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Adam Campbell 2012 Chuckanut 50k Race Report

Adam Campbell’s race report from his victory at the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Gary Gellin 2012 Way Too Cool 50k Champ Interview

A video interview with Gary Gellin about his course record setting win at the 2012 Way Too Cool 50k.

Sage Canaday Post-2012 Chuckanut 50k Interview

A video interview with Sage Canaday following his second place finish 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Adam Campbell 2012 Chuckanut 50k Champ Interview

A video interview with Adam Campbell following his win at the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Ellie Greenwood 2012 Chuckanut 50k Champ Interview

A video interview with Ellie Greenwood following her course record setting win at the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Happy Trails: It’s a Bird!

The debut of EJ Murphy’s Happy Trails comic on iRunFar – It’s a Bird.

2012 Chuckanut 50k Results

Results from the 2012 Chuckanut 50k won by Adam Campbell and, in course record time, Ellie Greenwood.

Live Coverage of the 2012 Chuckanut 50k

Live coverage of the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Ellie Greenwood Pre-2012 Chuckanut 50k Interview

An interview with Ellie Greenwood, defending champ and course record holder, prior to the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Open Season (Or Is It The Endless Season?)

AJW takes a look at whether there’s now an endless competitive ultrarunning season and what that means.

2012 Chuckanut 50k Preview

A preview of the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Anatomy of a Running Injury – Part 1

A look at how training forces and tissues interact to cause running injuries.

Joe Uhan Launches Stay The Course Column

Joe Uhan introduces himself prior to launching a sports medicine and science column – Stay the Course – on iRunFar.

Geoff Roes’ 2012 Iditarod Trail Invitational (350-miles) Race Report

Geoff Roes’ report on winning the foot-race division at the 350-mile 2012 Iditarod Trail Invitational.

The Ticking Clock

AJW reflects on his injury setbacks and how he approaches them.

Salomon XT Wings S-Lab 4 Review

A review of the Salomon XT Wings S-Lab 4 trail running shoes.

Four New Items in the iRunFar Store

March 2012 additions to the iRunFar Store.

My Favorite Running Sunglasses

Bryon reveals his favorite running sunglasses.

Byrne and Lucrezi Scorch the Hills at the Hillbilly Half Marathon

Results and recap of the 2012 Hillbilly Half Mararthon trail race, the fourth event in the 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose: Running’s Raisons D’Etre?

AJW takes a look into what motivates runners to run.

Men’s Winter Running Apparel (2011/12)

A look at a few pieces of men’s winter running apparel.

Woods and Dalzot Look Good at Ugly Mudder

Results and recap of the 2012 Ugly Mudder trail race.

Barkley or the Olympic Trials?

AJW asks which is more difficult, finishing the Barkley Marathons or qualifying for the United States Olympic Marathon Trials.

What a Drag: Joe Grant’s Susitna 100 Experience

Joe Grant’s 2012 Susitna 100 report.

Women’s Winter Running Wardrobe (2011/12)

A look at a few pieces of women’s winter running apparel.

Alone Together

AJW looks at his use and enjoyment of both solo and group running.

Falling Short of Expectations.. and Rising to Meet Them

A look at expectations, how they break you down, and how you can make them your own.

Pearl Izumi Peak II Review

A review of the Pearl Izumi Peak II trail running shoe.

Perfect Weather for Red Hot Moab Trail Races

Results and recap of the 2012 Red Hot Moab trail races.

Pitchers and Catchers Report This Week!

AJW reflects on how the routines of spring yield the rhythm of our years.

Best Trail Running Shoes of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012

A look at the best trail running shoes of the 2012 winter Outdoor Retailer show.

Best Trail Running Gear of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012

A look at the best trail running gear of the 2012 winter Outdoor Retailer show.

Drop: It’s Hot!

A discussion of various running shoe heel-to-toe drops along with their pros and cons.

Embracing Winter: How Do You Do It?

A discussion of what trail and ultra runners do for exercise when winter hits full force.

Essential Paradox

AJW looks into whether simplicity is attainable in trail running and whether it takes complexity to get there.

Speedgoat 50k is an International Skyrace!

A look at Utah’s brutal Speedgoat 50k.

Endless Autumn: Running Through the Winter That Never Was

A discussion piece about trail running during this Winter that Wasn’t.

A Runner’s Knee Injury Opens Door to Alternative Healing

A look into one runners open-minded path to recovery from injury.

Woods and Bryant Win Uwharrie Mountain Run

Results and recap of the 2012 Uwharrie Mountain Run 20 miler.

Lessons From the Long Trail

A look at the lessons that can be gained from training for and running ultramarathons.

Altra Lone Peak Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Lone Peak zero-drop trail running shoes.

Interview with Teenage Ultrarunner Nick Halliday

An interview with Nick Halliday, a teenage trail running enthusiast.

No Need for Speed?

A comparative look at the top American performance in trail and road ultras.

Craig Thornley, the Next Western States RD, Interviewed

An interview with Craig Thornley, the next Western States 100 RD.

Grit: Have You Got It?

What is “grit” and have you got it?

2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Schedule

A look at the 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup schedule.

2011: The Year of the Running Video

A look back at the best of the trail running videos of 2011 and their effect on the sport.

Salomon Speedcross 3 Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon Speedcross 3.

2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc Lottery

Top entrants in the 2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.

Reflections on the Women’s Ultra Performance of the Year

AJW looks at the 2011 women’s ultrarunning performance of the year.

Salomon Advanced Skin S-Lab 12 Set Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon Advanced Skin S-Lab 12 Set.

Montrail Badwater Review

A review of the Montrail Badwater trail running shoe.

iRunFar Store Adds Trail Running Shoes

The iRunFar Store adds the Salomon Spikecross 3 CS, Salomon S-Lab Soft Ground, and Montrail Bajada trail running shoes.

Behind the Eyes of Powerhouse Lizzy Hawker

An in-depth look at international ultrarunner Lizzy Hawker.

The Legend of Olive Oil Joe

AJW takes a look at the legend of Olive Oil Joe Uhan.

Worlds Collide at the US Olympic Trials Marathon

A look at the trail and ultrarunning talents who qualified for the 2012 US Olympic Trials Marathon.

The Making of the New Balance MT110

An inside look at the development of New Balance’s MT110, including interviews with Anton Krupicka and Erik Skaggs.

Timothy Olson 2012 Bandera 100k Champion Interview

A video interview with Timothy Olson, 2012 Bandera 100k champ and USATF Trail 100k national champion.

Cassie Scallon 2012 Bandera 100k Champion Interview

A video interview with Cassie Scallon, 2012 Bandera 100k champ and USATF Trail 100k national champion.

2012 Bandera 100k Results and Links

Results and race report from the 2012 Bandera 100k won by Timothy Olson and Cassie Scallon.

Dave Mackey Pre-Bandera 100k 2012

A video interview with Dave Mackey before the 2012 Bandera 100k.

2012 Bandera 100k Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Bandera 100k.

Montrail Ultra Cup and Other Race Series Ideas

AJW takes a look at the Montrail Ultra Cup and some humorous alternatives.