AJW compares the stages of the Western States 100 to the different phases of life.
Hannah Green contemplates the importance of the simple daily tasks that keep us grounded in changing times.
After trail running and ultrarunning for almost a decade, China’s Miao Yao has reinvented her relationship with the sport.
There’s no need to think of ultramarathons as sufferfests. Run ultras for your own reasons and suffer less!
iRunFar’s guide to the best running vests, including hydration packs from CamelBak, Nathan, Osprey, Patagonia, Salomon, UltrAspire, and USWE.
Michelino Sunseri cleared of switchback-cutting charges by presidential pardon.
A review of ‘The Running Ground,’ a new memoir by Nicholas Thompson.
Physiotherapist Joe Uhan presents a three-step maintenance plan for keeping your body running smoothly.
Ireland’s Caitriona Jennings talks about setting a new women’s 100-mile world record at the 2025 Tunnel Hill 100 Mile.
Anne Flower talks about the lead-up and details of her record-setting run at the 2025 Tunnel Hill 50 Mile.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 10, 2025.
Caitriona Jennings of Ireland set a new women’s 100-mile world record of 12:37:04 in her first attempt at the distance.
Anne Flower ran 5:18:57 to set a new women’s 50-mile world record (to be confirmed) at the 2025 Tunnel Hill 50 Mile in Illinois.
AJW honors the legendary Snow Valley Peak aid station at the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Mile.
The Running Industry Diversity Coalition has released a toolkit with actionable steps to increase diversity in trail running.
We’ve pulled together some of the best gifts for the ultrarunner in your life.
Why taking care of teeth and gums can help athletic performance in endurance runners.
The best gifts for the women in your life who love the trails.
An in-depth review of the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 road running shoe.
We recommend some of the best products tested that are currently on the market from brands like Shokz, Salomon, Patagonia, and others.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 3, 2025.
AJW ponders the mental struggles he encountered during the 2025 Javelina 100 Mile and how he overcame them.
A profile of Germany’s double mountain running world champion, the enigmatic Nina Engelhard.
Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers your questions on all things trail running.
A roundup of our favorite road-to-trail shoes that can perform well on nearly any surface from brands including adidas Terrex, Altra, Brooks, Hoka, Inov8, Merrell, and Nike.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 27, 2025.
From run clubs to legendary races, New York City has a thriving running community — ready to lace up?
AJW ponders the gift of still being able to train for and race the 2025 Javelina 100 Mile, 18 years after his first time at the event.
Sarah Perry of the U.K. sets a new women’s backyard ultra record with 95 yards, or 395.8 miles.
An in-depth review of the UltrAspire Alpha 6.0 Race Vest.
Get to know Miguel Hernandez, the Mile Style Run Club, and NYC’s most “thorough borough” in this new film by iRunFar and HOKA.
Sabrina Little examines how we learn lessons in civility through our running.
An interview with Sarah Webster after her 24-hour world record, set at the 2025 IAU 24-Hour World Championships in Albi, France.
A guide to the best lightweight trail running shoes for shorter, faster runs, including trail races with models from Brooks, Hoka, La Sportiva, Norda, The North Face, and VJ.
Filippo Caon shares the history, inspiration, and unique aspects of the Italian Translagorai Classic.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 20, 2025.
Great Britain’s Sarah Webster set a new women’s world record, and Ukraine’s Andrii Tkachuk dominated the men’s race.
Sarah Webster of Great Britain smashes the previous women’s 24-hour world record.
Running isn’t just about chasing PRs for this Los Angeles runner, it’s about building a legacy for others.
Make Los Angeles your training grounds with recommended trails, running club info, race details, and more.
Zach Miller ponders whether science and metrics are taking the wildness out of trail running.
An in-depth review of the Speedland GL:PDX trail running shoe.
A film following Dakota Jones and Martina Valmassoi as they navigate swapping roles as crew and runner in two races.
A fall, a runner in need, and the choice to abandon your own race results in order to help a complete stranger.
Physiotherapist Joe Uhan presents a stoplight system for a nuanced way to return to running after injury.
Some of the top contenders at the 2025 IAU 24-Hour World Championships, to be held on October 18 and 19 in France.
A new film, “Katharina,” follows Katharina Hartmuth as she navigates physical and mental health while racing the biggest ultras in the world.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 13, 2025.
Check out this new film by iRunFar, in partnership with HOKA, featuring Chef Tee Cozy, the Chicago Marathon, and a message of love.
Plus runs around Chicago that HOKA athlete Chef Tee from Cozy Noodles n’ Rice loves.
AJW reflects upon 14 years of writing AJW’s Taproom and some of his favorite articles this year.
A look at The North Face athletes who represented their countries at the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain.
A conversation with adventurer, photographer, writer, and newly appointed iRunFar managing editor, Eszter Horanyi.
Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things trail running.
Kilian Jornet has completed his States of Elevation project, summiting 72 peaks above 14,000 feet in the U.S. in 31 days.
An in-depth review of the Nike Kiger 10 trail running shoe.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 6, 2025.
The ninth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Skytop aid station in the Eastern States 100 Mile.
A profile of longtime ultrarunner, race director, and dog lover, Sean Meissner.
An in-depth review of the La Sportiva Mutant trail running shoe.
A profile of Anne Flower and her unconventional approach to running, following her record-setting win at the 2025 Leadville 100 Mile.
