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Vibram FiveFingers KSO Review

A review exploring the physical and emotional effects of the Vibram FiveFingers KSO.

New Balance MT100-WT100 Review

A video and text review of the New Balance MT100/WT100, a low-profile trail running shoe.

60 Weeks to Squaw Valley: 58 Weeks to Go

Bryon Powell kicks off his training for the 2011 Western States 100.

This Week In Running: 2010 24-Hour World Championships Preview

This Week in Running previews the 2010 24-Hour World Championships in France.

iRunFar Goes Fulltime! … 1 Year Later

Bryon Powell, Runner-in-Chief of iRunFar, looks back at the first year of working on iRunFar fulltime.

Skirt Chasers Rejoice! (Running Skirt Roundup & Contest!)

Non-Gear Girl discusses the pros and cons of running in a skirt or skort and gives her take on five running skirt/skort designs.

This Week In Running (5/8-9) & TNF Bear Mt Preview

This Week In Running for the week of May 8-9 provides Miwok 100k results and highlights the TNF EC – Bear Mountain, the Long Island Greenbelt Trail 50k, and McNaughton Park Trail Runs.

Nathan Yanko Video Interview

An interview with ultrarunner Nathan Yanko following his breakthrough 4th place result at the 2010 Miwok 100k.

The North Face Single Track Review

A team of reviewers looks at The North Face Single-Track, a hybrid road-trail running shoe.

This Week In Running (Week of 5/1 and 5/2)

This Week In Running for the week of May 1-2 highlights the Miwok 100k, Greenland Trail 50k, Strolling Jim 40, and Muddy Marathon.

East Coast Trail Racing Report – May ’10

East Coast Trail Racing Report shares news of recent East Coast trail races and some possibilities if you’re looking to race in May.

Favorite Discontinued Running Shoes?

iRunFar calls for you to share your favorite discontinued running shoes.

Trail Gear ReUseAPalooza 2010 Winners!

iRunFar announces the winners of its 2010 Earth Week Trail Gear ReUseAPalooza!

Trail Running In Nepal

A guide to trail running in Nepal from folks who do it every day.

The iRunFar Store Launches!

Take a look at the iRunFar store!

Earth Week Trail Gear ReUseAPalooza 2010!

iRunFar aims to reuse lots of new and lightly used trail running gear by giving the gear to readers.

Vasque Mindbender Review: Stability Meets Agility

Stacy Young of the Wilderness Running Company reviews the Vasque Mindbender for iRunFar.com.

This Week In Running (Week of 4/17 and 4/18)

This Week In Running for the week of April 17-18 highlights the Leona Divide 50 mile, Desert RATS Trail Running Festival, and Skyline to Sea Trail Runs.

Mohamad Ahansal (Marathon des Sables Champ) Video Interview

A video interview with Mohamad Ahansal the day after he won his third consecutive Marathon des Sables.

2010 Marathon des Sables Results and Commentary

iRunFar presents news and result updates for the 2010 Marathon des Sables.

This Week In Running (Week of 4/10 and 4/11)

This Week In Running for the week of April 10-11 highlights the Bull Run Run 50 mile and inaugural Labor of Love 100 mile.

Montrail Ultra Cup ’09-10 Mid-Series Update

We’re seven races into this season’s Montrail Ultra Cup and it’s time to start paying attention. Why? For starters, there are some great ultrarunners competing for the Ultra Cup this…

Speedy Sylvan Singletrack at Mt. Penn Mudfest

iRunFar covers the Mt. Penn Mudfest, the first race in the 2010 La Sportiva Mountain Cup.

Marathon des Sables Tips, Training, and News

iRunFar brings together its Marathon des Sables articles to create a Marathon des Sables Guide and resource center.

2010 Marathon des Sables Preview

iRunFar previews the 2010 Marathon des Sables stage race.

2010 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Preview!

iRunFar previews the 2010 La Sportiva Mountain Cup, a series of 10 mountainous trail races held across the US from April through August.

Trail Running in Yosemite National Park

Destination Dirt: Yosemite National Park suggests trail running routes for new and experienced trail runners as well as providing additional resources for visiting trail runners.

What Are Your Favorite Energy Gel Flavors?

Bryon Powell of iRunFar shares his favorite energy gels and asks which are your favorites.

East Coast Trail Racing Report – April ’10

iRunFar’s East Coast Trail Racing Report shares news of recent East Coast trail races and some possibilities if you’re looking to race in April.

This Week In Running (Week of 3/27 and 3/28)

This Week In Running for the week of March 27-28, 2010 highlights three 100 mile races: the Umstead 100 (NC), Moab 100 (UT), and Paulinskill Sussex 100 (NJ), as well as a number of shorter ultramarathons.

Trail Running: Washington, DC

Destination Dirt: Washington, DC provides DC metropolitan trail running resources for new and experienced trail runners alike.

Marathon des Sables Gear/Kit List

Bryon Powell explains the gear he used at the 2009 Marathon des Sables stage race… and whether he’d use it again.

3 Days of Syllamo Stage Race Report

iRunFar’s Travis Liles reports on the 2010 3 Days of Syllamo stage race held on the Syllamore and Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas.

This Week In Running (Week of 3/20 and 3/21)

This Week In Running for the week of March 20-21, 2010 highlights the HAT Run 50k, Chuckanut 50k, Diablo Trails Challenge, Pirates Cove Trails Run, Pacific Rim One Day, Oriflamme 50k, Rucky Chucky Roundabout 50k, and Lt. J.C. Stone 50k.

