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Joelle Vaught 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Champion Interview

A video interview with Joelle Vaught following her course record-setting win at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Dakota Jones 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Champion Interview

A video interview with Dakota Jones after his course-record setting win at the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Results

Results from the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Live Coverage

Live coverage of the Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

The Daily Constitutional: What Makes You a Runner

AJW explores how “your run,” whatever it is, makes you a runner.

Asics Gel Fuji Racer Review

An in-depth review of the Asics Gel Fuji Racer.

Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Preview

A preview of the 2012 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

100 Mile Intrigue: Embracing the Unknown

Geoff Roes explores the intrigue of the 100-mile distance and the lack of one correct training program.

Woods and Bryant Victorious at Hell’s Hills 25k

Results and recap of the 2012 Hell’s Hills 25k, the fifth event in the 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Surviving Your First 100 Miler – Part 1: Preparation

Survival lessons that can be applied in training for your first 100 miler.

The Two Oceans Marathon: South Africa’s “Other” Ultra

A look at South Africa’s popular ultramarathon, the Two Oceans Marathon.

2012 Marathon des Sables Results [Update With Stage 6/Final Results]

Results and commentary on the 2012 Marathon des Sables.

Patrick Bauer, Marathon des Sables Race Director, Interview

An interview with Patrick Bauer, Marathon des Sables race director, before the 2012 race.

2012 Marathon des Sables Preview

A preview of the 2012 Marathon des Sables.

Rachid El Morabity Pre-2012 Marathon des Sables Interview

A video interview with Rachid El Morabity, the 2011 Marathon des Sables champion, prior to the 2012 race.

Saucony Peregrine 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Saucony Peregrine 2 trail running shoes.

Racing the Sun: Running the Zion Traverse

Dakota Jones’ account of running the Zion Traverse across Zion National Park.

Trail Running in Denmark

A look at trail running in Denmark.

3 Days of Syllamo 2012 Race Report

Meghan Hicks’ race report from the 2012 3 Days of Syllamo stage race in Arkansas.

Bark(ley)ing Up The Wrong Tree & 2012 Barkley Marathons Results

An April Fool’s look at the Barkley Marathons (with updates and results).

Special Announcement from WSER and HRH

Western States and Hardrock 100s to change race format.

Freedom With Responsibility

A discussion of the degree to which it’s a runner’s responsibility to know the course he or she is running?

Montrail Mountain Masochist II Review

An in-depth review of the Montrail Mountain Masochist II trail running shoe.

Spring Fever

Geoff Roes explores his spring optimism for his upcoming season as well as the sport of trail running.

Anatomy of a Running Injury – Part 2

A look at the elements that going into recovering from a running injury.

Karl Meltzer 32nd 100 Mile Victory Interview

An interview with Karl Meltzer about his 32nd 100 mile victory at the Antelope Island Buffalo Run and his approach to 100 milers.

Flow: The Path to Optimal Experience

AJW discusses “flow” and how it allows for optimal ultrarunning performance.

Knuckling Down, Sucking It Up: Ellie Greenwood’s Chuckanut 50k

Ellie Greenwood’s race report from her course record-setting victory at the 2012 Chuckanut 50k.

Limited-Edition Salomon S-Lab Sense Giveaway

Limited-edition Salomon S-Lab Sense giveaway.

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.