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Salomon Sense 4 Pro Review

A review of the Salomon Sense 4 Pro trail running shoe.

Justice is a Habit

Sabrina Little encourages runners to cultivate justice as a habit.

A New Start Line: A Conversation About Race in Trail Running and Ultrarunning

iRunFar examines its role in America’s conversation about race.

Trust Your Gut: The Runner’s Microbiome

The science of the microbiome in endurance athletes.

Catching Up With Rickey Gates

Catching up with trail runner and author Rickey Gates.

Hoka One One Torrent 2 Giveaway

Win one of five pairs of Hoka One One Torrent 2 shoes.

A Tale of Three Canceled Races

AJW writes about the differences in how UTMB, the Western States 100, and the Hardrock 100 canceled their races.

Your Next Adventure

An essay about finding your own adventure in a summer with fewer races and runner social gatherings.

An Ode to the Home Trail

Watching the rhythm of nature and life on one’s home trail.

When in Doubt, Knee-Out: Knee Alignment for Runners

A deep dive into knee alignment for runners.

Catching Up With Tracy Garneau

Catching up with Canadian ultrarunner and coach Tracy Garneau.

Classic U.S. Ultras: Highlands Sky 40 Mile

A look into the Highlands Sky 40 Mile in West Virginia.

WeRunFar Profile: Cristina Murgia

An in-depth profile of Lavaredo Ultra Trail co-race director Cristina Murgia.

Come Join the To The Moon Virtual Relay!

Come Join the To The Moon Virtual Relay!

Age-Old Runners: Darcy Piceu

An interview with 45-year-old Darcy Piceu.

Finding Your Running Confidence

Alex Nichols writes about finding the right kind of confidence in running.

Catching Up With Dakota Jones

Catching up with mountain runner Dakota Jones.

La Sportiva Jackal Review

A review of the La Sportiva Jackal trail running shoes.

The Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices, Part 1

Part 1 of the Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices video project.

The Effective Trail Runner’s Body

How to move your body effectively in trail running.

Catching Up With Ellie Greenwood

Catching up with previous Western States 100 and Comrades Marathon champion Ellie Greenwood.

The Virtues of the Solo 20-Mile Trail Run

AJW writes about the virtues of the long, solo trail run.

Dynafit Ultra 100 Review

A review of the Dynafit Ultra 100 trail running shoes.

Vocation: On Re-Entering the Arena

What we can learn through time off from competition during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exercise and the Immune System

How aerobic exercise impacts immune-system function.

Catching Up With Jodee Adams-Moore

Catching up with trail runner Jodee Adams-Moore.

Lean In

Zach Miller writes about committing to both the process and the end goal.

Merrell MTL Long Sky Review

A review of the Merrell MTL Long Sky trail running shoes.

The Bottom of the Canyon

An essay about the call of wildness.

Creating Opportunity from Unsettled Times

How and where might we create opportunity during unsettled times.

Century Ride: Reflecting on 100 iRunFar Columns

Joe Uhan looks back at writing 100 articles for his “Stay the Course” column.

Catching Up With Jez Bragg

Catching up with English ultrarunner Jez Bragg.

Addaday BioZoom Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of three Addaday BioZoom percussive devices.

Classic U.S. Ultras: The Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile

A look at the history of the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile in Virginia.

WeRunFar Profile: Marvin Sandoval and Buttercup

An in-depth profile of runner Marvin Sandoval and and his burro Buttercup.

Age-Old Runners: Anita Ortiz

An interview with 55-year-old age-group standout Anita Ortiz.

The Seven-Day Training Paradigm

How the seven-day training paradigm helps us organize our training and what other time schedules can also work for us.

Catching Up With Andrew Miller

Catching up with 2016 Western States 100 champion Andrew Miller.

Life Lessons From Lacrosse Coach Joe Perrott

AJW writes about the life lessons he learned from lacrosse coach Joe Perrott.

I Miss You

An essay on missing those we love.

My Own Running Dog

A creative essay about how dogs–and humans–attune to our natural landscapes.

A Trail Runner’s Mindset

Considering the trail runner’s mindset.

Catching Up With Rory Bosio

Catching up with two-time UTMB champion Rory Bosio.

Muscle Memory

AJW writes about how the body seems to remember spring each year.

WeRunFar Profile: James Varner

A profile of race director and ultrarunner James Varner.

To Strive: Musings on Endurance

An essay on how endurance sports offers us the endurance for life.

Last Person Standing: A Profile of Maggie Guterl

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Maggie Guterl.

Catching Up With Geoff Roes

Catching up with ultrarunner, coach, and father Geoff Roes.

Hope

Zach Miller writes about the power of hope in helping us move forward through the challenging times.

Updates to iRunFar’s COVID-19 Running Community Guide

Updates to iRunFar’s COVID-19 running community guide.

Bowling Alone and Sheltering in Place

Sabrina Little reflects on the changing dynamics of our relationships due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Tips for Running During the COVID-19 Crisis (or Any Life-Altering Time)

Tips for running during the COVID-19 crisis (or any routine-altering time).

Catching Up With Tina Lewis

Catching up with trail runner and nurse Tina Lewis.

Operation Inspiration Virtual Race Prize Winners

The prize winners from the Operation Inspiration Virtual Race.

Striving for Rhythm in the Midst of Uncertainty

On finding rhythm in our running through our changing present moment.

A Campfire

Hannah Green invites you to find serenity in the details around you.

Operation Inspiration Airdrop #2

A recap of the Operation Inspiration Virtual Race.

The Benefits of Training Alone

Coach Alex Nichols writes about some of the training benefits of running alone.

Catching Up With Megan Lizotte

Catching up with trail runner, coach, and mother Megan Lizotte.

Salomon Sense Ride 3 Giveaway

Win one of five pairs of Salomon Sense Ride 3 shoes.

Classic U.S. Ultras: The Zane Grey 50 Mile

AJW looks at the Zane Grey 50 Mile, a classic American ultramarathon.

Operation Inspiration Airdrop #1

Operation Inspiration’s Airdrop #1, a dose of inspiration for runners everywhere.