Apathy, Your Body, and Trail Running: A Worse Combination!

A discussion of why trail runners often fail to address supplemental needs such as sleep, stretching, diet, and rehab when it would make their trail running so much more enjoyable.

“TransYosemite” Snowshoe Trek Report

Bryon Powell recounts an unsuccessful attempt to snowshoe across Yosemite National Park from North to South in March 2010.

This Week In Running (Week of 3/13 and 3/14)

This Week In Running for the week of March 13-14, 2010. TWIR presents results from the 2010 USATF road 50k national championships while highlighting the Toughest n Texas Trail Runs, Delano Park 12 Hour Run, and Way Too Cool 50k.

Apathy, Parks, and Trail Running: A Bad Combination

A call for trail runners to start taking action to insure that the places and trails they hold dear will remain accessible and well maintained!

Drug-Free, Surgery-Free Pain Relief for Trail Runners?

A discussion about drug-free, surgery-free treatments for running injuries.

This Week In Running (Week of March 6 and 7)

This Week In Running for the week of March 6-7, 2010. The Coyote Two Moon 100 mile, Old Pueblo 50 mile, and Caumsett Park 50k are highlighted.

TransYosemite Snowshoe Trek Gear Preview

The gear I’ll be taking on a TransYosemite Snowshoe trek in March 2010.

TransYosemite Snowshoe Trek-Avalanche Edition Preview

A preview of our upcoming attempt to snowshoe across Yosemite National Park from Hetch Hetchy to Wawona.

Vasque Transistor FS Winners

The winners in iRunFar’s Vasque FootSync contest in which iRF gave away five pairs of the Vasque Transistor FS.

Trail Running in Nicaragua

An overview of trail running in Nicaragua from Josue Stephens, the race director for the Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua.

East Coast Trail Racing Report – March '10

The initial, March 2010 East Coast Trail Racing Report on iRunFar. There’s news of January and early February non-ultra trail races and some possibilities if you’re looking to race in March.

This Week In Running (Week of 2/27 and 2/28)

This Week In Running for the week of February 27-28, 2010. The Beast of Burden Winter 100, Sequoia Trail Runs, Pony Express 50 mile, Lost 118 Mile, and Mount Cheaha 50k are highlighted.

Vasque FootSync Technology Debuts in the Transistor FS

Vasque designer and Leadville 100 finisher Brian Hall describes the elements of Vasque’s new FootSync technologies that are found in the company’s new Transistor FS.

Should Cross Country Running Be Added to the Winter Olympics?

We think that cross country running should be added to the Olympic and the winter games, in particular. What do you think?

This Week In Running (Week of 2/20 and 2/21)

This Week In Running for the week of February 20-21, 2010. The Sylamore Trail 50k, Cross Timbers Trail Runs, Black Warrior 50k, and Hagg Lake Trail Run are highlighted.

Trail Running in Spain

Straight from the Pyrenees, Ed Martinell of TrailRunningSoul.com and Traiectus trail tours fills us in on the people, places, and races that make trail running in Spain special.

A Whale* of a Good Time on Orcas Island

An account the the 2010 Orcas Island races and the accompanying festivities.

2010 Rocky Raccoon 100: A First-Timer Account

Ashley Arnold shares her first attempt at running a 100 mile ultramarathon at the 2010 Rocky Raccoon 100.

This Week In Running (Week of 2/13 and 2/14)

This Week In Running for the week of February 13-14, 2010. Rocky Raccoon 100 results as well as the upcoming Iron Horse and Susitna 100 milers are highlighted.

Ultra Lotteries: Leaps! and Letdowns

A discussion of how to improve ultramarathon lotteries.

This Week In Running (Week of 2/6 and 2/7)

This Week In Running for the week of February 6-7, 2010. The Rocky Raccoon 100 and Woodside Trail Run are discussed.

Trail Running Apparel Highlights from ORWM ’10

An overview of the best jackets, technical baselayers, socks, compression garments, and gloves that caught iRunFar’s attention at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.

Trail Running Shoe Highlights from Outdoor Retailer Winter 2010

Previews of the Brooks Cascadia 5, the New Balance MT 100/WT 100, the Vibram FiveFingers Trek Sport, the La Sportiva Crossover GTX, the Vasque Mindbender GTX, and the Salomon S-Lab3 XT Wings.

Trail Running Gear Highlights from ORWM ’10

An overview of the on the headlamps, hydration products, trekking poles, GPS watches, and snowshoes that caught iRunFar’s attention at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.

The Basics: An Interview With Anton Krupicka

An interview with champion ultrarunner Anton Krupicka in which he discusses his training, his thoughts on injury prevention and running shoes, and the utility of consistent training.

Running Gloves (and Mittens) Reviewed

A review of running gloves that includes SmartWool Glove Liners, Brooks Pulse Lite Gloves, Loki Liner Gloves, Burton Polartec Power Stretch Gloves and 180s Ultralite CRG.

Find Flexible Warmth with Transition Running Apparel

Reviews of multi-season running outerwear, including GoLite Black Mountain Thermal Wind Jacket, Mountain Hardwear Transition Jacket, Patagonia Traverse Jacket, Outdoor Research Vert Pants and The North Face Windstopper® Hybrid Tight.

Welcome to the New iRunFar.com!

A welcome to the completely redesigned iRunFar.com and a call for comments on how to make the new design even better.

Snowshoe Racing

An overview of snowshoe racing.