An introduction to New Zealand’s Kepler Challenge trail ultramarathon.
A preview men’s field at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
A preview of the women’s field at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile championships.
Meghan Hicks reports on her experience at the 2012 Trail de Rodrigues and how it related to her time on tiny Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean.
An in-depth interview with Trent Briney after his second-place finish at the 2012 JFK 50 Mile, his ultra debut.
A look into Ian Torrence and his inspired stubbornness that have made him such a strong ultrarunner for so long.
Announcing The iRunFar Store’s 2012 Holiday Sale.
An in-depth video (and text) review of the Mizuno Wave Ascend 7 trail running shoe.
An interview with Emily Harrison following her second place finish at the 2012 JFK 50 Mile, her ultramarathon debut.
Max King’s race report from his course record-setting run at the 2012 JFK 50 Mile.
A report on and results of the 2012 Oxfam Trailwalker Hong Kong
Meghan Hicks shares her experience at the 2012 Trail Running Camp with Team Red, White & Blue.
Eillie Greenwood’s report of her course-record setting win at the 2012 JFK 50 mile.
A look at the UK’s Piece of String Fun Run race, a race without an announced distance.
Five tips to keep you running through early winter and the holiday season.
A look back at the history of the JFK 50 mile upon its 50th running.
Joe Uhan explains how to avoid compensation injuries after taking a fall while trail running.
How to treat injuries and trauma while trail running.
Joe Grant shares his experience of attempting the 2012 La Diagonale des Fous on Reunion island.
AJW writes of running the 2012 Mountain Masochist Trail Run after a long, injury-induced break from the sport.
A discussion of the changing of the seasons and how that affects trail running.
Dakota Jones reflects on moving to Boulder, Colorado.
An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Mike Foote.
AJW reflects on the time he spends running by himself.
A book review of Duncan Larkin’s Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well Being.
Geoff Roes introduces the concept of financial need-based scholarships for his Alaska Mountain Ultrarunning Camps.
A look at fell running shoes, equipment, and weather as well as the event types that make up fell running, including Rounds and Mountain Marathons.
A guide to the sport of fell running and its history.
Mike Foote’s race report from his win at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge Chile.
AJW talks about the experience of having an amazing run when you least expect it.
An in-depth review of The North Face Stormy Trail Jacket, a waterproof running jacket.
An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Meghan Arbogast.
One runner’s account of the rain-soaked 2012 TNF Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.
An in-depth guide to trail running in and around Moab, Utah, including Canyonlands National Park.
Ellie Greenwood looks back at how her running in high school laid the foundation for her enjoyment of running today.
A look at the 2012 Grand Raid de la Réunion (aka Diagonale des Fous).
A photo essay of Jenn Shelton’s and Jenn Benna’s first and second place finishes at the 2012 Pine to Palm 100.
AJW looks deeper into grit and ultrarunners.
An in-depth review of the Saucony Xodus 3.0 trail running shoe.
Geoff Roes explains what exactly makes certain places great places for him to be a runner.
A profile of ultrarunner Davy Crockett.
Willie McBride philosophizes on how ultrarunners stay connected with their environment, their world, and each other.
An introduction to a new iRunFar column, WeRunFar.
Bryon attempts to complete the Le Grizz 50 mile to earn a spot in the 2013 Western States 100.
AJW explores the fine art of pacing at an ultramarathon.
A review of the Vasque Pendulum trail shoe.
Dakota Jones writes of his win at the 2012 Hasetsune Cup in Japan.
A look at runners’ foot pain that may feel like, but not be plantar fasciitis and what to do about it.
Ellie Greenwood asks why more women aren’t running ultramarathons.
A look back at the first year of AJW’s Taproom as well as a look forward to the next year.
An in-depth video review (with transcript) of the Highgear XT7 ALTI-GPS.
Geoff Roes points out the diversity lacking in trail running and how we can each go about changing that.
A video interview with Max King following his win at the 2012 UROC 100k.
A video interview with Ellie Greenwood following her victory at the 2012 UROC 100k.
A video interview with Sage Canaday after his second place finish at the 2012 UROC 100k.
A video interview with Jorge Maravilla after his third place finish at the UROC 100k.
Results of the 2012 Ultra Cavalls del Vent.
