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Adidas Adizero XT 4, Response Trail 19, and Supernova Riot 4 Reviews

Review of the Adidas Adizero XT 4, Response Trail 19, and Supernova Riot 4.

The People

Dakota Jones takes a look at the people who make up ultrarunning.

Shalane Flanagan Pre-Olympics Interview

An interview with Shalane Flanagan ahead of the her run in the 2012 Summer Olympics marathon.

Kara Goucher Pre-Olympics Interview

An interview with Kara Goucher ahead of the her run in the 2012 Summer Olympics marathon.

Hardrock 2012 and the Rocky Mountain Slam

Darcy Africa’s race report from her victory at the 2012 Hardrock 100.

Death, One Step at a Time: My Adventures Dabbling in a 24-Hour Race

Duncan Larkin recounts his midlife crisis – a 24 hour running race.

2012 Western States 100 Prediction Contest Results

The results of iRunFar’s 2012 Western States 100 prediction contest announcing who wins the great Montrail and Mountain Hardwear prizes!

Badwater Ultramarathon Profile

A look at the 2012 Badwater 135.

Hal-O-Matic

A “tribute” to Hal Koerner following his win at the 2012 Hardrock 100.

Hoka One One Bondi B Review

An in-depth video review of the Hoka One One Bondi B road running shoe.

Joe Grant and Dakota Jones Post-2012 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Joe Grant (2nd) and Dakota Jones (3rd) following the 2012 Hardrock 100.

The Larger Picture

Geoff Roes writes about stepping away from racing and what it means for his larger picture.

Darcy Africa, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview with Darcy Africa following her win at the 2012 Hardrock 100.

Hal Koerner, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champ, Interview

Hal Koerner interviewed after his win at the 2012 Hardrock 100.

The Hardrock 100 and Badwater Ultramarathon… Happy Trails Style

The Happy Trails comic takes a look at the Hardrock 100 and Badwater 135.

2012 Hardrock 100 Results

Results from the 2012 Hardrock 100.

Sunny Brain or Rainy Brain?

AJW discusses how we can retrain our brains to deal with ultramarathon adversity.

The Voice of Hardrock – Part 6: To Evolve

Hardrock 100 veterans talk about if and how the race should evolve.

Hal Koerner Pre-2012 Hardrock 100 Interview

An interview with Hal Koerner before the 2012 Hardrock 100.

Karl Meltzer Pre-2012 Hardrock 100 Interview

An interview with Karl Meltzer before the 2012 Hardrock 100.

2012 Hardrock 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Hardrock 100.

The Voice of Hardrock – Part 5: It’s a Girl!

Diana Finkel and Karl Meltzer talk about the 2010 Hardrock 100 when Diana nearly won outright and Karl didn’t finish.

The Voice of Hardrock – Part 4: Virginius

Veteran Hardrock 100 runners describe tackling Virginius.

2012 Hardrock 100 Preview

A preview of the 2012 Hardrock 100.

Dakota Jones’ 2012 Hardrock 100 Taper Report

Dakota Jones pre-2012 Hardrock 100 taper report.

The Voice of Hardrock – Part 3: Course Marking

A look at what course marking and route finding is like at the Hardrock 100.

Waterlogged – A Dogma-Shattering Book?

A look a Tim Noakes’ book Waterlogged, which challenges accepted theories on endurance sport hydration and electrolyte replacement.

The Voices of Hardrock – Part 2: Is It a Race?

A look into whether the Hardrock is more a race or a run.

The Voices of Hardrock – Part 1: Adventure

A look into the adventure that is the Hardrock 100.

New Hardrock 100 Lottery Procedures

AJW takes a look at the changes to the Hardrock 100’s lottery procedure.

Vivobarefoot Breathos Review

A review of the VIVOBAREFOOT Breatho minimalist trail running shoe.

Mountain Fever

Geoff Roes explains how he’s feeling kind of ill.

Proud to Be Chicked

Mike Wolfe explains why he is proud to have been “chicked” by Ellie Greenwood at the 2012 Western States 100.

