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Ryan Sandes Pre-2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Ryan Sandes before the 2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Jonas Buud Pre-2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Jonas Buud before the 2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Jason Schlarb Pre-2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon Interview

An interview (with transcript) with Jason Schlarb before the 2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

A Day In The Life

The Trail Sisters break down misconceptions about the lifestyles of elite trail runners.

2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon Preview

A preview of the 2016 Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Emergent Methods For Determining Ultramarathon Race-Day Pacing

Ian Torrence describes how to use multiple new technologies for developing an accurate race-day ultramarathon pacing strategy.

This Week In Running: February 1, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 1, 2016.

Getting It Done!

AJW writes about how the January of 2016 Mid-Atlantic blizzard did not stop ultrarunners from running.

Montrail Caldorado Review

An in-depth review of the Montrail Caldorado.

Essay Contest: Humor And Running

Geoff Roes writes about humor and running and introduces an essay contest.

Revisiting Home

Joe Grant writes about the psychological parallels between experiencing the familiar and the unknown.

This Week In Running: January 25, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 25, 2016.

François D’haene, 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene following his win of the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Dong Li, 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dong Li after her win of the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Yan Long Fei Post-2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Yan Long Fei after his second-place finish at the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Lisa Borzani Post-2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Lisa Borzani after her second-place finish at the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Gediminas Grinius Post-2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Gediminas Grinius after his third-place finish at the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Results

Results from the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Laying The Foundation

AJW writes about early season training and laying the foundation for a successful racing calendar.

Lisa Borzani Pre-2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Lisa Borzani before the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Wyan Chow Pre-2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Wyan Chow before the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Michael Wardian Pre-2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Michael Wardian before the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Common Ultrarunning Problems Discussed With Unlikely Nouns

Dakota Jones provides irreverent perspective on our sport in life’s bigger picture.

2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Gediminas Grinius Pre-2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Gediminas Grinius before the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Preview

A preview of the 2016 Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

This Week In Running: January 18, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 18, 2016.

2016 Zolkan 4 Days Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the 2016 Zolkan 4 Days in Chile.

Guilt And The Long-Distance Runner

AJW writes about the guilt long-distance runners sometimes feel when taking time away from the rest of life to run.

2016 UTMB Top Entrants Announced

Top entrants for the 2016 UTMB and its sister races.

How Things Have Changed Over These Past 100 Articles

Geoff Roes write about some of the changes he’s seen in trail running over the last four years.

Hard Facts For Fast Plantar-Faciitis Recovery

Joe Uhan discusses the four-part process of healing plantar fasciitis.

This Week In Running: January 11, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 11, 2016.

Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 3 Review

An in-depth review of the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 3.

New Year, Better Yous

The Trail Sisters discuss their 2016 New Year’s resolutions.

Breaking Down The 2015 Ultrarunner Of The Year Voting

John Medinger details UltraRunning magazine’s Ultrarunner of the Year selection process for 2015.

This Week In Running: January 4, 2016

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 4, 2016.

Running And Renewal

AJW writes about the multiple levels of renewal that a long-term relationship with running helps us feel.

The Best Of iRunFar In 2015

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2015.

Reflections On A Pretty Great 2015

Geoff Roes summarizes his 2015 and looks toward 2016.

‘This Is Just To Say’/ For The Love Of A Kōan

Creative writing about kids and Zen riddles teaching us how to process our experiences with running and life.

See Emelie Play: An Interview With Emelie Forsberg

An in-depth interview with Emelie Forsberg.

Fifth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2015

The Fifth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2015.

Zach Bitter’s Track 100-Mile American Record Report

Zach Bitter’s report from setting a track 100-mile American record at the 2015 Desert Solstice 100 Mile and 24 Hour Track Invitational.

The Canyons

Dakota Jones writes about adventuring in the Colorado Plateau’s canyon country, and how documenting it modified his experience.

Practice — 365

Joe Grant writes about taking at least one photo every day of 2015 and how doing so impacted his life.

This Week in Running: December 21, 2015

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 21, 2015.

Discipline And Accountability: The Ultrarunner’s Conundrum

AJW writes about balancing discipline and accountability through one’s life with ultrarunning.

Ultra-Trail Gobi Race 2015: Finding the Spark Within

Bryon Powell’s report on the journey he experienced at the 2015 Ultra-Trail Gobi Race.

Knowing When To Cut A Run Short

Geoff Roes writes about how you know when or if you need to cut a run short because you feel bad.

Tony Migliozzi, 2015 IAU 50k World Champion, Interview

A written interview with Tony Migliozzi following his win of the 2015 IAU 50k World Championships.

Doping And The Effect On Ultra And Trail Running: What To Do About Cheaters

Ian Sharman writes about what the trail and ultrarunning community should do about performance-enhancing drug use in the sport.

This Week In Running: December 14, 2015

This Week In Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 14, 2015.

‘Langtang’ Film Review

A review of the Summits of My Life film ‘Langtang’ in both English and Spanish.

Ultrarunning And Community: An Exciting New Project

AJW writes about Ian MacNairn’s PhD project on ultrarunning community.

Pearl Izumi E:Motion Trail N2 v2 Review

An in-depth review of the Pearl Izumi E:Motion Trail N2 v2.

Some More Equal Than Others?

The Trail Sisters discuss gender-based team-size differences at the World Mountain Running Championships.

The Healthy Trail Running Holiday Gift List

Joe Uhan’s healthy-running holiday gift list for 2015.

Megan Kimmel, 2015 TNF EC 50 Mile Champ, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel after her win at the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

Zach Miller, 2015 TNF EC 50 Mile Champ, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Zach Miller after his win at the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.