A look at the hype surrounding ultramarathons and how the sport’s growth adds and detracts from the experience.
Michael Lebowitz’s journey from runner to addict to clean runner.
Dylan Bowman reports on his course record win at the 2012 Leona Divide 50 Mile.
A look at the Vertical Kilometer record.
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iRunFar joins Montrail in presenting the Western States 100 Memorial Day Training Camp’s Panel Discussion.
AJW explains how Jamie Moyer and Meghan Arbogast have redefined what 50-year-oldish athletes are capable of.
Timothy Olson explains how he went from drug addict to top ultramarathoner and the lessons his journey has for everyone.
An in-depth of the Scarpa Spark, a sub-10 ounce, 6mm drop all-around trail shoe.
Geoff Roes takes a look at why he races and comes up with reasons that extend beyond himself.
A video interview with the women of Team USA – Amy Sproston, Meghan Arobgast, and Pam Smith – after they won the 2012 IAU 100k World Championship.
Video coverage of the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships press conference.
A video interview with Giorgio Calcaterra, the 2012 IAU 100k World Champion.
A video interview with Jonas Buud following his PR and Swedish national record performance at the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships.
A video interview with Michael Wardian and Meghan Arbogast prior to the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships.
Live coverage of the 2012 IAU 100k World Championship.
AJW ponders whether we head to the trails or out for the long run to find ourselves or lose ourselves.
An in-depth review of The North Face Single-Track Hayasa trail running shoe.
Dakota Jones’ “interesting” take on his win at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 mile.
An interview with Salameh Al Aqra, the 2012 Marathon des Sables champion.
A video interview with Mohamad Ahansal following his second place finish at the 2012 Marathon des Sables.
A video interview with Timothy Olson following his second place finish at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 mile.
A joint video interview with Tyler Stewart and Stephanie Howe after the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50.
Looking to the top women of ultrarunning for inspiration … and a good laugh.
A video interview with Joelle Vaught following her course record-setting win at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
A video interview with Dakota Jones after his course-record setting win at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
Results from the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
Live coverage of the Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
AJW explores how “your run,” whatever it is, makes you a runner.
An in-depth review of the Asics Gel Fuji Racer.
A preview of the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
Geoff Roes explores the intrigue of the 100-mile distance and the lack of one correct training program.
Results and recap of the 2012 Hell’s Hills 25k, the fifth event in the 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.
Survival lessons that can be applied in training for your first 100 miler.
A Spring Cleaning sale in the iRunFar Store.
A look at South Africa’s popular ultramarathon, the Two Oceans Marathon.
Results and commentary on the 2012 Marathon des Sables.
An interview with Patrick Bauer, Marathon des Sables race director, before the 2012 race.
A preview of the 2012 Marathon des Sables.
AJW talks about the legacy of Caballo Blanco.
A video interview with Rachid El Morabity, the 2011 Marathon des Sables champion, prior to the 2012 race.
An in-depth review of the Saucony Peregrine 2 trail running shoes.
Dakota Jones’ account of running the Zion Traverse across Zion National Park.
A look at trail running in Denmark.
Meghan Hicks’ race report from the 2012 3 Days of Syllamo stage race in Arkansas.
An April Fool’s look at the Barkley Marathons (with updates and results).
Western States and Hardrock 100s to change race format.
A discussion of the degree to which it’s a runner’s responsibility to know the course he or she is running?
An in-depth review of the Montrail Mountain Masochist II trail running shoe.
Geoff Roes explores his spring optimism for his upcoming season as well as the sport of trail running.
A look at the elements that going into recovering from a running injury.
An interview with Karl Meltzer about his 32nd 100 mile victory at the Antelope Island Buffalo Run and his approach to 100 milers.
AJW discusses “flow” and how it allows for optimal ultrarunning performance.
Ellie Greenwood’s race report from her course record-setting victory at the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.
Limited-edition Salomon S-Lab Sense giveaway.
Adam Campbell’s race report from his victory at the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.
A video interview with Gary Gellin about his course record setting win at the 2012 Way Too Cool 50k.
A video interview with Sage Canaday following his second place finish 2012 Chuckanut 50k.