Life to the Utmost: Timothy Olson’s 2012 Western States 100 Race Report

Timothy Olson’s race report from his course record-setting win at the 2012 Western States 100.

Portrait of the Western States 100 Course Records

A tribute to aa the course records set at the Western States 100, including Ellie Greenwood’s and Timothy Olson’s 2012 course records.

The Cup Runneth Over

AJW is feels the pain of not running Western States… despite his best efforts.

Krissy Moehl Post-2012 Western States 100 Interview

An interview with Krissy Moehl after her fourth place finish at the 2012 Western States 100.

Patience: Ellie Greenwood’s 2012 Western States 100 Race Report

Ellie Greenwood’s race report from her record setting win at the 2012 Western States 100.

Jorge Maravilla Post-2012 Western States 100 Interview

An interview with Jorge “More Smiles” Maravilla, the happiest man in ultrarunning, after his eighth place finish at the 2012 Western States 100.

Wildfires

Dakota Jones reflects on the wildfires and their effect on terrain we love.

Ryan Sandes Post-2012 Western States 100 Interview

An interview with Ryan Sandes after his second place at the 2012 Western States 100.

Rory Bosio Post-2012 Western States 100 Interview

An interview with Rory Bosio after her second place finish at the 2012 Western States 100.

AJW’s Post-2012 Western States 100 Commentary

Andy Jones-Wilkins shares his thoughts on the 2012 Western States 100.

Timothy Olson 2012 Western States 100 Champ Interview

An in-depth interview with Timothy Olson following his course record-setting win at the 2012 Western States 100.

Ellie Greenwood 2012 Western States 100 Champ Interview

An in-depth interview with Ellie Greenwood following her course record-setting win at the 2012 Western States 100.

2012-13 Montrail Ultra Cup Schedule

The 2012-13 Montrail Ultra Cup Schedule

Timothy Olson & Ellie Greenwood 2012 WS100 Finish Line Interviews

Timothy Olson and Ellie Greenwood interviewed at the finish of the 2012 Western States 100, where they both broke the course record.

Ellie Greenwood Pre-2012 Western States 100 Inteview

A video interview with Ellie Greenwood, the defending Western States 100 champ, before the 2012 race.

Timothy Olson Pre-2012 Westen States 100 Interview

A video interview with Timothy Olson before the 2012 Western States 100.

Michael Wardian Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview with Michael Wardian before the 2012 Western States 100.

Nikki Kimball Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview with Nikki Kimball before the 2012 Western States 100.

2012 Western States 100 Group Think Predictions

The wisdom of the masses predict the 2012 Western States 100 winners and top finishers.

Andy Jones-Wilkins Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview

AJW pontificates about the 2012 Western States 100 and shares what the race needs to do in the next five years.

A Letter to the 2012 Western States 100 Runners

AJW gives advice to runners about to embark upon the Western States 100.

Aliza Lapierre Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview with Aliza Lapierre before the 2012 Western States 100.

Knowing What’s Possible and the Western States 100

Geoff Roes ponders the 2012 Western States 100 and reflects upon his course record.

2012 Western States 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Western States 100.

2012 Western States 100 Pre-Race Story Roundup

A round up of 2012 pre-race Western States 100 stories and interviews.

Pre-WS100 ’12 Interviews with Dave Mackey, Tim Olson, David Riddle & Ryan Sandes

Interviews with Dave Mackey, Tim Olson, David Riddle, and Ryan Sandes before the 2012 Western States 100.

Pre-WS100 ’12 Interviews with Rory Bosio, Liza Howard & Aliza Lapierre

Interviews with Rory Bosio, Liza Howard, and Aliza Lapierre before the 2012 Western States 100.

Pre-WS100 ’12 Interviews with Amy Sproston, Ellie Greenwood, Kami Semick & Lizzy Hawker

Interviews with Amy Sproston, Ellie Greenwood, Kami Semick, and Lizzy Hawker before the 2012 Western States 100.