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Tom Nielsen’s Master Class: The Story of the 1999 Angeles Crest 100

A look back at Tom Nielsen’s win at the 1999 Angeles Crest 100, a race for the ages.

Sam McCutcheon Pre-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sam McCutcheon before the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Ruby Muir Pre-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruby Muir before the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Cecilia Flori Pre-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Cecilia Flori before the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Dylan Bowman Pre-2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

This Week In Running: February 5, 2018

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

2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon Preview

A preview of the 2018 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Rules And Why We Have Them

An essay on balancing rules and the egalitarian nature of trail and ultrarunning.

WeRunFar Profile: John Trent

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and ultrarunning community member John Trent.

Running Injuries Explained And Overcome

A round-up of resources on injuries, including what is an injury, how we can best recover from one, and what they mean in our lives.

Inov-8 Trailroc 285 Review

An in-depth review of the Inov-8 TRAILROC 285 trail running shoes.

Mira Rai Post-2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Mira Rai after her second-place finish at the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Alex Nichols Post-2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols after his second-place finish at the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Miao Yao And Min Qi, 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Champions, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Miao Yao and Min Qi after their wins of the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

This Week In Running: January 29, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 29, 2018.

Listen to iRunFar’s New Audio-Only iRunFar Feed!

Listen to an audio-only feed of iRunFar’s videos!

2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Results

Results from the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Traits Of Successful First-Time 100-Mile Runners

AJW writes about three qualities he sees in successful first-time 100-mile runners.

Marie McNaughton Pre-2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Marie McNaughton before the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Andrea Huser Pre-2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andrea Huser before the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Alex Nichols Pre-2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Stone Tsang Pre-2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stone Tsang before the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Reset

A lengthy life pause for the flu results in a positive reset for Joe Grant.

2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

This Week In Running: January 22, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 22, 2018.

2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Preview

An in-depth preview of the 2018 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Giving And Taking

Zach Miller writes about the give-and-take aspects of running and life.

Running and the Busy Trap

A look at the tendency to over busy ourselves in the modern world and how running can spring us from the “busy trap.”

The Activist: Clare Gallagher And The Environment

An in-depth profile of trail ultrarunner and environmental activist Clare Gallagher.

Talk About The Weather! (Treadmill Tips for Rough Days)

Aliza Lapierre writes about how to make treadmill running fun… or at least tolerable when it is necessary.

Holy Cramp! The Science Of Exercise-Associated Cramping

New ideas in the science behind exercise-associated cramping.

This Week In Running: January 15, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 15, 2018.

Dave Mackey And The 2004 Western States 100

AJW looks back to Dave Mackey’s second-place finish at the 2004 Western States 100.

2018 UTMB Events Top Runners Announced

A list of the top entrants for the 2018 UTMB events.

Recovery

Dakota Jones writes about the process of recovering from a hamstring injury.

Pain Management in Three Steps: Mechanism, Trajectory, and Action

Three steps for pain management in orthopedic issues and ultramarathon racing.

This Week In Running: January 8, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 8, 2018.

In Search Of The Simple Life

AJW writes about his quest for a simple life.

WeRunFar Profile: Mimi Anderson

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Mimi Anderson.

You Are An Inspiration

A quick look at how we can all be inspirations to fellow runners.

In Offense Of ‘Outdoors, Incorporated’

An essay about the importance of avoiding the overcommercialization of the outdoors.

This Week In Running: January 1, 2018

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 1, 2018.

iRunFar 2017 Year-End Pledge Drive: Make This Happen!

Help make an even better iRunFar in 2018.

That One Goal

AJW looks with hope toward the 2018 Hardrock 100.

The Best Of iRunFar In 2017

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2017.

Mary And The Giant: Encounters On Foot In The Nearby Deep

An essay about how the words of a poem can inspire one’s trail running.

Three Currents

Joe Grant writes about how climbing the same mountain three times has inspired three thought currents.

Support iRunFar On Patreon!

Now you can take deeper look into and help support iRunFar on Patreon!

Seventh Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2017

The Seventh Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2017.

Kari Traa Apparel Review

A review of two Kari Traa apparel pieces.

A Letter Of Gratitude To Mother Nature

Aliza Lapierre writes a letter of gratitude to Mother Nature.

Baby On Board: Long-Distance Running During Pregnancy

A review of the scientific literature on long-distance running during pregnancy.

iRunFar 2018 Winter Clearance Sale

A quick look at some last-minute gifts available from iRunFar.com.

This Week In Running: December 18, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 18, 2017.

Which Way?

Zach Miller writes about how learning about a landscape allows you to connect with it.

The Happiness Advantage

AJW writes about the interrelationship of happiness and success.

Making Lemonade

Eric Senseman writes about the feeling of running to his potential.

Public Lands

Dakota Jones writes about the 2017 public-lands debate.

Painting Bridges: Chemical Stress In A Running Injury

Joe Uhan writes about the role of chemical stress in running injuries.

This Week In Running: December 11, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 11, 2017.

Get Your iRunFar Black Diamond Gloves! (Also Hats/Visors)

Get iRunFar-branded Black Diamond gloves for a limited time!

The Peace Of Repetition

AJW writes about the repetitive elements of running.