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2022 UTMB Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2022 UTMB.

Fact or Fiction: Deodorant, Downhill Quads Seasoning, and Slushies

The Running on Science column uses current scientific understanding to address three running myths.

This Week In Running: August 15, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 15, 2022.

2022 UTMB Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2022 UTMB.

Ready for Anything with the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

The new Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 is a mountain-ready trail shoe ready to move fast on any type of technical terrain.

2022 Sierre-Zinal Results

Results of the 2022 Sierre-Zinal race.

Unforgettable Moments in Ultrarunning: Gunhild Swanson and the 2015 Western States 100

An article recalling Gunhild Swanson’s historic finish at the 2015 Western States 100.

Impermanence

An article on impermanence and the fragile beauty in the world around us.

Feathered Friends Flicker UL Quilt Sleeping Bag – 20 Degree Review

An in-depth review of the Feathered Friends Flicker UL Quilt Sleeping Bag – 20 Degree.

HOKA Asked, We Answered: What Gets Us to the Starting Line

HOKA asked five of our team members about their motivation to hit the trails. Some run competitively; others do it to clear their head and breathe hard. Either way, we’re out there moving.

The Complex Knee: A Multi-Level Strategy for Sustained Knee Pain Relief

A look at how knee pain while running occurs and how to reduce it with physiotherapy to the hip and ankle.

This Week In Running: August 8, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 8, 2022.

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Giveaway (U.S. Only)

Win one of five pairs of Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 trail running shoes. (U.S. addresses only)

There Is Beauty Everywhere

Beauty can be found on any run, including those through urban areas.

New Balance NB Fuel Bra Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance NB Fuel Bra.

Alaska Mountain Runners: A Close-Knit Community in a Vast Landscape

An article about the Alaska Mountain Runners non-profit and the community built around it, as part of a series on off-road running communities around the world.

This Week In Running: August 1, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 1, 2022.

Returning to the Desert

A article about the Arizona trail running tradition back through the years.

Altra Timp 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Timp 4.

How Much Slower Are Hilly Races?

A statistical analysis of finishing times in 50-kilometer races with various amounts of elevation gain.

An Introductory Guide to Foot Care for Running

These basic tips should help prevent major foot issues while running.

This Week In Running: July 25, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 25, 2022.

Fastest Run Across Canada: Alberta Ultrarunner Dave Proctor Breaks Record

Dave Proctor averaged a highly productive 65-plus miles a day to cross Canada in a record time of 67 days and change, breaking Al Howie’s 1991 record.

The Incomparable Longevity of John Geesler

An article about ultrarunning legend John Geesler, who recently completed his 28th Vermont 100 Mile.

A Conversation With Kilian Jornet About NNormal, His New Brand

A conversation with Kilian Jornet about NNormal, an athletic brand he co-founded with the shoe brand Camper. (Available as both a video and written transcript.)

Runderwear Power Running Bra Review

An in-depth review of the Runderwear Power Running Bra.

Contentment

An article about finish-line emotions and finding contentment.

Are Endurance Athletes a Dentist’s Worst Nightmare?

An article offering advice on oral care and its importance for endurance athletes.

Courtney Dauwalter, 2022 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Courtney Dauwalter after her win of the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Kilian Jornet, 2022 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet after his win of the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Stephanie Case Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Case after her second-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

François D’Haene Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’Haene after his second-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Hannah Green Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hannah Green after her third-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Dakota Jones Post-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dakota Jones after his third-place finish at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 18, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 18, 2022.

2022 Hardrock 100 Women’s Podium Finishes

Videos of the top-three women — Courtney Dauwalter, Stephanie Case, and Hannah Green — finishing the 2022 Hardrock 100.

2022 Hardrock 100 Results: Dauwalter and Jornet Smash Course Records

Results from the 2022 Hardrock 100, where Kilian Jornet and Courtney Dauwalter, both set course records.

2022 Hardrock 100 Men’s Podium at the Finish

A video of the top-three men — Kilian Jornet, François D’Haene, and Dakota Jones — hanging out at the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Hurt So Good

An article about the pain experienced during ultrarunning and the importance of knowing your why.

Around Home

A thoughtful piece about the joys of time spent outside.

Courtney Dauwalter Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Courtney Dauwalter before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Stephanie Case Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Case before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Kilian Jornet Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Darcy Piceu Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Darcy Piceu before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Daniel Jung Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Daniel Jung before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Final Preparation for Running a 100 Mile Race: High Lonesome 2022 Case Study

A look at how a runner might go about preparing for a 100-mile focus race in the month before the event.

Letting Go: A Journey Through the 2018 Hardrock 100

A personal account from Jeff Rome of his second place finish at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

2022 Hardrock 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2022 Hardrock 100.

First-Principles Approaches for Ultrarunning Challenges

An article offering first principles based solutions to the common ultrarunning problems of blisters, cramping, and nausea.

LEKI and the Ultratrail FX.One Superlite Poles: A Commitment to Poles Made for Runners

The LEKI Ultratrail FX.One Superlite is designed specifically for the needs of ultrarunners and mountain runners.

François D’Haene Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’Haene before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Maggie Guterl Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Maggie Guterl before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Dakota Jones Pre-2022 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dakota Jones before the 2022 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 11, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 11, 2022.

Unforgettable Moments in Ultrarunning: Kyle Skaggs and the 2008 Hardrock 100

An article remembering Kyle Skaggs’s iconic win at the 2018 Hardrock 100, as part of a series on unforgettable moments in ultrarunning.

The Ultra Reinas Are Lifting Up Latinas in Ultrarunning

A profile on the Ultra Reinas group of Latina trail runners.

2022 Western States 100 Prediction Contest Results

Results from iRunFar’s 2022 Western States 100 prediction contest.

2022 Hardrock 100 Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2022 Hardrock 100.

Adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra Review

An in-depth review of the adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra.

This Week In Running: July 4, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 4, 2022.

Running Home: Michael Wardian Concludes His Run Across America

On July 1, 2022, ultrarunner Michael Wardian completed his run across America.

A Coach’s Chronicles From the 2022 Western States 100

Stories from one group of runners in the 2022 Western States 100.