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Gimme A Break!

AJW writes about his annual break from running.

Vasque Trailbender Review

An in-depth review of the Vasque Trailbender.

When Motivation Hits Rock Bottom

The Trail Sisters discuss a lack of motivation for running and how to kickstart it.

In Focus

Joe Grant explores the values of both staying focused sometimes and letting his mind wander in others.

This Week In Running: January 23, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 23, 2017.

Running And My Favorite Teacher

AJW writes about what he learned from his seventh-grade social-studies teacher.

Lean Back

Zach Miller writes about learning to ski as a metaphor for life.

Best New Trail Running Shoes from the 2017 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show

The best new trail shoes from the 2017 Winter Outdoor Retailer show.

Building A Trail-Worthy Body, Part 1

Information on core-strength and flexibility exercises for trail runners.

Learning From The Past

Aliza Lapierre, Kaci Lickteig, Meghan Arbogast, and Gunhild Swanson talk about what they’ve learned from running.

WeRunFar Profile: Janet Ng

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner and Hong Kong 100k race director Janet Ng.

This Week In Running: January 16, 2017

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

Running From The Inside Out

AJW writes about running for the purposes of exploring internal motivation.

2017 UTMB Events Top Runners Announced

A list of the top entrants for the 2017 UTMB events.

The Process

Dakota Jones writes about the process of experiencing the outdoors, rather than collecting experiences of the outdoors.

Performance Mobility, Part 1: Introduction And Hip Flexion and Extension Mobility

Joe Uhan introduces a performance-mobility series and discusses hip flexion and extension mobility for endurance running.

This Week In Running: January 9, 2017

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

Vulnerability: Strength Or Weakness

AJW writes about the relationship between vulnerability and running.

Hoka One One Challenger ATR 3 Review

An in-depth review of the Hoka One One Challenger ATR 3.

Deconstructing The 2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Voting

A breakdown of UltraRunning magazine’s 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year selection process.

The Gift Of Goal Setting

A look at the process and benefits of goal setting for running.

This Week In Running: January 3, 2017

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 3, 2017.

The Best Of iRunFar In 2016

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2016.

Running As A Secular Pilgrimage

AJW compares running to the concept of a pilgrimage.

Trail Running In Andorra

An in-depth guide to trail and mountain running in Andorra.

The Trail Sisters’s 2016 In Review

The Trail Sisters review the progress of women’s trail and ultrarunning in 2016.

The Mountain. The Teacher.

Joe Grant writes about the lessons mountains teach us.

The Running Squirrel: An Interview With Jo Meek

An in-depth interview with trail and ultrarunner Jo Meek.

Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2016

The Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2016.

Topo MT-2 And Ultrafly Review

An in-depth, comparative review of the Topo MT-2 and Ultrafly.

The Planning Season

Aliza Lapierre writes about what goes into her process of planning next year’s trail racing.

WeRunFar Profile: Angela Shartel

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Angela Shartel.

This Week In Running: December 19, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 19, 2016.

2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Men’s Edition

AJW writes about his classification process for the men’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.

Running Roots: Zach Miller Reflects On His 2016 The North Face 50 Mile Win

Zach Miller writes about the origins of his drive to always give 100%.

Gina Slaby, 100-Mile World-Record Holder, Interview

An interview with Gina Slaby after she set a 100-mile world record at the 2016 Desert Solstice.

Chasing Ann Where Pigs Fly: Caroline Boller’s American 50-Mile Trail Best Report

Caroline Boller’s report from running an American 50-mile trail best at the 2016 Brazos Bend 50 Mile.

Eight Steps For Your Best Trail Running Off-Season

Joe Uhan’s tips for getting happy, healthy, strong, and fit during your off-season.

This Week In Running: December 12, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 12, 2016.

2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Women’s Edition

AJW writes about his classification process for the women’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.

Hardcore… Or Soft?

A creative essay about the value of pliability and adaptability in achieving success in trail running.

Overcoming Anxiety: Tips For Getting Out The Door

Seven tips for overcoming running-related anxiety.

Variable-Effort “Gear-Changing” Workouts

Ian Torrence describes the purpose of and how to do gear-changing workouts.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

This Week In Running: December 5, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 5, 2016.

Ida Nilsson, 2016 The North Face 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson after her win at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Zach Miller, 2016 The North Face 50 Mile Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller after his win at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Magdalena Boulet Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Magdalena Boulet after her second-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hayden Hawks Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks after his second-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Ruth Croft Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Ruth Croft after her third-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

David Laney Post-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with David Laney after his third-place finish at the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Results

Results from the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2017 Western States 100 Lottery Results

Results from the 2017 Western States 100 lottery.

2017 Hardrock 100 Lottery Results

Results from the 2017 Hardrock 100 lottery.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Men’s Pre-Race Interview Show

A video-interview show (with transcript) with Zach Miller, Hayden Hawks, Jorge Maravilla, and Alex Nichols before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Alex Nichols Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Jorge Maravilla Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Jorge Maravilla before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hayden Hawks Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Zach Miller Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Hope Springs Eternal!

AJW writes about the annual great expectations of the American ultrarunning community on the first weekend of December.

Sage Canaday Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

2016 The North Face 50 Mile Women’s Pre-Race Interview Show

A video-interview show (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel, Ruth Croft, Stephanie Howe Violett, and Ida Nilsson before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Ida Nilsson Pre-2016 The North Face 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson before the 2016 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.