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The Remarkable Rob Krar

AJW writes about Rob Krar’s return to fitness to win the 2018 Leadville Trail 100 Mile following a major injury.

Ultimate Direction Women’s Adventure Vesta 4.0 Review

A review of the Ultimate Direction Women’s Adventure Vesta 4.0.

2018 UTMB Women’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s field at UTMB 2018.

Another Long Way

Dakota Jones writes about his human-powered trip to race the 2018 Pikes Peak Marathon.

2018 UTMB Men’s Preview

An in-depth preview of the men’s field at UTMB 2018.

This Week In Running: August 20, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 20, 2018.

The Universe Gave Me a Tent

Zach Miller writes about giving up total control on life and letting the universe fill in the details.

Trail Running in Finland

An introduction to trail running in Finland.

Joy in the Storm

Sabrina Little writes about choosing joy… even when running or life is hard.

What If Your Thigh Pain Isn’t a Hamstring Strain and What to Do About It

A look at other sources of posterior thigh pain besides the hamstring.

This Week In Running: August 13, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 13, 2018.

Developing Habits of Mind and Body

Using habitual behavior to create and meet your goals and to grow as a person.

Hoka One One EVO Mafate Review

An in-depth review of the Hoka One One Evo Mafate.

Eyes Wide Open: A Runner’s View of the 2018 Hardrock 100 Course

A look at the 2018 Hardrock 100 through the lens of runner Bryon Powell.

Take It Easy: The Benefit of Backing Off

A how-to for keeping your easy runs “easy.”

This Week In Running: August 6, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for August 6, 2018.

A Weekend in Vermont

AJW writes about his weekend crewing at the 2018 Vermont 100 Mile.

WeRunFar Profile: Beth Jones

An in-depth profile of trail and ultrarunning mom Beth Jones.

Trail First Aid: Altitude Illness

How to identify and alleviate altitute illness in trail running and ultrarunning.

Trail Running in East Timor

A guide to trail running and visiting East Timor.

This Week In Running: July 30, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 30, 2018.

Hammer Time

Zach Miller writes about engaging with and tackling a challenge that seems insurmountable at first.

GORE-TEX Shakedry Running Jacket Roundup

A roundup review of GORE-TEX Shakedry running jackets.

Ten Years On

An essay by Dakota Jones about his intertwining relationships of family, mountain running, and the Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

The Final Descent

Joe Grant writes about the physical and psychological aspects of the final peak in his Nolan’s 14 attempt.

Xavier Thévenard’s 2018 Hardrock 100 Disqualification

Information about Xavier Thévenard’s disqualification from the 2018 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 23, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 23, 2018.

2018 Hardrock 100 Results

Results from the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Sabrina Stanley, 2018 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sabrina Stanley after her win at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Jeff Browning, 2018 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jeff Browning after his win at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Nikki Kimball Post-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nikki Kimball after her second-place finish at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Jeff Rome Post-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jeff Rome after his second-place finish at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Darla Askew Post-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Darla Askew after her third-place finish at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Troy Howard Post-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Troy Howard after his third-place finish at the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Bryon Powell Post-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Bryon Powell after his finish of the 2018 Hardrock 100.

2018 Hardrock 100 Women’s Podium Finish Line Videos

Finishing videos (with transcripts) for the top-three women’s finishers of the 2018 Hardrock 100: Sabrina Stanley, Nikki Kimball, and Darla Askew.

2018 Hardrock 100 Men’s Podium Finish Line Videos

Finishing videos (with transcripts) for the top-three men’s finishers of the 2018 Hardrock 100: Jeff Browning, Jeff Rome, and Troy Howard.

Ellie Greenwood and the 2012 Western States 100

A look back at Ellie Greenwood’s course-record run at the 2012 Western States 100.

New Balance Summit Unknown Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance Summit Unknown.

Pride Ran-eth Me into a Shed

Sabrina Little writes about running for the purpose of virtue development.

Nikki Kimball Pre-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nikki Kimball before the 2018 Hardrock 100.

2018 Hardrock 100 Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Into Thin Air: The Science of Altitude Acclimation

The science of altitude acclimation for endurance running and other outdoor sports.

Troy Howard Pre-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Troy Howard before the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Jeff Browning Pre-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jeff Browning before the 2018 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 16, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 16, 2018.

Xavier Thévenard Pre-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Xavier Thévenard before the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Sabrina Stanley Pre-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sabrina Stanley before the 2018 Hardrock 100.

Kaori Niwa Pre-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kaori Niwa before the 2018 Hardrock 100.

The Hard is What Makes it Great

An essay about the benefits of choosing to do hard things.

iRunFar’s Trail Running and Safety Survey Discussion

A discussion article about the results of iRunFar’s Trail Running and Safety Survey and how we solve our sport’s human-safety problems.

Embracing Inadequacy

With the Hardrock 100 looming, Bryon writes about embracing the inadequacy that comes with tackling a daunting challenge.

Dysfunction or Injury?: The Key to Injury Prevention

The difference between a dysfunction and an injury, and how to avoid letting dysfunctional issues become injuries.

2018 Hardrock 100 Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2018 Hardrock 100.

This Week In Running: July 9, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for July 9, 2018.

Joe Grant Post-Nolan’s 14 Unsupported Fastest Known Time Interview

A written interview with Joe Grant after he set the unsupported fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.

The Daily Grind

An essay about the ‘daily grind’ of running.

2018 Western States 100 Prediction Contest Results

The results of iRunFar’s 2018 Western States 100 prediction contest.

Alex Nichols Post-Nolan’s 14 Supported Fastest Known Time Interview

A written interview with Alex Nichols after he set the supported fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.

Columbia Montrail Caldorado III Review

An in-depth review of the Columbia Montrail Caldorado III.

Trail First Aid: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Identifying and caring for heat exhaustion and heat stroke while running.

WeRunFar Profile: Koichi Iwasa

An in-depth profile of Japanese ultrarunner and DogsorCaravan.com founder Koichi Iwasa.