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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.

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.