2026

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 12, 2026.

Sharing Miles with Ann Trason

AJW talks about getting to spend a few miles with long-time friend Ann Trason at the 2025 Across the Years.

How Does Trail Running Survive This Boom With Its Soul Intact?

Hannah Green and friends ponder the soul of trail running in a world of commercialization and growth.

Saucony Peregrine 16 Review

An in-depth review of the Saucony Peregrine 16 trail running shoes.

Different Sides of the Same Coin: A Conversation With Molly Seidel

A profile of Olympic Marathon medalist Molly Seidel about her transition into trail running.

Altra Olympus 275 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Olympus 275 trail running shoe.

This Week In Running: January 5, 2026

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 5, 2026.

AJW’s Three Wishes for Ultrarunning in 2026

AJW asks the genie in the bottle for three wishes for ultrarunning in 2026.

Caring and Kindness: A Conversation with Aimee Kohler of The Running Kind

Aimee Kohler, founder of The Running Kind, has created a race organization and community based on sustainability.

The Best of iRunFar in 2025

A look back at the best of iRunFar in 2025.

Every Surface, Any Distance: Top Ultramarathon Performances of 2025

A look at the top ultra performances across various surfaces and distances in 2025.

Norda 001A Review

An in-depth review of the norda 001A trail running shoes.

“The Joyes of Hardrock:” A Film About Gabe Joyes and the Hardrock 100

Dad, coach, professional runner, and iRunFar columnist, Gabe Joyes, tackles the many challenges of the 2025 Hardrock 100.

2025 Trans Bhutan Trail: The Trail That Connects Us

A running adventure on the 265-mile Trans Bhutan Trail in Asia.

AJW’s 2025 Year in Ultrarunning Awards

AJW’s picks for various 2025 end-of-year awards for ultrarunners.

Salomon Adv Skin 5 Review (2025 Update)

An in-depth review of the Salomon Adv Skin 5 running vest as it was updated in 2025.

“I’m Not a Runner:” A Profile of Henriette Albon

A profile of trail runner Henriette Albon and her unique relationship with the sport.

Ask the Pro: Overuse Injuries, Taper Schedules, and Cold-Weather Running

Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things trail running.

This Week In Running: December 22, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 22, 2025.

Putting the Pieces Together

Zach Miller thinks about the magic behind big running performances.

Chasing North Stars: A Conversation with Abby Hall

A profile on 2025 Western States 100 champion Abby Hall and how she pursues her dreams.

A Carb Load, but With Books

Sabrina Little shares some of the running books she’s used to keep the intellectual catabolism of long runs from eating her alive.

Rossignol Vezor Review

An in-depth review of the Rossignol Vezor trail running shoe.

“For Our Mountains:” A Film About John Kelly’s 2025 Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt

An inside look at John Kelly’s 2025 Appalachian Trail FKT attempt, and the crew that supported him.

This Week In Running: December 15, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 15, 2025.

“Trail Folk:” A Close-Up Portrait of Tara Dower

A quirky and fun film following Tara Dower’s 2025 season.

Revisiting DNFs as a Component of Ultrarunner of the Year Voting

AJW explains how he factors DNFs into his Ultrarunner of the Year ballot.

Hoka Tecton X 3 Review

An in-depth review of the Hoka Tecton X 3 trail running shoes.

How Long Can You Last: A Pace Analysis of the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra

A look at the pacing data from the top runners at the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra.

“A Lap for Bill:” Zach Miller Honors His Friend at the 2025 Hardrock 100

The story of how Zach Miller took ultrarunning superfan Bill Dooper for a lap around the 2025 Hardrock 100.

2025 Sports Medicine Holiday Gift Guide

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan offers gift ideas to keep the runner in your life running strong and injury-free.

This Week In Running: December 8, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 8, 2025.

2026 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

Results from the lottery for the 2026 Hardrock 100.

2026 Western States 100 Top Entrants

A look at some of the top entrants into the 2026 Western States 100.

Legendary Aid Stations: Crossroads at the Uwharrie 100 Mile

AJW honors the legendary Crossroads aid station at the Uwharrie 100 Mile.

2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Champs: Reflections on Growth and Continued Challenges

A look at the relevance of and the challenges federation-based events face.

Coming Full Circle: A Profile of Yassine Diboun

A profile of ultrarunner Yassine Diboun, founder of the Wy’east Wolfpack.

The Swerve

A creative essay about the philosophical journey ultrarunning can take us on.

Kahtoola Microspikes Ghost Review

An in-depth review of the Kahtoola Microspikes Ghost winter running traction device.

This Week In Running: December 1, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 1, 2025.

Things I Am Thankful For

AJW reflects on what he’s thankful for over the past year.

Rabbit High Country Review

An in-depth review of the rabbit High Country trail running shoe.

Meet the Heroes of Côte d’Ivoire’s Backyard Ultra Scene

Côte d’Ivoire runners Marius Kouakou and Adele Al Khalil are making a mark on the backyard ultra scene.

Ask the Pro: Trail Super Shoes, Eating for Performance, and Summer Race Schedules

Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things trail running.

This Week In Running: November 24, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 24, 2025.

2025 IAU 50k World Championships Postponed Just Two Weeks Before Event

The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships are rescheduled for March 2026 amid air quality concerns in New Delhi, India.

2025 JFK 50 Mile Results: Jade Belzberg and Hans Troyer Seize Wins

Jade Belzberg (Canada) and Hans Troyer win the historic 2025 JFK 50 Mile.

2025 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k Results: Jeff Mogavero and Sunmaya Budha Victorious

Jeff Mogavero (U.S.) and Sunmaya Budha (Nepal) won the 2025 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k via two very different races.

Sounding Off

Zach Miller thinks about the ever-present noise in our lives and how running can provide a valuable escape.

Best GPS Running Watches of 2026

iRunFar reviews the best GPS watches for running from Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Amazfit, Apple, and Polar.

The North Face Summit Vectiv Sky 2 Review

An in-depth review of The North Face Summit Vectiv Sky 2 trail running shoe.

Go Beyond Racing: The Trail Running Vision of Todd and Renee Janssen

A profile of Todd and Renee Janssen and Go Beyond Racing.

Training Is a Hopeful Act

Sabrina Little examines how the virtue of hope can play into our running and lives.

From Orienteering to 2025 Short Trail World Champ: A Conversation with Tove Alexandersson

A profile of Sweden’s Tove Alexandersson, winner of the 2025 Trail World Championships Short Trail.

This Week In Running: November 17, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 17, 2025.

The Wahoo KICKR RUN Brings Trail Run Training Indoors

From marathon prep to trail running training, the Wahoo KICKR RUN treadmill offers dynamic pacing and amazing terrain simulation.