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DBo à-Go-Go: Chatting With Dylan Bowman

An in-depth interview with American ultrarunner Dylan Bowman.

Group Workouts

A look at how four types of group runs can make you a better runner.

2013 TNF EC 50 Mile Prediction Contest

iRunFar’s 2013 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships prediction contest with prizes from The North Face.

2013 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview

A preview of the women’s field at the 2013 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.

2013 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview

A preview of the men’s field at the 2013 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile championships.

2013 Thanksgiving Giveaway: Round Three Blowout!

iRunFar’s third giveaway contest of the 2013 holiday season.

Zach Miller, 2013 JFK 50-Mile Champion, Interview

An in-depth interview with Zach Miller after his win at the 2013 JFK 50 Mile.

2013 Thanksgiving Giveway: Bonus Edition

A bonus edition of iRunFar’s 2013 Thanksgiving Giveaway.

Ultrarunning Skill #2: Resilience

Finding resilience in life … and ultrarunning.

Huge Thanksgiving Giveaway and Reuseathon

2013 iRunFar Thanksgiving Giveaway!

Mountain Running and Nothing Else

A dedication to what is special about mountain running.

An Ounce Of Naiveté

The beauty of naiveté and the quest to rekindle it.

New Directions: Buzz Burrell and the Ultimate Direction Signature Series

A look at trail runner and adventurer Buzz Burrell and the turnaround he led at Ultimate Direction.

2013 JFK 50 Mile Results

Results from the 2013 JFK 50 Mile run.

2013 Oxfam Trailwalker Hong Kong Report and Results

A look at the 2013 Oxfam Trailwalker Hong Kong trail race.

Ultrarunning Skill #1: Persistence

Persistence as an ultrarunning skill.

2013 La Ruta Run

A look at the inaugural La Ruta Run trail races in Costa Rica.

Winter Training: Making This Your Most Effective Off-Season Yet

A look at how to have an effective running off season.

Is Running Selfish?

Finding a silver lining to the question “Is running selfish?”

Watching Matt’s Feet

Finding “honesty” is the key to listening to one’s body while running.

On A Roll With Alex Nichols

An in-depth interview with American trail runner Alex Nichols.

Ultramarathon Running and Meta-Cognitive Skills

How the meta-cognitive skills of persistence, resilience, patience, courage, and grit affect ultrarunning.

La Sportiva Anakonda Review

A review of the La Sportiva Anakonda trail running shoe.

Ghosts

Dakota Jones writes of ghosts and trail runs during a trip to the Mid-Atlantic.

Overtraining Syndrome, Part Three: The Trail Ultrarunning Specifics

The final installment of a three-piece series on overtraining for runners with specifics about and case studies from trail ultrarunning.

Run And Repeat

A look at the phenomenon of repeatedly running the same trails.

Follow Up On Hardrock Qualifying Races

A second look at the revisions to the Hardorck 100 lottery.

Patagonia EVERlong Review

A review of the Patagonia EVERlong trail running shoes.

Intense Debate (Comment System) on iRunFar!

iRunFar.com implements the Intense Debate comment system.

Why Jon Olsen Might Not Win Ultrarunning Performance Of The Year

There have been a handful of performances in the past few years (most recognizably Mike Morton’s 24-hour American Record, Sabrina Little’s 24-Hour American Record, and Jon Olsen’s 100-Mile North American Record)…

Keeping Up With The Joneses: Chatting With Catrin Jones

An in-depth interview with trail runner Catrin Jones.

My Thoughts on New Qualifying Races for Western States and Hardrock

AJW’s thoughts on the revised qualification standards for the Western States and Hardrock 100s.

Run-Ins: Encounters On The Trail

A look at those fleeting, random encounters we have when out for a run.

Intervals

Dakota Jones talks about the virtues of intervals and hard work for ultrarunners.

FKT Report: The North-South Trail in Rhode Island

Ben Nephew reports on his FKT of the The North-South Trail in Rhode Island in the spring of 2013.

Glenn Mackie’s 2013 Diagonale des Fous Race Report

American Glenn Mackie’s take on the Diagonale des Fous on Reúnion Island.

Trail Running Around Lake City, Colorado

A guide to trail running around Lake City in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Early Thoughts On North American Ultra Performance Of The Year

Early thoughts on the 2013 North American Ultra Performance of the Year.

2013 Festival des Templiers Preview

A look at the Festival des Templiers and a preview of the 2013 race.

Eternal Exploration

Geoff Roes writes of finding eternal exploration, especially close to home.

Immersion

Joe Grant writes of immersing himself in wildness around him.

Nolan’s 14: 50 Miles of Winter

Ben Clark writes of his failed autumn 2013 attempt to complete Nolan’s 14.

Northern Soul: An Interview With Eirik Haugsnes

An in-depth interview with Norwegian trail runner Eirik Haugsnes.

Some Early Thoughts on North American Female Ultrarunner of the Year

An early look at the 2013 female North American ultrarunner of the year.

Mammut MTR 141 Long Short and Longsleeve Review

Reviews of the Mammut MTR 141 Long Short and Longsleeve Shirt.

Dropping

Dakota Jones tries to process dropping at the Hasetsune Cup.

Trail Running and Creativity

An exploration of the connection between running and creativity.

Epigenetics: How Our Lifestyle Can Impact Our Genes

A look at how our lifestyles effect our genes and what that means for our running.

2013 Grand Slam of Ultrarunning—Part 4: Heaven and Hell

A look at the 2013 Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and its finale at the Wasatch 100.

Every Friday For The Past Two Years

A reflection on the second anniversary of AJW’s taproom.

Garmin Fenix Review

A video review (with transcript) of the Garmin Fenix wrist-top GPS.

Cupless Concerns

A look at the trend toward cupless races… and the cups that come with them.

Overtraining Syndrome, Part Two: Treatment and Prevention

The second in a three-part series of overtraining syndrome in running.

Things Done Changed

A story centered around a trip by three friends to run the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim.

Gratitude: Emelie Forsberg’s 2013 UROC 100k Race Report

Emelie Forsberg’s race report from her win at the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

Some Early Thoughts on Male Ultrarunner of the Year

An early look at the 2013 male ultrarunner of the year.

Smartwool PhD Run Gear Review

A review of the Smartwool PhD Run apparel line, including the PhD Run Zip T, PhD Run Sleeveless Top, and PhD Run Short.

Jon Olsen’s North American 100-Mile Record Report

Jon Olsen’s race report on his sub-12 hour, North American 100-mile record.

Imagined Conversations: Dakota Jones’s 2013 UROC 100k Race Report

Dakota Jones’s race report from the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

Stephanie Howe Post-2013 UROC 100k Interview

An interview with Stephanie Howe after the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

Dakota Jones Post-2013 UROC 100k Interview

An interview with Dakota Jones after the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

Cameron Clayton Post-2013 UROC 100k Interview

An interview with Cameron Clayton after the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.