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Protein for Endurance Athletes

Here’s the current science on protein for endurance athletes.

This Week In Running: September 19, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 19, 2022.

Aleksandr Sorokin Smashes 24-Hour World Record With 198.6 Mile/319.6 Kilometer Run

Lithuania’s Aleksandr Sorokin sets a new 24-hour world record of 198.6 miles (319.6 kilometers) on September 17-18, 2022 in Verona, Italy, at the IAU 24-Hour European Championships.

2022 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile Results: Lockwood, Hughes Hop Away With Wins

Annie Hughes and Richard Lockwood threw hands to survive challenging men’s and women’s fields in the 2022 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile.

2022 Pikes Peak Ascent Results: Brinkman, Bonnet Prevail

Results of the 2022 Pikes Peak Ascent, won by Nienke Brinkman and Rémi Bonnet, as part of the Golden Trail World Series.

So You Want to Run UTMB?

Zach Miller writes about changes to the UTMB qualification system and how they impact our sports.

Patagonia Men’s Sender Boxer Briefs – 6” Review

An in-depth review of the Patagonia Men’s Sender Boxer Briefs – 6”.

A Conversation With Andrea Sansone About Her Women’s Supported Nolan’s 14 Fastest Known Time

An interview with Andrea Sansone following her women’s supported fastest known time on the Nolan’s 14 line in September 2022.

Hoka Tecton X Review

An in-depth video review of the Hoka Tecton X.

A Life in the Mountains: A Conversation With Hillary Gerardi

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner, skyrunner, and ski mountaineer, Hillary Gerardi.

Simple and Cheap: A Journey to Finding What I Want

A look at how missing a goal race was a lens for finding one’s running priorities.

Mosquito Fire Displaces Thousands in California and Impacts Western States 100 Course

The Mosquito Fire continues to spread, threatening more than 9,000 homes and forcing the evacuation of more than 11,000 people, officials said. 

Andrea Sansone Resets Women’s Supported Fastest Known Time on Nolan’s 14

Andrea Sansone resets the women’s supported fastest known time in 45:52 on the Nolan’s 14 route in Colorado.

This Week In Running: September 12, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 12, 2022.

Forgotten Fifties

An article remembering great 50-mile races of days gone by.

Changing Leaves

A contemplative piece about the tranquility of fall.

A Conversation With Kilian Jornet About the NNormal Kjerag Trail Shoe

A conversation (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet about the NNormal Kjerag, the first trail running shoe offered by his new brand NNormal.

Topo Pursuit Review

An in-depth review of the Topo Pursuit.

This Week In Running: September 5, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 5, 2022.

Kilian Jornet, 2022 UTMB Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet after his win at the 2022 UTMB.

Jack Kuenzle Breaks the Bob Graham Round Speed Record

Jack Kuenzle broke Kilian Jornet’s speed record on England’s Bob Graham Round in September, 2022.

The Extraordinary Ultrarunning Career of Kilian Jornet

An article about the long, and still progressing, ultrarunning career of Kilian Jornet.

Life Through the Lens: A Profile of Trail Runner and Creator Billy Yang

A profile of trail runner, filmmaker, and podcast host Billy Yang.

2022 UTMB Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the 2022 UTMB by photographer Kirsten Kortebein.

Brooks Divide 3 Review

An in-depth review of the Brooks Divide 3.

This Week In Running: August 29, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 29, 2022.

Katie Schide, 2022 UTMB Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Schide after her win at the 2022 UTMB.

Mathieu Blanchard Post-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mathieu Blanchard after his second-place finish at the 2022 UTMB.

Marianne Hogan Post-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Marianne Hogan after her second-place finish at the 2022 UTMB.

Tom Evans Post-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans after his third-place finish at the 2022 UTMB.

Kaytlyn Gerbin Post-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaytlyn Gerbin after her third-place finish at the 2022 UTMB.

Zach Miller Post-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller after his fifth-place finish at the 2022 UTMB.

Eszter Csillag Post-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Eszter Csillag after her fifth-place finish at the 2022 UTMB.

2022 IAU 100k World Championships Results: Hot and Okayama Prevail

France’s Floriane Hot and Japan’s Haruki Okayama grab 2022 100k World Championships titles in Bernau, Germany.

2022 UTMB Results: A Record for Jornet and a Runaway Win for Schide

Results from the 2022 UTMB, won by Katie Schide and Kilian Jornet.

Keeping Your Head in the Game When the Weather Goes South

Advice for how to manage bad weather in the upcoming UTMB or other races.

Paving the Way: Black Trail Runners

An article about the Black Trail Runners community in the U.K. and diversity in trail running.

Mimmi Kotka Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mimmi Kotka before the 2022 UTMB.

Azara García Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Azara García before the 2022 UTMB.

How to Win UTMB, According to the Data

A statistical analysis of checkpoint data to determine where in the race UTMB is generally won.

Jim Walmsley Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley before the 2022 UTMB.

Pau Capell Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Pau Capell before the 2022 UTMB.

Hannes Namberger Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hannes Namberger before the 2022 UTMB.

Audrey Tanguy Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Audrey Tanguy before the 2022 UTMB.

Fu-Zhao Xiang Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Fu-Zhao Xiang before the 2022 UTMB.

Tom Evans Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans before the 2022 UTMB.

Katie Schide Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Schide before the 2022 UTMB.

An Introduction to Trail Racing, Part 1: Pre-Race Preparation

Want to try trail racing? Here’s part one of our two-part guide to preparing for your first trail race.

Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz before the 2022 UTMB.

Ragna Debats Pre-2022 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ragna Debats before the 2022 UTMB.

Runner Dies in Fall at 2022 PTL

A Brazilian runner has passed away due to a fall during the 2022 UTMB Mont-Blanc festival’s 290-kilometer team event, the PTL.

2022 UTMB Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2022 UTMB.

This Week In Running: August 22, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 22, 2022.

A Lifetime of Learning for Tim Tollefson at UTMB

After having both incredible success and his share of challenges at UTMB, Tim Tollefson is back and ready to put together an exceptional run for 2022.

Boring Is Best

An article about the benefits of training in ordinary locations.

Ultrarunning as a Path to Personal and Community Health: A Profile of Andre Blumberg

A profile of Hong Kong-based ultrarunner and event director Andre Blumberg.

Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid XL Review

An in-depth review of the Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid XL.

Moral Monsters

Sabrina Little asks the running community to consider how we think and talk about cheating in sports.