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Jason Schlarb Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview

A video interview with Jason Schlarb before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Sean Meissner and the Ultramaratón Caballo Blanco

Sean Meissner reports on his experience at the 2013 Ultramaraton Caballo Blanco in Mexico’s Copper Canyon.

Rickey Gates Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview

A video interview with Rickey Gates before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Anna Frost Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview

A video interview with Anna Frost before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Emelie Forsberg Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview

A video interview with Emelie Forsberg before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

A New Breed

Geoff Roes looks into where new runners make take the sport of ultrarunning.

2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon Men’s Preview

An in-depth men’s field preview of the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon.

2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon Women’s Preview

An in-depth women’s field preview of the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Avoiding Quadraphenia

AJW explains how to prevent blown quads in an ultramarathon.

Zeke Tiernan: On His Own Schedule

An in-depth portrait of Zeke Tiernan as he takes a year off from racing after a successful 2012.

A Conversation with Filmmaker Joel Wolpert

An in-depth interview with ultrarunning filmmaker Joel Wolpert.

Fuego y Agua to Ultramaratón Caballo Blanco…The Adventure in Between

Sean Meissner writes of him Latin American travels between the Fuego y Agua Ultramarathon and Caballo Blanco Marathon.

Dreaded Stomach Issues

AJW explains how he avoids and/or deals with stomach issues in ultramarathons.

Trail Running in the United Arab Emirates

A guide to trail running in the United Arab Emirates.

What’s Your ITI?

Geoff Roes explains how Alaska’s 350-mile (and 1000-mile) Iditarod Trail Invitational inspires him.

Between The Roads

Joe Grant writes of reveling in running off the beaten path in one’s own neck of the woods.

Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Power of Positive Self-Talk

What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and its effects on running and how can they be overcome?

Ultrarunning Films

A look all the ultrarunning films out there.

Inaugural Cayuga Trails 50: Race and Giveaway

An introduction to the Cayuga Trails 50 and a chance to win one of three prize packs that include entry and gear from the race’s sponsors.

Sean Meissner and the Fuego y Agua 100k

Sean Meissner shares of his experience at the 2013 Fuego y Agua 100k.

Finding Fitness

AJW reflects on that run on which one finds they’ve returned to fitness.

Altra Superior Review

A review of the Altra Superior trail running shoe.

Health and the 2013 Moab Red Hot 55k

Dakota Jones uses his performance at the 2013 Moab Red Hot 55k as a lens to view himself and his running.

WeRunFar Profile: Team Born to Run

A look Team Born to Run, an Australian group that completed the 4 Deserts Grand Slam in 2012.

An Interview with Anna Frost

An in-depth interview with Anna Frost.

The Future Is In Good Hands

AJW ponders the effect young ultrarunners will have on the sport and talks to two such runners – Dylan Bowman and Timothy Olson – to get their takes.

2013 Fuego y Agua Races Preview

A preview of the 2013 Fuego y Agua races in Nicaragua.

Trail Running in and around Asheville, NC (Beer City, USA)

A guide to trail running in Asheville, North Carolina.

Mountain Healing

Geoff Roes finds happiness in a return to mountain exploration thanks to improving health.

2013 El Cruce Results

Results of the 2013 El Cruce race in Chile and Argentina.

Navigating the Pain Trail – Tissue Sensitivity, Defusing the Threat

The causes and effects of chronic pain on running… and how to mitigate them.

Lessons from the Road

Devon Yanko shares lessons she’s learned on the roads applies them to trail running.

Ray Miller 50: Quad Hammering Under the California Sun

AJW recounts his run at the 2013 Ray Miller 50/50.

Trail Running around Manitou Springs, Colorado

A guide to trail running in Manitou Springs, Colorado – home of Pikes Peak.

Food

Dakota Jones takes a fun journey to a better diet.

Taking Control of Your Race

Ian Torrence explains “how to take control of your race” during an ultramarathon.

Motion Pictures & Mountain People: Shooting the Breeze with The African Attachment

An in-depth interview with videographers, Greg Fell and Dean Leslie of The African Attachment.

Jez Bragg Completes 3,054-Kilometer Te Araroa Trail Expedition

An in-depth report on Jez Bragg’s successful completion of the 3,054-kilometer Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.

2013 Rocky Raccoon Race Preview

A profile of the Rocky Raccoon 100 in Texas.

Performance – The Beauty of Racing

AJW offers tips on how to perform best on your ultramarathon race day.

Gary Robbins’ HURT 100 Race Report

Gary Robbins’ race report from his course record-setting win at the 2013 HURT 100 in Hawaii.

El Cruce 2013 Race Preview

A preview of the 2013 El Cruce three-day stage race in Chile and Argentina.

Confidence

Geoff Roes highlights the importance of confidence in becoming a faster runner. He uses an example of how to become faster at running technical trails.

A Taste of Home

The first article in Joe Grant’s From My Doorstep column.

Trail Running in Salt Lake City

An in-depth guide to trail running in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.

Running With Your Heart: Claire Price’s Win at the Hong Kong 100k

Claire Price’s race report from her course record-setting win at the Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Running and Mindfulness Practice: Staying Calm and Alert

AJW explores finding a balance of calm and alertness and where that balance has taken him while running.

Optic Nerve Sunglasses Review

A review of multiple Optic Nerve sunglassses from the perspective of a trail runner.

Ice Climbing

Dakota Jones writes of the challenge and preparation needed for ice climbing.

Execute: Sage Canaday’s Course-Record Bandera 100k Race Report

Sage Canaday’s race report for the 2013 Bandera 100k, where he set a new course record and won the USATF 100k Trail National Championship.

Strava Holiday Challenge Results

The winner’s of iRunFar’s Holiday Run Challenge on Strava.

Racing Hard to the Finish

Ben Nephew highlights the impression made by strong finishes to a foot race, whatever the distance.

The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 2013 Lotto Results

A look at who’s entered in the 2013 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) after the January 2013 lottery.

Ode to the Old School Ultra: Willis River 50K Report

AJW writes about his experience at an “old school” ultramarathon.

The Brazil 135 Profile

A profile of the Brazil 135 ultramarathon, part of the Badwater World Cup.

UltrAspire Molecular Belt System (MBS) Review

An in-depth video review (with transcript) of the Molecular Belt System (MBS) hydration system.

New Beginnings

Geoff Roes writes about the opportunity inherent in a new beginning as a runner.

WeRunFar Profile: Liz Bauer and Scott Brockmeier

Liz Bauer and Scott Brockmeier profiled after Liz’s record-setting 36 hundred mile runs in 2012. (Scott logged 27 such runs.)

I Only Have One Pair of Legs

Ellie Greenwood considers when racing a lot might be racing too much.

Second Annual AJW’s Taproom Year in Ultrarunning Selections

AJW hands out his second annual AJW’s Taproom ultrarunning awards.

GORE RUNNING WEAR Outfit System Reviews

A review of GORE RUNNING WEAR’s X-Running Warm Outfit and X-Running Cool Wet Outfit Systems.