Cross-country and ultra racing might seems worlds apart, but Tom Evans, Max King, and others are finding success by doing both.
Multiple third-party tests on Spring Energy’s Awesome Sauce gel confirm Reddit users’ suspicions that calories and carbohydrates are mislabeled. How do other products compare? Should we trust nutrition labels?
How to troubleshoot five common issues during your next ultramarathon.
AJW gives us his top picks for things to watch for at this years race, plus his predictions for the men’s and women’s race.
A look at the growth of ultramarathons in the U.S. from 2000 to 2024, including overall growth in events and their locations, and changes in participant travel.
An in-depth review of the Rudy Project Spinshield Air running sunglasses.
Anton Krupicka ruminates on life, aging, and his connection to the world during the new short film “Anton.”
A deep dive into the science behind protein consumption for runners.
Results from the 2024 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon, held in Basque Country, Spain, with wins by Kilian Jornet and Sylvia Nordskar.
AJW’s obsessive, stream-of-consciousness Western States 100 course description, updated in 2024.
Vic Thasiah seeks to connect with a Chinese ecological heritage and an ancient Asian worldview during a run through his backyard wilderness.
Manuel Merillas, the 2023 Zegama Marathon champion, has spent years building relationships with races and mountains, and his list of future goals is long and varied.
A look at the high-achieving people who find themselves at the center of the worlds of endurance running and education.
Ultrarunner and new dad Kyle Fulmer asks, “Is a sub-three-hour marathon attainable for a geriatric millennial like me?”
Are we holding so tightly to our opinions that we fail to make space for forward progress?
Here are some great running gear and apparel deals to be found at the 2024 REI Anniversary Sale, which runs from May 17 through 27.
An in-depth review of the The North Face Altamesa 300 trail running shoes.
Camp & Run 2024 gives participants the chance to engage deeply with the Leadville area and give back to the community.
A beautiful life and an optimized life may not be the same thing.
The what, how, and why for two exercises that promote positive pelvic rotation for runners.
Results from the 2024 Transvulcania Ultramarathon in La Palma, Spain, won by Jon Albon and Ruth Croft.
AJW ruminates on how being flexible with our workouts becomes increasingly important as we get older.
In-depth results from the 2024 Cocodona 250 Mile, won by Rachel Entrekin and Harry Subertas.
Indian athlete Sufiya Sufi is breaking records and helping to develop the sport of long distance running in her home country.
An in-depth review of the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v8 trail running shoes.
A look at the rewards to be gained from leaning into one’s weaknesses.
How to troubleshoot six common issues during your next ultramarathon.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 6, 2024.
AJW looks at the old-school simplicity that makes the Riverlands 100 Mile and Relay such a unique event.
An in-depth review of the Topo MT-5 trail running shoe.
A short film memorializing the life, impact, and cancer journey of runner Scott Green.
Hannah Green chats with Kelly Halpin about the interplay between running and art for her, future projects, and inspirations.
A detailed review of the Salomon Pulse Belt.
A feature-length film looking into Jim Walmsley’s life, his relationships with both people and running, and his evolution as an athlete.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 29, 2024.
Results of the 2024 Canyons by UTMB 100k won by Rod Farvard and Katie Schide.
Results from the 2024 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail 115k won by Martina Valmassoi and Ben Dhiman.
In a world of increasingly commercialized racing, old-school and low-key organized training runs provide the homegrown feeling of yesteryear.
An in-depth review of the The North Face Altamesa 500 trail running shoe.
Katie Arnold, author of the new book “Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World,” offers advice for running with freedom and flow.
A look into 200+ miles races, including variation in pace over the course of an event and the role of rest time in finishing times.
The Capital to Country Ultra Marathon brings in a variety of competitors — all with different goals for this five-day stage race.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 22, 2024.
Results from the 2024 Marathon des Sables Legendary race in the Sahara Desert in Morocco won by Rachid El Morabity and Aziza El Amrany.
Zach Miller examines how our stories can be a gift to others.
Ruth Croft takes a dive into her early years as a runner, and how her relationship with the sport has evolved.
An in-depth review of the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx trail running shoe.
Pete Ripmaster is on a mission to run 100 miles in each of the 50 states while fundraising for an unlikely cause.
Sabrina Little examines how ultrarunning narratives often parallel the great hero stories, and ponders lessons we can learn from both.
An in-depth review of the Saucony Peregrine 14 trail running shoe.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 15, 2024.
Watch the new “Running Up For Air” film to learn about how Jared Campbell is leading the way in connecting runners with the critical issues of their environments.
AJW takes a look at the Crazy Mountain 100 Mile in Montana as part of a series celebrating under the radar races.
An in-depth review of the Salomon Genesis trail running shoes.
Get to know the iconic author and scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims, and her work in revolutionizing understanding of the female athlete.
A look at the many ways to be thankful for others while running an ultramarathon.
A look at what a rotated pelvis is, why it’s problematic for runners, and what to do about it.
