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A Run Three Years in the Making…

After three years of commanding iRunFar, Editor-in-Chief Bryon leaves his website in (mostly) able hands and goes for a run.

Home on the [Western States] Trail

AJW explains why he calls the Western States Trail home.

Generation UCAN Sports Drink Mix Review

A review of Generation UCAN Sports Drink Mix.

Emelie Forsberg Post-2012 Zegama Interview

A video interview with Emelie Forsberg following her third place finish at the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.

Transvulcania Prediction Contest Results

The results from our 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon prediction contest.

The Roar of the Crowd

A look at why American trail races have less spectator support than their European counterparts.

Krar and Kimmel Clean Sweep the Jemez Trail Half Marathon

Results from the 2012 Jemez Trail Half Marathon.

Three Years of Living iRunFar

iRunFar’s Editor-in-Chief looks back at his first three years working full-time on iRunFar.

Kilian Jornet 2012 Zegama Marathon Champion Interview

A video interview with Kilian Jornet following his win at the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.

2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Results

Results from the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri alpine marathon.

2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.

Max King Pre-2012 Zegama Marathon Interview

A video interview with Max King before the 2012 Zegama Marathon.

2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Preview

A preview of the men’s and women’s field for the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.

Stories from the Pack

AJW looks at events that may have been overshadowed by last weekend’s Transvulcania.

Live, Love, Laugh: Anna Frost’s 2012 Transvulcania Race Report

Anna Frost’s race report from the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.

Kilian Jornet Post-2012 Transvulcania Interview

A video interview with Kilian Jornet between his runs at the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon and Zegama Marathon.

Krar and Kimmel Dominate at the Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run

Race results from the 2012 Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run.

The End of My Career

Dakota Jones’ take on his run at the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.

Anna Frost 2012 Transvulcania Champ Interview

A video interview with Anna Frost following her record-setting win at the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.

Dakota Jones 2012 Transvulcania Champion Interview

A video interview with Dakota Jones, the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon champion.

It’s Just Running

An insider look at the ultrarunner United Nations summit.

2012 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Results

Results from the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.

American Women Pre-2012 Transvulcania Interview

An interview with Darcy Africa and Nikki Kimball before the 2012 Transvulcania La Palma ultramarathon.

American Men Pre-2012 Transvulcania Interviews

An interview with Anton Krupicka, Mike Wolfe, Joe Grant, Geoff Roes, and Dakota Jones before the 2012 Transvulcania La Palma ultramarathon.

2012 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.

Walking the Labyrinth

AJW explores what the journey through a labyrinth can teach us about running and our lives.

Road Racing Flats for the Mountains (2012 Edition)

A look at how the road racing flats of 2012 handle the trails with reviews of the Adidas Adizero Hagio, Adidas Adizero Adios 2, and Asics Hyperspeed 5.

2012 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Prediction Contest

iRunFar’s 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon prediction contest with prizes from Salomon.

Ultrarunning Is Dead

Geoff Roes explains why he thinks “ultrarunning” is dead.

2012 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Women’s Preview

A preview of the women’s field for the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.

Shin Splints? Quit Pulling My Leg!

How to treat and recover from shin splints caused by running.

2012 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Men’s Preview

A preview of the men’s field for the 2012 Transvulcania.

Toys Don’t Matter

AJW looks at how running can make you smarter… and why it’s the running and not its accoutrements that provide the benefit.

2012 Three Peaks (UK) Race Report

Results from the 2012 Three Peaks race in the UK.

Suunto Ambit Review

A review of the Suunto Ambit wrist-top GPS (and much more) device.

The Hype Machine

A look at the hype surrounding ultramarathons and how the sport’s growth adds and detracts from the experience.

Running Before Daylight: Getting Clean and Staying Clean

Michael Lebowitz’s journey from runner to addict to clean runner.

Shattering the Stoke Meter: Leona Divide 50 Race Report

Dylan Bowman reports on his course record win at the 2012 Leona Divide 50 Mile.

Calculated Splits

[Click here  for full size comic.] Call for Comments (from Bryon) Do you take a highly analytic approach to your races, completely take it as it comes, or something in…

2012 Leona Divide 50 Mile Results

Results from the 2012 Leona Divide 50 Mile.

iRunFar to Sponsor WS100 Training Camp Panel Discussion

iRunFar joins Montrail in presenting the Western States 100 Memorial Day Training Camp’s Panel Discussion.

2012 Leona Divide 50 Preview

A preview of the 2012 Leona Divide 50 Mile.

Jamie Moyer and The Queen: Journeys That Redefine Age

AJW explains how Jamie Moyer and Meghan Arbogast have redefined what 50-year-oldish athletes are capable of.

My Path to Contentment: From Addict to Awakened Ultrarunner

Timothy Olson explains how he went from drug addict to top ultramarathoner and the lessons his journey has for everyone.

SCARPA Spark Review

An in-depth of the Scarpa Spark, a sub-10 ounce, 6mm drop all-around trail shoe.

What’s So Special About Racing?

Geoff Roes takes a look at why he races and comes up with reasons that extend beyond himself.

Team USA: Women’s 2012 IAU 100k World Champions Interview

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.

2012 IAU 100k World Championships Press Conference

Video coverage of the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships press conference.

Giorgio Calcaterra: 2012 IAU 100 World Champ Interview

A video interview with Giorgio Calcaterra, the 2012 IAU 100k World Champion.

Jonas Buud Post-2012 IAU 100k World Championships Interview

A video interview with Jonas Buud following his PR and Swedish national record performance at the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships.

2012 IAU 100k World Championship Results

Results from the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships.

Mike Wardian and Meghan Arbogast Pre-2012 IAU 100k World Championships

A video interview with Michael Wardian and Meghan Arbogast prior to the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships.

2012 IAU 100k World Championship Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 IAU 100k World Championship.

Lost or Found?

AJW ponders whether we head to the trails or out for the long run to find ourselves or lose ourselves.

2012 IAU 100K World Championships Preview

A preview of the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships.

The North Face Single-Track Hayasa Review

An in-depth review of The North Face Single-Track Hayasa trail running shoe.

Reese Ruland’s Quality Crewing Company (Dakota Jones’ Lake Sonoma 50 Race Report)

Dakota Jones’ “interesting” take on his win at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 mile.

Salameh Al Aqra, 2012 Marathon des Sables Champion

An interview with Salameh Al Aqra, the 2012 Marathon des Sables champion.

Mohamad Ahansal Post-2012 Marathon des Sables Interview

A video interview with Mohamad Ahansal following his second place finish at the 2012 Marathon des Sables.

Timothy Olson Post-2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Interview

A video interview with Timothy Olson following his second place finish at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 mile.

Tyler Stewart and Stephanie Howe Post-2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Interview

A joint video interview with Tyler Stewart and Stephanie Howe after the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50.

When I Grow Up….

Looking to the top women of ultrarunning for inspiration … and a good laugh.