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Dave Johnston, 2014 Iditarod Trail Invitational 350-Mile Champion, Interview

An in-depth interview with Alaskan Dave Johnston after his record-setting win at the 2014 Iditarod Trail Invitational 350-mile race.

Núria Picas, 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria Champion, Interview

An interview with Núria Picas after her win at the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Ryan Sandes, 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria Champion, Interview

An interview with Ryan Sandes after his win at the 2013 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Francesca Canepa Post-2014 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

An interview with Francesca Canepa after her second-place finish at the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Julien Chorier Post-2014 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

An interview with Julien Chorier after his second-place finish at the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Fernanda Maciel Post-2014 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

An interview with Fernanda Maciel after her third-place finish at the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Timothy Olson Post-2014 TNF Transgrancanaria Interview

An interview with Timothy Olson after his third-place finish at the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

2014 The North Face TransGranCanaria Results

Results from the 2014 The North Face Transgrancanaria 125k.

Stillness On The Run

There are many aspects of 21st-century life to like. Transportation and communication have made the world smaller, technology provides information and context in the blink of an eye. Opportunities exist…

Jorge Maravilla Pre-2014 TNF TransGranCanaria Interview

An interview with Jorge Maravilla before the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Núria Picas Pre-2014 TNF TransGranCanaria Interview

An interview with Núria Picas before the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Fernanda Maciel Pre-2014 TNF TransGranCanaria Interview

An interview with Fernanda Maciel before the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

2014 The North Face Transgrancanaria Live Coverage

Live coverage of the 2014 The North Face TransGranCanaria.

Timothy Olson Pre-2014 TransGranCanaria Interview

An interview with Timothy Olson before the 2014 TNF TransGranCanaria.

Julien Chorier Pre-2014 TNF TransGranCanaria Interview

An interview with Julien Chorier before the 2014 TNF Transgrancanaria.

Young Blood

Some thoughts on younger ultrarunners as well as a theory on an ultrarunner’s shelf life.

Seb Chaigneau Pre-2014 TNF TransGranCanaria Interview

An interview with Seb Chaigneau before the 2014 TNF TransGranCanaria.

Mountains On My Mind

The pluses and minuses of both travel and running.

Solar Flair: An Interview With Sally McRae

An in-depth interview with ultrarunner Sally McRae.

2014 The North Face TransGranCanaria Preview

A preview of the 2014 TransGranCanaria.

Spring Training

Every year around this time, my mind wanders to warmer climes and the arrival of pitchers and catchers at spring training baseball facilities across Florida and Arizona. This annual ritual…

Ultimate Direction Ultra Vesta Review

An in-depth review of the Ultimate Direction Ultra Vesta hydration pack for women.

Paul Hamilton: Ice Cream As It Relates To Ultrarunning

A profile of American ultrarunner Paul Hamilton.

Of Buffs, Lycra, And Being Well-Coiffed: Tips For Trail Running In Switzerland

A fashion survival guide for an American running in Europe.

WeRunFar Profile: Dick Canterbury

A profile of Midwestern trail runner Dick Canterbury.

Strength Training For Runners

Strength training for trail runners and ultra runners.

2014 Western States Veterans Panel Preview

A look ahead to the 2014 Western States 100 Veterans Panel.

Winter Olympics (And The Beauty Of Head-To-Head Competition)

The drawbacks of sports based on time trials and judging.

Kilian Jornet: National Geographic People’s Choice Adventurer Of The Year

Kilian Jornet is named the 2014 National Geographic People’s Choice Adventurer Of The Year.

Happy Place

Is the growth of ultrarunning slowing and, if so, what will be the effect?

Down With The Sickness: Guidelines For Running During And After The Flu

A look at when and how to run during and after a bout with the flu.

Jonathan Wyatt: A Tale Of Two Hemispheres

An in-depth interview with trail runner Jonathan Wyatt.

Matt Laye’s 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Race Report

Matt Laye’s race report from the 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 mile, which he won in his 100-mile debut.

Torin Tucker: 1994-2014

A tribute to friend-of-ultrarunning Torin Tucker.

Hydrapak SoftFlask Review

A look at soft flasks for running hydration and a review of the Hydrapak SoftFlask.

Ann Trason: The Pioneer Returns

An in-depth profile on ultrarunning legend Ann Trason.

Jared Hazen Post-2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Interview

An interview with Jared Hazen following his third place finish at the 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 mile.

Kaci Lickteig Post-2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Interview

A video interview with Kaci Lickteig following her second-place finish at the 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile.

Nicole Studer, 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Champion, Interview

An interview with Nicole Studer following her win at the 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile.

Matt Laye, 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Champion, Interview

A video interview with Matt Laye following his win at the 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile.

Your Ultra-Training Bag Of Tricks: Head Games

Using mental tricks to find success in ultramarathons.

Dylan Bowman, 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Champion, Interview

An interview with Dylan Bowman following his win at the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Cassie Scallon, 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Champion, Interview

An interview with Cassie Scallon following her win at the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Results

Results from the 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 mile.

2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Results

Results of the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Angela Shartel Pre-2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Angela Shartel before the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Cassie Scallon Pre-2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Cassie Scallon before the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Sally McRae Pre-2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Sally McRae before the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Mike Aish Pre-2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Mike Aish before the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Gap To Gap: The Simple Pleasures Of A Club Run

AJW shares the joys of a run with a running club.

Josh Arthur Pre-2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Josh Arthur before the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Chris Price Pre-2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Interview

A video interview with Chris Price before the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile AND Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Live Coverage!

Live coverage of the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile and Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile.

Swiftwick Socks Review

An in-depth review of the Swiftwick running socks, including the Pursuit Zero, Aspire One, Sustain Four, and Performance 12 models.

Why Running And Racing Are Not The Same Thing

Geoff Roes reflects on his return to racing… and how it’s different from regular running.

2014 Rocky Raccoon 100 Preview

A preview of the 2014 Rocky Raccoon 100.

Switching Things Up

Joe Grant switches things up with a snowshoe race.

2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile Preview

A preview of the 2014 Sean O’Brien 50 Mile.

Roots & Wings: An Interview With David Laney

An in-depth interview with trail runner David Laney.

2014 Vibram Hong Kong 100k Results

Results from the 2014 Vibram Hong Kong 100k, the inaugural race in the Ultra-Trail World Tour.

The Race Director’s Life

Some of the difficulties of being a first-time ultramarathon race director.

All Too Human Powers

These callouses on my palms, dirt still jammed under my fingernails, and bruise on the inside of my foot do not match up to where I am sitting. It’s Monday…