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Alex Varner Pre-2015 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Alex Varner before the 2015 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

A Good Place To Be

Geoff Roes updates us on his health and the good place that’s left his running.

2015 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Men’s Preview

A preview of the men’s field for the 2015 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

2015 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Women’s Preview

A preview of the women’s field at the 2015 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.

This Week In Running: April 6, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for April 6, 2015.

2015 Marathon des Sables (MdS) Results

Results from the 2015 Marathon des Sables (MdS) in Moroccan Sahara.

The Lore of Western States: The Agony of 11th Place

AJW writes of the history and stories behind “M11,” the 11th-place man at the Western States 100.

2015 Marathon Des Sables Pre-Race Interviews With Laurence Klein, Liza Howard, Jolanda Linschooten, And Eli Sanchez Brito

Interviews with Laurence Klein, Liza Howard, Jolanda Linschooten, and Eli Sanchez Brito before the 2015 Marathon des Sables.

2015 Marathon Des Sables Pre-Race Interviews With Mohamad Ahansal, Salameh Al Aqra, Danny Kendall, And Samir Akhdar

Interviews with Mohamad Ahansal, Salameh Al Aqra, Danny Kendall, and Samir Akhdar before the 2015 Marathon des Sables.

Western States Restructuring

Breaking news on the restructuring of the Western States 100.

Terrain Diversity

The Trail Sisters talk about the diverse terrain they find around the world.

Back to Basics

Joe Grant writes of a return to his love of the processes behind training and racing.

2015 Marathon Des Sables Preview

A in-depth preview of the 2015 Marathon des Sables.

Kungen: An Interview with Jonas Buud

An in-depth interview with Swedish ultrarunner Jonas Buud.

This Week In Running: March 30, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for March 30, 2015.

The Pleasure of Flow

Andy Jones-Wilkins writes of the pleasure of finding flow in a run.

Brooks PureGrit 3 Review

An in-depth review of the Brooks PureGrit 3.

Running Southern Utah

Geoff Roes writes about the nature of trail running in southern Utah.

Trail Running In Thailand

Trail running in Thailand.

Audacity’s Edge

An essay about the risks and rewards of testing one’s physical and mental limits.

This Week In Running: March 23, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for March 23, 2015.

Zach Ornelas, 2015 USATF 50k Road National Champion, Interview

An interview with Zach Ornelas after his win of the 2015 USATF 50k Road National Championship at the Caumsett 50k.

An Update On My Recovery

AJW writes about how his injury is still problematic.

Salomon S-Lab Fellcross 3 Review

An in-depth review of the Salomon S-Lab Fellcross 3.

Treadmill Diaries: Interviews With Treadmill World-Record Holders Denis Mikhaylove, Gemma Carter, And Michael Wardian

Interviews with treadmill world-record holders Denis Mikhaylove, Gemma Carter, and Michael Wardian.

WeRunFar Profile: Linda Barton-Robbins

An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Linda Barton.

Twenty Words For Freezing

Creative writing about the challenges of winter.

This Week In Running: March 16, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for March 16, 2015.

In Praise Of Loop Courses

AJW talks about the benefits of running loop courses, including the race he directs, the Thomas Jefferson 100k.

What Does A Balanced Sport Look Like?

An excerpt from the book ‘Daughters of Distance’ by Vanessa Runs about women’s equality in sports.

Speed, Gender, And Age: An Ultrarunning Comparison

A statistical comparison of and discussion about speed, gender, and age in ultrarunning.

Home-Field Advantage

Geoff Roes discusses the benefits of having a home-field advantage in trail running.

Performance Flexibility: Trunk Mobility And The Foam Roll

Joe Uhan discusses the use of a foam roll to increase trunk mobility.

This Week In Running: March 9, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for March 9, 2015.

Dong Li Post-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Dong Li after her third-place finish at the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Antoine Guillon Post-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Antoine Guillon after his third-place finish at the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Caroline Chaverot Post-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Caroline Chaverot after her second-place finish at the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Gediminas Grinius, 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Gediminas Grinius after his win at the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Núria Picas, 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Champion, Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Núria Picas after her win at the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

2015 The North Face Transgrancanaria Results

Results from the 2015 The North Face Transcrancanaria.

Running Films

A discussion about the boom in trail running films.

Brendan Davies Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Brendan Davies before the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Wyan Chow Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Wyan Chow before the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Iker Karrera Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Iker Karrera before the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Sponsorship And Prize Money: Gender Inequality In Endurance Sports

An excerpt from the book ‘Daughters of Distance’ by Vanessa Runs about gender disparity in women’s sports.

Fernanda Maciel Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Fernanda Maciel before the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Anton Krupicka Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Anton Krupicka before the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria

Aliza Lapierre Pre-2015 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Aliza Lapierre before the 2015 TNF Transgrancanaria

Confessions Of Running-Group Enthusiasts

The physical and emotional benefits of training in a group.

2015 The North Face Transgrancanaria Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2015 The North Face Transgrancanaria.

2015 Run The Rann Report

A report from the 2015 Run the Rann races in India.

Patience And The Ultramarathoner

A discussion about the importance of patience in trail and ultrarunning.

2015 The North Face Transgrancanaria Preview

A preview of the 2015 The North Face Transgrancanaria 125k ultramarathon.

This Week In Running: March 2, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for March 2, 2015.

iRunFar Store Closeout Sale

The iRunFar Store ends its journey.

Mackey and Pacheco: Gritty, Focused, And Not Too Serious

AJW writes about Jorge Pacheco and Dave Mackey’s performances in 2015 Montrail Ultra Cup races.

Mother Nature Is A Woman

An excerpt from the book ‘Daughters of Distance’ by Vanessa Runs about the feminine qualities of nature.

Craft Winter Apparel Review

An in-depth review of Craft winter apparel.

A Harsh Reality

Geoff Roes discusses the risks found in the natural world and our treatment of them as we explore.

In Winter

Joe Grant writes about ski touring as a winter alternative to running.

Snap Happy: An Interview With Jordi Saragossa

An in-depth interview with trail running photographer Jordi Saragossa.

This Week In Running: February 23, 2015

This Week in Running’s trail and ultrarunning report for February 23, 2015.

Embracing Misery

AJW discusses how doing hard things in training makes his mind more prepared for the mental challenges of racing.