Lastest Articles

With Gratitude on Thanksgiving Weekend

AJW gives thanks to members of the trail running and ultrarunning community.

Last at First

Sandy Stott’s essay about finishing last in a race for the very first time.

100 Mile Runners and Dead Man’s Bench

A sample of Larry Gassan’s photography exhibit “100 Mile Runners & Dead Man’s Bench” on display at California State University Channel Islands in 2019.

Of the Heart and Mind: Nick and Jade de la Rosa’s Journey

An in-depth profile of Nick and Jade de la Rosa and their journey with ultrarunning, physical health, and mental health.

This Week in Running: November 25, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 25, 2019.

What Makes a Good Comeback

AJW writes about coming back to running from his hip-resurfacing surgery.

Companionship: An Interview with Katie Schide

An in-depth profile of trail ultrarunner Katie Schide.

Thinking in Public for Runners

An essay about how to converse online.

Running on Science: Fact or Fiction?

The Running on Science column busts four running myths with current scientific understanding.

This Week in Running: November 18, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 18, 2019.

YiOu Wang, 2019 TNF 50 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with YiOu Wang after her win at the 2019 TNF 50.

Seb Spehler and Thibaut Garrivier Post-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sébastien Spehler and Thibaut Garrivier after their first and third-place finishes, respectively, at the 2019 TNF 50.

Anne-Marie Madden Post-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anne-Marie Madden after her second-place finish at the 2019 TNF 50.

Darren Thomas Post-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with interview) with Darren Thomas after his second-place finish at the 2019 TNF 50.

Addie Bracy Post-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Addie Bracy after her third-place finish at the 2019 TNF 50.

2019 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Results

Results from the 2019 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Addie Bracy Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Addie Bracy before the 2019 TNF 50.

Anthony Costales Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anthony Costales before the 2019 TNF 50.

Thibaut Garrivier Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Thibaut Garrivier before the 2019 TNF 50.

Running Bases

Zach Miller compares the American landscape with the cycle of run training.

Keely Henninger Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Keely Henninger before the 2019 TNF 50.

Clare Gallagher Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Clare Gallagher before the 2019 TNF 50.

Anna Mae Flynn Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anna Mae Flynn before the 2019 TNF 50.

Matt Daniels Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Matt Daniels before the 2019 TNF 50.

Robbie Simpson Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Robbie Simpson before the 2019 TNF 50.

The Fountain Drum

Joe Grant writes about Kyle Richardson’s relationship with scrambling Colorado’s Flatirons.

YiOu Wang Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with YiOu Wang before the 2019 TNF 50.

Dylan Bowman Pre-2019 TNF 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2019 TNF 50.

2019 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2019 The North Face 50 Mile Championships.

Get Your iRunFar Thermoball Jacket by The North Face

Now available: Limited-edition iRunFar-logoed Thermoball jackets from The North Face!

(Hu)Man in the Mirror: Running Stride Self-Assessment

How to self-assess your running stride to help maintain efficient running mechanics.

This Week in Running: November 11, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 11, 2019.

New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Boa Giveaway

Win one of five pairs of New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Boa trail shoes.

The Strength of Repetition

AJW writes about how he gains strength from the repetitive nature of running.

WeRunFar Profile: The Ricks Family

An in-depth profile of the Ricks family, which owns and operates Mad Moose Events.

2019 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2019 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

2019 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2019 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

Age-Old Runners: Jeff Browning

An interview with 48-year-old Jeff Browning about how he runs at a high level in middle age.

Mantras for Your Mental Game

How mantras can help you in trail races and ultramarathons.

This Week In Running: November 4, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 4, 2019.

Out of the Darkness

An essay about darkness and light in the fall.

Running with Leukemia

Ultrarunner Simon Castro-Wooldridge writes about running and living with leukemia.

Black Diamond Apparel Review

A review of Black Diamond apparel suitable for running, including the Rhythm Tee, Alpine Start Hoody, First Light Stretch Hoody, and Liquid Point Shell.

Grown-Up Summer Camp with Aspire Adventure Running

Travis Liles writes about participating in an Aspire Adventure Running camp.

This Week In Running: October 28, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 28, 2019.

Becoming a Midpacker

AJW writes about slowing down as he continues his relationship with running through the aging process.

Checking in on the Gift of 2%

Meghan Hicks checks in on our group challenge of gifting 2% of our running time to our sport this year.

A Tale of Two Towers

The poetry of runner and artist Deborah Hamon.

Salomon Speedcross 5 Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon Speedcross 5 trail running shoe.

This Week In Running: October 21, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 21, 2019.

Hard is Hard

Zach Miller writes about how some things in running and life are just plain hard.

Tired of Being Tired: An Interview with Caroline Chaverot

An interview with Caroline Chaverot after her retirement from competitive trail ultrarunning.

Ode to Some of My Habits

Sabrina Little writes about how habits can both positively and negatively impact your character and life.

Haglund’s Deformity and Other Causes of Heel Pain in Runners

A close look at Haglund’s deformity and other causes of heel pain in runners.

This Week In Running: October 14, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 14, 2019.

The Grindstone 100 and the Changing Ultrarunning Landscape

AJW writes about this year’s high finishers’ rate at the Grindstone 100 Mile.

The Right Ingredients

Joe Grant writes about the recipe needed to successfully put on a weekend of local trail races.

The Importance of Making Me Time

Why “me time” is important and some ways to make more of it.

You Don’t Forget: Doping and the Brain

A theory about doping’s potential long-term effects on the brain.

This Week In Running: October 7, 2019

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 7, 2019.

Salomon X Alpine Pro Giveaway (US Only)

Win one of five pairs of Salomon X Alpine Pro shoes.

Some Thoughts on Pacers

AJW writes about why he likes pacers in trail ultrarunning.

WeRunFar Profile: Monica Morant

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and community member Monica Morant.