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Run Free: Salomon Super Spring Contest

A multimedia contest for a Ragnar Trail Relay entry and some sweet Salomon S-Lab gear!

2013 Buffalo Run 50k: Bryon Powell’s Report

Bryon Powell reports on the lessons he learned running the 2013 Buffalo Run 50k.

Holding Back: The Ultrarunner’s Art of Restraint

AJW shares some why ultrarunners should show restraint in training and some tips on how to do that.

2013 Highland Fling Preview

A preview of the 53-mile Hoka Highland Fling run in the Scotland.

Brooks Cascadia 8 Review

A review of the Brooks Cascadia 8 trail running shoe.

2013 Ultra-Trail Mount Fuji Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2013 Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji ultramarathon in Japan.

Fastest Known Times

Geoff Roes examines the downsides to the Fastest Known Time trend.

2013 Marathon des Sables Photo Gallery

Photo gallery of the 2013 Marathon des Sables by Kirsten Kortebein.

How to Enjoy?

Joe Grant reflects on the question “How to enjoy?”

On Believing: Meghan Hicks’s Marathon des Sables Race Report

Meghan Hicks’ race report from her win at the 2013 Marathon des Sables.

Lake Sonoma 50: Old School Meets New School

AJW reflects on John Medinger, John’s Lake Sonoma 50, and how the race successfully blends the “new school” into the “old school.”

Meghan Hicks, 2013 Marathon des Sables Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Meghan Hicks following her win at the 2013 Marathon des Sables stage race in Morocco.

Pearl Izumi E:Motion Trail N1 Review

An in-depth review of the Pearl Izumi E:Motion Trail N1 trail running shoe.

Mohamad Ahansal, 2013 Marathon des Sables Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mohamad Ahansal following his win at the 2013 Marathon des Sables stage race in Morocco.

Shoes and Minimalism

Dakota Jones shares his views on minimalism and shoe selection.

Cameron Clayon Post-2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Cameron Clayton after his second place finish at the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Joelle Vaught Post-2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Joelle Vaught after her second place finish at the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Cassie Scallon, 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Champ, Interview

An in-depth video interview (with transcript) with Cassie Scallon following his course record-setting win at the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Sage Canaday, 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Champ, Interview

An in-depth video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday following his course record-setting win at the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Jodee Adams-Moore: Running Wild in the Northwest

An in-depth interview with Chuckanut 50k course record holder, Jodee Adams-Moore.

2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Results

Results of the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Finding Perspective on the Run

AJW looks into how lessons about perspective changed his life and his running.

Live Coverage of the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile

Live coverage of the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Salomon S-Lab XT 5 Softground Review

A review of the Salomon S-Lab XT 5 Softground trail running shoes.

One Story of Overtraining

Geoff Roes talks candidly about his experience with Overtraining Syndrome.

2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Women’s Preview

A preview of the women’s field at the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Uhan’s Three Laws of Running Injury

Joe Uhan explains his three laws of running injury.

2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Men’s Preview

A preview of the men’s field at the 2013 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2013 Marathon des Sables Results

Results of and commentary on the 2013 Marathon des Sables.

Salameh Al Aqra Pre-2013 Marathon des Sables Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Salameh Al Aqra before the 2013 Marathon des Sables stage race in Morocco.

Called Again: A Look at Jennifer Pharr-Davis

AJW discusses Jennifer Pharr-Davis ahead of the release of her new book, Called Again.

Lhoucine Akhdar Pre-2013 Marathon des Sables Interview

A video interview (with transcript) of Lhoucine Akhdar before the 2013 Marathon des Sables stage race in Morocco.

Rachid El Morabity Pre-2013 Marathon des Sables Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Rachid El Morabity before the 2013 Marathon des Sables stage race in Morocco.

2013 Marathon des Sables Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2013 Marathon des Sables stage race in the Moroccan Sahara.

Mohamad Ahansal Pre-2013 Marathon des Sables Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mohamad Ahansal before the 2013 Marathon des Sables.

Pearl Izumi Ultra Apparel Review

A review of Pearl Izumi’s Ultra line of apparel, specifically the Ultra Inside-Out Long Sleeve Shirt and Ultra Split Shorts.

Improvement

Dakota Jones explains what “improvement” really means to him.

She Went That-Away: The Rory Bosio Interview

An in-depth interview with ultrarunner Rory Bosio.

Western States Announces Changes

AJW announces important changes for the 2013 Western States 100.

Building Up: Terrapin Mountain 50k

AJW looks 50ks, March, and reviving the competitive urge.

2013 Two Oceans Marathon Women’s Preview

A preview of the stacked women’s field at the 2013 Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa.

2013 Two Oceans Marathon Men’s Preview

A preview of the stacked men’s field at the 2013 Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa.

Salomon Sense Mantra Review

A review of the Salomon Sense Mantra trail running shoe.

Beverley Anderson-Abbs: Tough Undefined

An in-depth profile of Beverley Anderson-Abbs ahead of her attempt to run the 2013 Barkley Marathons.

Why We DNF

Geoff Roes writes about why we drop out (DNF) ultramarathons.

For the Love

Joe Grant talks about running for the love of it despite fatigue.

Trail Running in Chicago

A guide to trail running around Chicago, Illinois.

Karl Meltzer, 2013 Buffalo Run 100 Mile Champion, Interview

An interview with Karl Meltzer following his win at the 2013 Antelope Island Buffalo Run 100 mile, the 35th 100 mile victory of his ultrarunning career.

Running and the 10,000 Hour Rule

AJW looks at how Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule might apply to running.

Orange Mud HydraQuiver Review

A review of the Orange Mud HydraQuiver single-bottle, backpack style hydration pack.

Welcome New York Times Visitors!

An introduction to iRunFar for New York Times readers coming to iRF from the Kilian Jornet article.

Weekend Warriors

With an expanding family, Max King looks to find adventure closer to home.

Mike Wardian’s Road/Trail to Recovery

An interview with Michael Wardian as he returns to racing after a significant injury break.

Danelle Ballengee and the Art of Suffering

An interview with Danelle Ballengee.

Timothy Olson Post-2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

An interview with Timothy Olson after his second place finish at the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Ruby Muir, 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon Champ Interview

A video interview with Ruby Muir following her win at the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Sage Canaday, 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon Champ Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday following his win at the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon.

2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon Results

Results of the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon 100k in New Zealand.

Timothy Olson Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview

A video interview with Timothy Olson before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

François d’Haene Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview

A video interview with François d’Haene before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Thrill of Victory, Agony of the Feet

AJW shares how to prevent and deal with foot problems in ultramarathons.

Live Coverage of the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon

Live coverage of the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon around Rotorua, New Zealand.

Sage Canaday Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview

A video interview with Sage Canaday before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.