Lastest Articles

Strategies for Success from the Buffalo Run 50k

Strategies for ultramarathon success from the mind of Bryon Powell (and the Buffalo Run 50k).

2011 Antelope Island Buffalo Run Race Report

A race report for the 2011 Buffalo Run races on Antelope Island.

Bednosky and Woods win at Bel Monte 25k

iRunFar covers the Bel Monte Endurance Run 25k, the third race in the 2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Training to Fall (and Other “Odd” Training Tips)

A discussion of interesting methods and motivations for getting trail fit.

Saucony Peregrine Review

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

Trail Running in Turkey

A guide to trail running in Turkey from a local.

Ultrarunning Humor

A selection of ultrarunning humor.

Trail Running and Ultrarunning Clubs

A call for information for regarding trail running and ultrarunning clubs.

Mountain Cup & USATF Showdown at Nueces

iRunFar covers the USATF trail 50 mile national championship and the Nueces 25k, the second race in the 2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Inov-8 Bare-Grip 200 Review

An in-depth video and text review of the lightweight, low-profile Inov-8 Bare-Grip 200.

Ultrarunning in Japan

A discussion of ultrarunning Japan.

Trail Running in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

A guide to trail running in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Trail Runner to Sponsor Ultra Race of Champions

Announcement of new Trail Runner Ultra Race of Champions.

How to Recover from Plantar Fasciitis

Tips for how to recovery from plantar fasciitis.

Slick Running at the Red Hot Moab 55k

Race report and results for the 2011 Red Hot Moab 55k.

America’s Best Trail Running Cities Contest Winners

The winners of iRunFar’s America’s Best Trail Running Cities contest.

Geoff Roes’s Alaska Mountain Ultraruning Camps

An interview with Geoff Roes about his upcoming Alaska Mountain Ultrarunning Camps

New Balance Minimus Road Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance Minimus Road.

Submit Photos for Ultrarunning Book

A call for photos to include in forthcoming ultramarathon guide book, Relentless Forward Progress.

Winter Trail Escapes

Are you getting away for some winter time trail fun? If so, share the dirt with iRunFar!

Bryon Powell’s Training

Bryon Powell’s training log.

Ian Sharman Post-2011 Rocky Raccoon 100 Interview

Ian Sharman interviewed following his course record 12:44 at the 2011 Rocky Raccoon 100.

Nelson, Woods Win Uhwarrie Mountain Run

iRunFar covers the Uwharrie Mountain Run, the first race in the 2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Ian Sharman Destroys Rocky Raccoon 100 Course Record

Race reports and results from 2011 Rocky Raccoon featuring Ian Sharman’s 12:44:33!

Ian Sharman’s Pacers/Crew Report on his Rocky Raccoon 100 Win

Meredith Terranova reports on pacing and crewing Ian Sharman at the 2011 Rocky Raccoon 100.

Share the Gear Love

Non-Gear Girl gives a couple Valentines Day gift suggestions for the runner (or anyone) in your life.

Merrell Trail Glove vs. New Balance Minimus Trail Review

A thorough comparison of the New Balance Minimus Trail and Merrell Trail Glove.

America’s Best Trail Running Cities Contest!

iRunFar pulls together info on 32 of America’s best trail running cities.

SCARPA Pursuit Review

A review of the Scarpa Pursuit: An ecologically-friendly, ballistically-constructed long haul trail shoe for rugged terrain.

(Trail) Ultrarunner of the Year?

A discussion of whether comparing trail and road ultras is like comparing apples to bowling balls.

The Oversized Footprint of Ultrarunning

A discussion of the environmental impacts of ultrarunning and tips for lowering your environmental footprint.

Top Running Wind Jackets for Fall and Winter

Reviews of top running jackets from Sugoi, Brooks, and The North Face.

Many Elite Americans Drawn for UTMB

A list of the elite Americans entered in the 2011 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.

Ponderous Posterior 50k “Race” Report

Tom Caughlan’s race report from the 2011 Ponderous Posterior 50k where he ran with Anton Krupicka, Scott Jurek, Alex Nichols, and Joe Grant among others.

Video Q&A with Jurek, Krupicka, Roes & Mackey

Video of a question and answer period with Scott Jurek, Anton Krupicka, Geoff Roes, and Dave Mackey.

Tony Portera to Run 350-mile Caminho Da Fé

An interview with Tony Portera prior to running the 350-mile Caminho Da Fé.

Running Apparel for Changing Seasons

Allison Pattillo takes a look at some running apparel for the shoulder seasons from Patagonia, Smartwool, GoLite and Sugoi.

Inov-8 Roclite 295 Review

Video and text review of the Inov-8 Roclite 295.

A Numbers Game: The Story of a Runner, Speed & Time

iRunFar’s first venture into creative non-fiction.

Best Running Gear of ORSM 2010

A look at the best new running gear of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010.

Best Lightweight/Minimalist Shoes of ORSM 2010

The best minimalist/lightweight trail running shoes of the 2010 summer Outdoor Retailer show.

Best Trail Running Shoes of ORSM 2010

A look at the best new trail shoes of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010.

Best of iRunFar 2010

The best of iRunFar 2010!

Trail Running in the Marin Headlands and on Mount Tamalpais

A guide to trail running in the Marin Headlands and on Mount Tamalpais.

2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup

The schedule of the 2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Trail Running in Mount Rainier National Park

A guide to trail running in Mount Rainier National Park.

Reflections on the Western States 100 Lottery System

Musings on the shortcomings of the current Western States 100 lottery system.

Mountain Hardwear and Manzella Running Glove Reviews

Reviews of the Mountain Hardwear Momentum Running Gloves and Manzella Windstopper Hatchback Gloves.

Musings on Injuries

A discussion on injuries and their results.

2011 USATF Trail and Ultrarunning National Championships

The 2011 schedule of the USATF Trail and Ultrarunning National Championships.

Miguel Heras, 2010 TNF EC Champion, Interview

An interview with Miguel Heras following his win at the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships Editorial

The TNF Championships got me thinking about prize money, the globalization of trail running, and the uniqueness of the Marin Headlands.

Geoff Roes Post-2010 TNF 50 Mile Championships Interview

An interview with Geoff Roes following his second place finish at the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Anna Frost, 2010 TNF EC Champion, Interview

Anna Frost interviewed following her victory at the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship Results

Results of the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championship presented by GORE-TEX.

Ellie Greenwood Pre-TNF EC Championship Interview

An interview with Ellie Greenwood before the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

Krissy Moehl Pre-TNF EC Championship Interview

An interview with Krissy Moehl before the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

Dave Mackey & Dakota Jones Pre-TNF EC Interview

An interview with Dave Mackey and Dakota Jones before the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

Anna Frost Pre-TNF EC Championship Interview

An interview with Anna Frost before the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

Kasia Zajac Pre-TNF EC Championship Interview

An interview with Kasia Zajac before the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

Thomas Lorblanchet & Christophe Malarde Pre-TNF Interview

An interview with Thomas Lorblanchet and Christophe Malarde before the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

The North Face Endurance Challenge 2010 Championship Women’s Preview

A preview of the women’s field at the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.

The North Face Endurance Challenge 2010 Championship Men’s Preview

A preview of the men’s field at the 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships.