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Sébastien Spehler, 2017 Les Templiers Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sébastien Spehler after his win of the 2017 Les Templiers.

Ruth Croft, 2017 Les Templiers Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft after her win of the 2017 Les Templiers.

Nicolas Martin Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Nicolas Martin before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Ruth Croft Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Stian Angermund-Vik Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stian Angermund-Vik before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Emelie Forsberg Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Emelie Forsberg before the 2017 Les Templiers.

To Be Continued

Zach Miller writes about the value of the journey versus the that of the destination.

Playing Time

AJW compares the concept of playing time in basketball and running.

Ida Nilsson Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson before the 2017 Les Templiers.

Alex Nichols Pre-2017 Les Templiers Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2017 Les Templiers.

2017 Les Templiers Live Coverage

iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2017 Grand Trail des Templiers.

What’s Your Story?

My mother raised me by the age old adage of, “If you’re early, your on time. If you’re on time, […]

Vision Loss In Ultramarathons: ‘Looking’ At The Research

A ‘look’ at the emerging knowledge about ultramarathon-associated vision loss.

This Week In Running: October 16, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 16, 2017.

2017 Les Templiers Preview

An in-depth preview of the women’s and men’s fields at the 2017 Grand Trail des Templiers in Millau, France.

Every Friday For Six Years, Really?

AJW reflects on his six years of penning ‘AJW’s Taproom’ column on iRunFar.

Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 Review

An in-depth review of the Hoka One One Speedgoat 2.

Fall Color Blindness

Dakota Jones writes about the mountain-pine beetle’s effect on North American forests.

The Diagonal Chop Exercise For Deep Abdominal Activation

An introduction to the Diagonal Chop, an exercise intended to activate the deep abdominal muscles.

This Week In Running: October 9, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 9, 2017.

Running From Despair

AJW writes about using running as a way to cope with tragic current events around the world.

WeRunFar Profile: Fabrice Payet

An in-depth profile of La Réunion’s Fabrice Payet, an ultrarunning superfan and supporter.

Stepping Into The Unknown

Bryon looks ahead at the unknowns he’ll face on an upcoming adventure.

Trail Running On La Réunion

An in-depth guide to traveling and running on the French island of La Réunion.

This Week In Running: October 2, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for October 2, 2017.

A Do-It-Yourself 100-Mile Run

AJW writes about running a do-it-yourself 100 miler, not as part of a race.

“Why Does UTMB Take So Long, Daddy?”

Damian Hall writes humorously about his kids and his running.

Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes!

The Trail Sisters write about the changes they’ve observed in mountain running, ultrarunning, and trail running in the last decade.

The Move

Joe Grant writes about exploring the upper end of one’s physical and mental capacity through trail and ultrarunning.

This Week In Running: September 25, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 25, 2017.

What Makes A Great Aid Station

AJW writes about some of his favorite ultramarathon aid stations.

Turning On To The Off-Season

A look at deciding to take, make the best use of, and transition out of a running off-season.

Lucky-13 Love

Aliza Lapierre compares the different kinds of love we have for life partners, wild places, running, and more.

Recycling The Body

A creative essay about using biking for mental catharsis when injured from running.

Salomon Sense Pro Max Giveaway (US only)

Win one of five pairs of Salomon Sense Pro Max shoes.

This Week In Running: September 18, 2017

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

Finding Your Comfort Zone In The Growth Zone

How to grow by finding your Growth Zone between Panic and Comfort.

A Hoop And A Holler

Zach Miller writes about coping with the post-100-mile blues that ultrarunners commonly experience.

Nathan VaporKrar 4L Race Vest And WaistPak Review

A review of the Nathan VaporKrar 4L Race Vest and Nathan VaporKrar WaistPak.

Connections

Dakota Jones writes about the the problems and opportunities created by airplane travel.

Seven Stride Cues To Increase Trail And Ultra Running Efficiency

Joe Uhan’s seven cues for increasing your trail and ultra running efficiency.

This Week In Running: September 11, 2017

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

Joe McConaughy’s Appalachian Trail Self-Supported FKT Interview

An interview with Joe McConaughy after his Appalachian Trail self-supported FKT.

Raising Awareness For Public Lands: My 50th Birthday Run

AJW writes about his upcoming run through Shenandoah National Park on the Appalachian Trail.

2017 UTMB Men’s And Women’s Podium Video Finishes

Videos of the top-three men and top-two women finishing the 2017 UTMB.

WeRunFar Profile: Jeri Chua

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Jeri Chua.

A Call For Brand Support

A call for brands to support iRunFar’s work.

2017 UTMB Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the 2017 UTMB by photographer Kirsten Kortebein.

This Week In Running: September 5, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for September 5, 2017.

2017 CCC Results

Results from the 2017 CCC.

Alissa St Laurent Post-2017 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alissa St Laurent after her sixth-place finish at the 2017 UTMB.

Jim Walmsley Post-2017 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley after his fifth-place finish at the 2017 UTMB.

Christelle Bard Post-2017 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Christelle Bard after her third-place finish the 2017 UTMB.

Tim Tollefson Post-2017 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Tim Tollefson after his third-place finish at the 2017 UTMB.

Andrea Huser Post-2017 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Andrea Huser after her second-place finish at the 2017 UTMB.

Kilian Jornet Post-2017 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Kilian Jornet after his second-place finish at the 2017 UTMB.

2017 UTMB Results

Results from the 2017 UTMB.

Clare Gallagher, 2017 CCC Champ, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Clare Gallagher after her win at the 2017 CCC.

Hayden Hawks, 2017 CCC Champ, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks after his win at the 2017 CCC.

Núria Picas, 2017 UTMB Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Núria Picas after her win at the 2017 UTMB.

François D’haene, 2017 UTMB Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene after his win at the 2017 UTMB.

Rainy-Day Running

AJW writes about how a rainy-day run cheered him up.

David Laney Pre-2017 UTMB Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with David Laney before the 2017 UTMB.