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Nike Pegasus Trail 3 Review

An in-depth review of Nike Pegasus Trail 3.

Spring Kickoff Contest With Squirrel’s Nut Butter, Rabbit, and Tailwind

Kick off spring by winning one of two great prize packs from Squirrel’s Nut Butter, rabbit, and Tailwind!

Rooted and Responsible

What responsibility do we have to ourselves, our community, and the earth, when we find ourselves rooted in place?

When Is It Too Cold to Run Outside?

Here’s what the science says about running outdoors when it’s very cold.

This Weekend In Running: February 14, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 14, 2022.

Topo Ultraventure 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Topo Ultraventure 2.

Nils van der Poel: Olympic Speedskating Gold Medalist — and Ultrarunner!

Nils van der Poel is an Olympic speedskating gold medalist from Sweden who found ultrarunning as an outlet and training method during some much needed time off.

Route Finding

Route finding applies to making our way through the mountains – and through life.

High Lonesome 100: It’s Happening!

Bryon Powell writes of starting his journey to run the High Lonesome 100 Mile this summer.

Watch: Drew Petersen Opens Up on Mental Health in Mountain Sports

Drew Petersen, a professional skier and trail runner, released a film about his struggles with mental health, bringing the conversation forward.

Abran Moore: On Running for Community and Adventure

Abran Moore is an adventure runner and former race director, and was a pivotal part of launching a number of races in North Carolina.

This Week In Running: February 7, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 7, 2022.

Can I Run If I Have COVID-19?

If you have COVID-19 or another illness, here are a physician’s recommendations for exercising while sick.

Ultrarunners and Retirement

Retirement from competitive racing doesn’t mean you have to retire from the ultrarunning community overall!

District Vision Men’s Apparel Review

A review of men’s apparel made by District Vision, a small company with a big vision for mindfulness.

The Pain and the Passion of Running

Owen Howard, a collegiate cross-country runner, writes about the influence running has had on his life.

“It’s About What’s Inside of You:” A Conversation With 73-Year-Old Ultrarunner Terrie Wurzbacher

Ultrarunner and retired military veteran Dr. Terrie Wurzbacher shares what motivates her to participate in multi-day races.

The Well-Rounded Runner

It is important to have specificity in training, but sometimes all we need is general fitness to succeed.

This Week In Running: January 31, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 31, 2022.

Get Over Being Over It

Sometimes we’re just over it, and we need to get over that too.

2022 UTMB Events Men’s Top Runners

The top men’s entrants for the 2022 UTMB, CCC, TDS, and OCC races.

Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra Review

An in-depth video review of the adidas Terrex Speed Ultra.

2022 UTMB Events Women’s Top Runners

The top women’s entrants for the 2022 UTMB, CCC, TDS, and OCC races.

A Story of Wanting Less: Nick Pedatella, His Lifelong Car, and Commuter Bike

Nick Pedatella is an ultrarunner and scientist who says an older sedan and commuter bike get him everywhere he wants to go.

An Introduction to Healthy Running and Living

While training hard is important, it’s just as important to find balance among all our life’s responsibilities.

This Week In Running: January 24, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 24, 2022.

Runspired!

Sometimes inspiration doesn’t just come out of the blue: you have to work for it.

Janji Women’s Apparel Review

iRunFar has reviewed a bunch of Janji women’s apparel – come take a look!

Out There in Idaho: A Profile of Cody Lind

Cody Lind grew up outside a town of seven people in Idaho – that upbringing in the outdoors has made him an incredibly successful outdoorsman and mountain runner.

The Grumbling Hive

Sabrina Little talks about the grumbling ever-changing hive of trail running and ultrarunning.

Travel and Athletic Performance: Your Guide to Staying a Step Ahead of Travel Woes

We all have experienced the dreaded jet lag, but today we learn about more of the struggles runners face while traveling and how to avoid them.

This Week In Running: January 17, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 17, 2022.

Introducing the Unforgettable Moments in Ultrarunning History Series

AJW has a new series for 2022, where he’ll write about unforgettable moments in ultrarunning history!

The Deep Desert

Hannah Green tells us about the lessons of the deep desert.

