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Saucony AMP PRO2 Recovery Suit Review

A review of the Saucony AMP PRO2 Recovery Suit.

2011 Trail and Ultra Race Plans?

What are your 2011 trail running and ultramarathon race plans?

Winter Running Resources and YakTrax Pro Giveaway

Check out iRunFar’s winter running resources and win yourself one of five pairs of YakTrax Pro.

New Balance Minimus Trail Review

iRunFar’s review of the New Balance Minimus Trail.

How to Finish Top 10 at Western States

Andy Jones-Wilkins gives his tips for finishing top 10 at the Western States 100.

Western States 2011 – I’m In!

Bryon Powell is running the Western States 100 in 2011. Here’s why.

Montrail Rogue Racer Review

A preview of the Montrail Rogue Racer trail running shoe.

US Men 2nd at 100k World Champs; Incredible Women’s Race

Results from the 2010 IAU 100k World Championships.

Running & Happiness: Joy Amongst the Tribe

Bryon Powell explains how his joy for trail running comes from the trails…. and the people who share his love for them.

What’s Your Favorite Trail Town? (iRunFar Has Moved!)

Share your favorite trail running town with the iRunFar crowd.

Pearl Izumi Peak XC Review

An in-depth of the Pearl Izumi Peak XC trail running shoe.

What’s Your (Trail Running) Quest?

If you could have a supported trail run anywhere in the world next year, what would it be?

Trail Running in Big Bend National Park

A guide to trail running in Big Bend National Park.

Inov-8 Road-X Road Shoe Line Preview

A preview of Inov-8’s forthcoming Road-X line, including the Road-X 222, Road-X 233, Road-X 238 (women’s), and Road-X 255 (men’s).

Salomon Advanced Skin S-Lab Hydration Pack Review

A review of Salomon’s racy Advanced Skin S-Lab Hydration Pack.

GoMotion 1-Watt Waist Light Kit Review

An in-depth review of the GoMotion 1-Watt Waist Light Kit.

Fenix L1D Flashlight Review

An in-depth review of the Fenix L1D flashlight with notes regarding the Fenix LD10.

Black Diamond Sprinter Review

An in-depth review of the Black Diamond Sprinter, a “streets-to-trail” headlamp.

One Miiiillllionth Pageview Thank You Giveaway Winners!

A roundup of the winners of iRunFar’s One Miiiillllionth Pageview Thank You Giveaways.

A TransRockies Run Back of the Pack Perspective from Non-Gear Girl

Allison Pattillo shares her experience from this year’s GORE-TEX TransRockies Run.

How to Fake It for 50 Miles

Bryon Powell shares his vaguely couch-to-50 miler experience at the 2010 Dick Collins Firetrails 50.

Trail Running near Bozeman, Montana

Meghan Hicks gives the inside scoop on trail running around Bozeman, Montana. She suggests routes for new and experienced trail runners as well as providing additional resources for visiting trail runners.

New Balance MT101 Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance MT101/WT101, a lightweight, low-profile trail running shoe.

Moving (From) the Motherlode Contest

iRunFar’s most voluminous giveaway in a week-long series of giveaways.

Cloud (Size) 9 Shoe Giveaway

iRunFar gives away a heap of sample trail shoes in men’s size 9.

Chilly Weather, Hot Contest

iRunFar heats up with a fall and winter running apparel giveaway.

The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships Contest

Win entry into a 2010 The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship weekend race and a full Better Than Naked running outfit.

One Miiiillllionth Pageview Thank You Giveaway

With a week’s worth of contests, we needed an index page!

Trail Running in Yellowstone National Park

A guide to trail running in Yellowstone National Park.

Saucony Kinvara Review

An in-depth review of the Saucony Kinvara as a trail running shoe.

This Week In Running (Week of 10/2 & 10/3)

This Week In Running for the week of October 2-3 previews the Arkansas Traveller 100, the Bear Chase Race, the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k, and the Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival.

The Journey to Directing the Boggs Mountain Trail Races

Leor Pantilat shares his journey toward co-RDing the inaugural Boggs Mountain Trail Races.

Race Trilogies: West Virginia, Nepal, and New Zealand

iRunFar throws out three trail races that might be worth checking out: The Western Virginia Trilogy, Annapurna 100, and Tarawera Ultra.

