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Kilian Jornet Interview on His Grand Teton FKT and the Pikes Peak Marathon

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet about his Grand Teton FKT and upcoming run at the 2012 Pikes Peak Marathon.

2012 Leadville 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Leadville 100.

New Balance MT1010 Review

A review of the New Balance MT1010.

2012 Leadville 100 Preview

A preview of the 2012 Leadville Trail 100 run.

Young Money: Effects of the New Big Money Ultras

A look at the new big money races in ultrarunning and the excitement they create.

De Gasperi Master-Class Continues at Sierre-Zinal

Results of the 2012 Sierre-Zinal Skyrunning race in Switzerland.

2012 Waldo 100k Preview

A preview of the 2012 Waldo 100k, the first event in the 2012-13 Montrail Ultra Cup.

Waterlogged Part II: Trials, Questions, and Suggestions Regarding Hydration and Ultramarathons

Interviews and suggestions based on the book Waterlogged and one runner’s trial based the book’s advice.

Gellin’s Group Attempts Tahoe Rim Trail FKT

A preview of Gary Gellin and company’s attempts to break Killian Jornet’s Tahoe Rim Trail FKT.

The Oregon Summer – Dave Terry Would Be Proud!

AJW pays tribute to Dave Terry in this, the Oregon Summer.

Best Trail Running Shoes of Outdoor Retailer Summer 2012

A look at the best new trail shoes of the 2012 summer Outdoor Retailer show.

Krar and Kimmel Cruise Past Competition to Win Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, La Sportiva Mountain Cup

Results from the 2012 Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, the finale of the 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Race.

Sage Canaday, 2012 White River 50 Champ Interview

An interview with Sage Canaday following his win at the 2012 White River 50.

Progression

Dakota Jones talks about the need for progression in mountain climbing and ultrarunning.

Trail Running in Seattle

Destination Dirt: Seattle, Washington provides Seattle-area trail running resources for new and experienced trail runners alike.

2012 Trail Runner Uphill Challenge

The 2012 Trail Runner Uphill Challenge featuring Max King, Brandy Erholtz, Anna Frost, and Philipp Reiter.

Female Athlete Triad

A personal look at the female athlete triad, a state of imbalance between diet equilibrium, hormone regulation, and bone density.

Nature, Community, and Freedom – Our Shared Values

AJW talks of ultrarunning’s shared values – nature, community, and freedom.

The Mountain Wilderness Factor

Geoff Roes explains why he think mountain athletes have an advantage in ultramarathons.

Inov-8 Race Elite 15 Pack Review

An in-depth review of the Inov-8 Race Elite 15 pack.

Interview with Mike Morton, 2012 Badwater 135 Champion

An interview with Mike Morton following his win at the 2012 Badwater Ultramarathon.

The International Skyrunning Federation’s Response to the Speedgoat 50k Ruling

The International Skyrunning Federation’s response to the 2012 Speedgoat 50k ruling on Kilian Jornet.

Anna Frost 2012 Speedgoat 50k Race Report

Anna Frost’s race report from her win at the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

Anna Frost, 2012 Speedgoat 50k Champion, Interview

An interview with Anna Frost following her win at the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

Karl Meltzer Talks About His 2012 Speedgoat 50k Decision

An interview with Karl Meltzer regarding his ruling on Kilian Jornet’s switchback cutting at the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

2012 Speedgoat 50k Results

Results from the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

Connecting the Dots

AJW talks of re-discovering and savoring the mundane.

2012 Speedgoat 50k Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

Anna Frost Pre-2012 Speedgoat 50k Interview

An interview with Anna Frost before the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

Anton Krupicka Pre-2012 Speedgoat 50k Interview

An interview with Anton Krupicka before the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

Kilian Jornet Pre-2012 Speedgoat 50k Interview

An interview with Kilian Jornet before the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

2012 Speedgoat 50k Preview

A preview of the 2012 Speedgoat 50k.

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.