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

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

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

A review of the La Sportiva Anakonda trail running shoe.

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

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

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

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

A review of the Patagonia EVERlong trail running shoes.

iRunFar.com implements the Intense Debate comment system.

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)…

An in-depth interview with trail runner Catrin Jones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe Grant writes of immersing himself in wildness around him.

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

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

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

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

Dakota Jones tries to process dropping at the Hasetsune Cup.

An exploration of the connection between running and creativity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An in-depth profile of Luke Nelson.

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

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

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 race report on his sub-12 hour, North American 100-mile record.

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

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

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

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

A video interview with Emelie Forsberg after her win at the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

A video interview with Rob Krar after his win at the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

Results of the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

The wisdom of the masses predict the 2013 UROC 100k winners and top finishers.

A video interview with Kerrie Bruxvoort before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

A video interview with Rob Krar before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

A video interview with Dakota Jones before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

A video interview with Kilian Jornet before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

A video interview with Rickey Gates before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

A video interview with Emelie Forsberg before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

How do you deal with your running injuries?

A video interview with Matt Flaherty before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

A video interview with Cameron Clayton before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

Live coverage of the 2013 UROC 100k.

An interview with Sage Canaday before the 2013 Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k.

The journey from not knowing what a pacer is to being one and what can be learned along the way.

iRunFar’s 2012 UROC 100k prediction contest with prizes from Ultimate Direction.

Nick Hollon’s race report from his seventh-place finish at the 2013 Tor des Géants.

Finding a meaningful substitute for running and meaning in one’s running.