Salomon Speedcross 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon SpeedCross 2, the company’s grippiest trail shoe.

Meb Keflezighi, 2009 NYC Marathon Champion Interview: A TWIR Special Edition

TWIR interviews Meb Keflezighi, including questions about trail running and ultramarathons.

New Balance Minumus Line: A Sneak Peak

A sneak peak and New Balance’s Minimus line with insight from Anton Krupicka and designer Chris Wawrousek.

This Week In Running (Week of 9/25 & 9/26)

This Week In Running for the week of September 25-26 previews the Vermont 50, the Virgil Crest Ultras, and the Hallucination 100 Mile.

Compression Leg Sleeves & Socks Discussion

A discussion of compression socks and calf sleeves accompanies a review of Zensah Calf Sleeves.

Roes and Vaught Pre-Run Rabbit Run 50 Interviews

Interviews with Geoff Roes and Joelle Vaught prior to their runs at the 2010 Run Rabbit Run 50 mile.

Oxygen Debt Book Review: A Satire on Running and Life

A literary (in its own right) review for Duncan Larkin’s novel, Oxygen Debt.

This Week in Running (Week of 9/18 – 9/19)

This Week In Running for the week of September 18-19 previews the USATF 24 hour championships, the Chimera races, and the Pine to Palm 100 among others.

Ashley Arnold’s 3rd place Leadville 100 Race Report

Ashley Arnold, third place woman at the 2010 Leadville 100 mile run, reports on her race. and first 100 mile finish.

Trail Running in Bryce Canyon National Park

A guide to trail running in Bryce Canyon National Park.

The 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in Pictures

A photo chronicle of the 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc.

La Sportiva Mountain Cup Giveaway Grand Prize

Two final winners in iRunFar’s 2010 La Sportiva Mountain Cup giveaways.

My New Running Pack Mistress: Terra Nova Laser 20L Review

Meghan Hicks reviews the Terra Nova Laser 20L pack, which she used at the 2010 Marathon des Sables.

Mike Wolfe, 2010 UTMB 2nd Place & Top American, Interviewed

Mike Wolfe of The North Face interviewed following his second place finish at the 2010 UTMB, where he was the top American.

The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships Filling Fast!

The GORE-TEX 50 mile race at December’s The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships is filling fast!

Lizzy Hawker, 2010 UTMB Champion, Video Interview

An interview with Lizzy Hawker after winning the 2010 UTMB. It was her third win at the race.

Jez Bragg, 2010 UTMB Champion, Interviewed

A video interview with Jez Bragg, the 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) champion.

UTMB 2010 Results and Report: Bragg and Hawker win!

A comprehensive report on the 2010 UTMB, including both versions of the race and information on the cancellation.

UTMB Replacement/Resumption in Place

UTMB replacement race, CCC 98km, is on!

Exciting UTMB Cancelled… or Not?

A report of the start of the 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, UTMB’s cancellation, and possible replacement events.

TransRockies Run Ends in Beaver Creek

Heidi Dietrich reports on the 2010 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, including her own experience at the race.

2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc Live Coverage Resouces

Resources for following the 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) live.

Scott Jurek Pre-2010 UTMB Interview

iRunFar interviews Scott Jurek, US 24-hour record holder, prior to the 2010 UTMB.

Tracy Garneau Pre-2010 UTMB Interview

iRunFar interviews Tracy Garneau, 2010 Western States 100 women’s champ, prior to the 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc.

Nicolas Mermoud Pre-2010 UTMB Interview

iRunFar interviews Nicolas Mermoud, Hoka OneOne co-founder and 2-time top 10 at UTMB, before UTMB 2010.

Jez Bragg Pre-2010 UTMB Interview

iRunFar interviews Jez Bragg, third place 2009 Western States 100, prior to UTMB 2010.

Vince Delebarre and Julien Chorier Pre-2010 UTMB Interviews

iRunFar interviews Vincent Delebarre and Julien Chorier, two elite French runners, about UTMB.

Fierce Fight in TransRockies Womens and Mixed Divisions

An update through five stages of the 2010 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run.

Geoff Roes Pre-2010 UTMB Interview

iRunFar interviews Geoff Roes, the 2010 Western States 100 champ, before the 2010 UTMB.

Helen Cospolich Pre-Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc 2010 Interview

An interview with Helen Cospolich before the 2010 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.