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Ashley Nordell Pre-2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ashley Nordell before the 2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

David Laney Pre-2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with David Laney before the 2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Eric Senseman Pre-2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Eric Senseman before the 2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Mario Mendoza Pre-2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mario Mendoza before the 2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Kyle Skaggs And The 2008 Hardrock 100

AJW remembers Kyle Skaggs’s win of the 2008 Hardrock 100.

Gina Slaby Pre-2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Gina Slaby before the 2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

WeRunFar Profile: Nicky Spinks

An in-depth profile of fell runner Nicky Spinks.

Beautiful and Brutal: A 2018 White Mountains 100 Race Report

Bryon Powell shares his first winter 100 miler, the 2018 White Mountains 100.

2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2018 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

Western States-Specific Training Runs

A list of specific training runs on the Western States 100 course.

This Week In Running: April 9, 2018

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

The Excitement Of The 2018 Golden Ticket Series

AJW looks at the most exciting Altra Golden Ticket entries into the 2018 Western States 100.

Jaybird Run Wireless Headphones Review

A review of the Jaybird Run wireless headphones.

Bill Dooper, The Ultimate Friend – In Remembrance

In remembrance of ultrarunning’s #1 superfan and the ultimate friend, Bill Dooper.

Limits And The Barkley Marathons

How the Barkley Marathons tests the outer edge of human limits.

Worth The Effort

Reasons to run by feel and how to do it.

This Week In Running: April 2, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for April 2, 2018.

UTMB Announces Cash-For-Points Program

Information about UTMB’s new Cash-for-Points Program.

Going Under The Knife, Part 2

AJW writes about his upcoming right hip-resurfacing surgery.

Salomon Speedcross 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon Speedcross 4.

Running Clouds: Two Tales

Creative prose about clouds, mountains, and running.

Rima: Running As Prayer

Joe Grant writes about 70-year-old Rima Lurie’s perspective on a lifetime of running.

This Week In Running: March 26, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 26, 2018.

Don’t Push The Panic Button

AJW writes about not panicking when something goes wrong during an ultramarathon.

Altra Superior 3.5 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Superior 3.5.

Canine Partners: Caring For Your Trail Running Dog’s Health

Advice from a veterinarian about the health of trail running dogs.

Best New Trail Shoes For Fall-Winter 2018

A preview of new trail shoes for the second half of 2018.

This Week In Running: March 19, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 19, 2018.

Twenty-Four Hours

An essay about the 24 hours of a runner’s day.

Raising The Bar With Karl Meltzer

An in-depth interview with trail ultrarunner Karl Meltzer.

The Love Of The Unknown

What’s to love about exploring the many facets of the unknown? Plenty!

Look Fast, Feel Fast: Stride Optimization For The Long Run

How to increase stride efficiency through visualization and practice.

This Week In Running: March 12, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 12, 2018.

Nikki Kimball And The 2006 Western States 100

AJW remembers Nikki Kimball’s win of the 2006 Western States 100.

WeRunFar Profile: Ed Ettinghausen

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Ed Ettinghausen.

Transitions: Moving On From Ultrarunning

A narrative essay by Morgan Williams about the journey away from ultrarunning after a major accident.

Norwegian (Ski Olympians) Would; Isn’t It Good?

An essay about how watching the Winter Olympic Games can inspire our personal running.

This Week In Running: March 5, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for March 5, 2018.

The Power Of Moments

AJW writes about the power of certain transcendent moments in running.

Saucony Peregrine 8 Review

An in-depth video review (with transcript) of the Saucony Peregrine 8.

This Article Contains Profanity: A Profile Of ‘JLu’

Dakota Jones profiles trail runner ‘JLu.’

Off The Clock

Joe Grant writes about the different value systems of races and non-racing adventures in trail running.

This Week In Running: February 26, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 26, 2018.

Trail Running Environmental Values Survey

A survey about trail running environmental values.

How To Choose A Tune-Up Race

AJW writes about choosing tune-up races ahead of your goal ultramarathon.

2018 Outdoor Research Women’s Winter Running Apparel Review

A review of three Outdoor Research women’s winter apparel pieces for running.

2018 Tarawera 100-Mile Endurance Run Photo Gallery

A 2018 Tarawera 100-Mile Endurance Run photo gallery by photographer Kurt Matthews.

Who Is Your Competition?

An essay about the external versus internal pressures of competition in running.

Let’s Break It Down: Rhabdomyolysis In Ultramarathons

Information about exertional rhabdomyolysis and current ultramarathon-specific research on it.

This Week In Running: February 19, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 18, 2018.

That Old Ford Truck

An essay about the meaning in the tools we use to play and work in the outdoors.

Skiing With Ida Nilsson

An in-depth profile of trail runner and ski mountaineer Ida Nilsson.

Optimistic Incrementalism: Steady Smiling Steps Toward A Goal

Embrace optimistic incrementalism, gradually and persistently working toward a goal.

Five Spring-Training Workouts For The Summer Majors

Five early season workouts for runners training for long summer ultramarathons.

This Week In Running: February 12, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 12, 2018.

Sam McCutcheon Post-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sam McCutcheon after his third-place finish at the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Erika Lori Post-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Erika Lori after her third-place finish at the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Amanda Basham Post-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Amanda Basham after her second-place finish at the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Results

Results from the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Cody Reed Post-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Cody Reed after his second-place finish at the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Dylan Bowman, 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman after his win of the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Kelly Wolf, 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kelly Wolf after her win of the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.