Oiselle Running Apparel Review

Our in-depth review of a bunch of Oiselle women’s running apparel.

The Rut Seeks Diverse Group of Runners for 2022 Races

Montana mountain running festival The Rut partners with Inclusive Outdoors Project in 2022 in hopes of diversifying its starting field.

Watch the Running Film “Human Powered”

“Human Powered” by Matt Cecill is a 20-minute film showcasing the emotions and physical feats of ultrarunning.

Power, Not Pity: How to Take Control of a Suboptimal Life

Bryon Powell writes about the changes he’s making toward his preferred lifestyle.

How to Quit Running, Part 1

Joe Uhan almost quit running: here he outlines ways we can climb out of a hole when we want to quit.

Right on Pace: An Interview With Aleksandr Sorokin About His World-Record-Setting Run at the 2022 Spartanion

An interview with Aleksandr Sorokin after he set new world records for 100 miles and 12 hours at the 2022 Spartanion race in Israel.

This Week In Running: January 10, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 10, 2022.

Runner Earl Blewett Recounts Being Lost for 36 Hours at Florida Ultramarathon

Earl Blewett was lost for nearly 36 hours at the 2021 Ancient Oaks 100 Mile. Here’s what happened and how he found his way back to civilization.

A Matter of Perspective

AJW reflects on last year, gaining new perspective while moving into the next.

Running 100 Miles in Under 11 Hours? Aleksandr Sorokin Breaks the 100-Mile and 12-Hour World Records Again

Aleksandr Sorokin set new 100-mile and 12-hour world records on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Spartanion race in Israel.

All In: Reflecting on My First Year of Trail Running

I found trail running after almost seven years of not running much at all and have learned many lessons: sometimes by choice, sometimes by force.

Salomon S/Lab Pulsar Review

An in-depth review of the quick and nimble Salomon S/Lab Pulsar.

Plogging Toward a Better World With Lindsay Buck

A profile of English fell runner and plogger Lindsay Buck. What is plogging you might ask? Read on to find out.

The Grandmaster Ultras: Ultramarathons Made for Grandmaster-Age Athletes

Beiyi Zheng and Daniel Wilson wanted an ultra where grandmaster-age athletes could finish before the cutoff — so they made their own.

Taking a Down Week

Taking a down week helps your body recover and build on fitness gained within running cycles.

This Week In Running: January 3, 2022

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 3, 2022.

The Best of iRunFar in 2021

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2021.

Five Ultramarathons for 2022 That Everyone Can Get Into

A list of five ultramarathons for 2022 that are easy to get into and that have great history.

Photo Gallery: Human Endurance

Photographer Matt Cecill shows us the raw emotion and journey of trail running.

Katadyn BeFree Review

An in-depth video review of the Katadyn BeFree water filter.

GPS Not Included: Polar Unite Smartwatch Records Fitness, Not Your Every Move

The Polar Unite is for those who want streamlined heart-rate and sleep metrics without paying for GPS tracking, altimeters, and tech they won’t use.

Observations on Two Wheels: Spectating the 2021 Hardrock 100 by Bike

After years of hearing about the Hardrock 100 through his ultrarunning father, writer and biker Logan Jones-Wilkins decided it was time to experience the event himself.

The Basics of Creating a Training Plan

A how-to for putting together your own trail running training plan.

Trail Running and Ultrarunning Books to Jumpstart the New Year

Here are a few books that will inspire you to start off your 2022 training year right.

AJW’s Taproom 2021 in Ultrarunning Awards

Who had the most outstanding, fastest, and most surprising races of the year? Here are AJW’s picks for 2021.

After a Brain Injury, Hope at an Ultramarathon Aid Station

After suffering an aneurysm and traumatic brain injury, Anthony Rivera made an amazing recovery, and is still involved in the running community today.

Joseph Gray: Champion Mountain Runner and Pepper Connoisseur

Joseph Gray is an incredibly successful mountain runner, but did you know he loves growing peppers too?

Topo Mtn Racer 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Topo Mtn Racer 2.

Trailhead Vehicles: Jim, Jess, and Casper the 4Runner

Jessica Brazeau and Jim Walmsley explore the mountains with their 1998 Toyota 4Runner.