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La Sportiva Electron Review

A review of the La Sportiva Electron.

Pocatello 50 Mile Results and Race Report

Results and a race report from the 2011 Pocatello 50 Mile.

2011 Comrades Marathon Preview

A preview of the 2011 Comrades Marathon.

Terra Nova Ultra 1 Bottle Pack Review

A review of the Terra Nova Ultra 1 waist bottle pack.

Twists and Turns at the Jemez Half Marathon

iRunFar covers the Jemez Half Marathon, the sixth race in the 2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

My Own Confusion – Western States Version

Bryon Powell contemplates whether or not to run the 2011 Western States 100.

A Helena Good Time at the Don’t Fence Me In Trail Runs

iRunFar covers the Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run 30k, the fifth race in the 2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Salomon XT Wings 2 GTX Review: My Off-Season Shoe

A review of the Salomon XT Wings 2 GTX waterproof model.

Dave Mackey’s Miwok 100k Race Report

Dave Mackey’s race report from winning the 2011 Miwok 100k.

2011 The North Face 100(k) – Australia Preview

A preview of the 2011 The North Face 100 in Australia’s Blue Mountains.

Relentless Forward Progress Launch Week Contest Winners

The announcement of the seven winners of the Relentless Forward Progress Launch Week contests.

2011 Miwok 100k Preview

A preview of the 2011 Miwok 100k.

Relentless Forward Progress: Mizuno and More Contest

A contest with Mizuno, CamelBak, and GoMotion to celebrate the launch of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons.

Relentless Forward Progress: GORE-TEX TransRockies Contest

A GORE-TEX TransRockies Run entry giveaway to celebrate the launch of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons.

Relentless Forward Progress: The North Face and Smith Optics Contest

A contest with The North Face and Smith Optics to celebrate the launch of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons.

Relentless Forward Progress: Pearl iZUMi and Much More Contest

A contest with Pearl iZUMi, Ryders Eyewear, and more to celebrate the launch of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons.

Relentless Forward Progress: Salomon and Julbo Contest

A contest with Salomon and Julbo to celebrate the launch of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons.

Relentless Forward Progress Book Launch Event – Utah

Bryon Powell will be holding a book launch event for Relentless Forward Progress on Saturday, April 30.

Relentless Forward Progress: La Sportiva and Many More Contest

A La Sportiva, Black Diamond, SmartWool and more contest to celebrate the launch of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons.

Relentless Forward Progress Launch Week

Relentless Forward Progress book launch announcement and contest.

Relentless Forward Progress: Montrail and Mountain Hardwear Contest

A Montrail/Mountain Hardwear contest to celebrate the launch of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons.

Ultra Clubs and Ultra Resources

The debut of iRunFar’s ultramarathon clubs and ultramarathon resources pages.

The iRunFar Forum – You Are The Story and Answer

The official launch of the iRunFar forum.

Civil Disobedience and the Hardrock 100

A discussion of taking action to back up one’s beliefs.

Dirty Girl Gaiters Review

An in-depth video review of Dirty Girl trail running gaiters.

Inov-8 Debrisoc 38 Review

A review of the Inov-8 Debrisock 38 trail running gaiter.

Salomon S-Lab Gaiter Review

A review of the Salomon S-Lab Gaiter.

Trail Running Gaiters

A look at trail running gaiters.

What’s Your Dream Trail or Ultrarunning Sponsor?

Who would you want to be your running sponsor?

Ultrarunning Sponsorship Love/Hate

Dakota Jones muses on what ultrarunning sponsorship means to him and the sport.

Wet Race at Dry Creek Half Marathon

iRunFar covers the Dry Creek Half Marathon, the fourth race in the 2011 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

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.