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Dylan Bowman Pre-2013 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview with Dylan Bowman before the 2013 Western States 100.

2013 Western States 100 Pre-Race Story Roundup

A round up of 2013 pre-race Western States 100 stories and interviews.

Mike Morton Pre-2013 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview with Mike Morton before the 2013 Western States 100.

Timothy Olson Pre-2013 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview with Timothy Olson before the 2013 Western States 100.

Emily Harrison Pre-2013 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview Emily Harrison before her 100-mile debut at the 2013 Western States 100.

Aliza Lapierre Pre-2013 Western States 100 Interview

A video interview with Aliza Lapierre before the 2013 Western States 100.

Live Coverage of the 2013 Western States 100

Live coverage of the 2013 Western States 100.

2013 Western States 100 Group Think Predictions

The wisdom of the masses predict the 2013 Western States 100 winners and top finishers.

Andy Jones-Wilkins Pre-2013 Western States 100 Interview

AJW shares his thoughts on the fields at the 2013 Western States 100.

Dakota Jones’s San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Course-Record Report

Dakota Jones’s race report from the 2013 San Juan Solstice at which he broke Matt Carpenter’s course record.

The World is Places

On relating to the land in running and in life.

Emily Harrison: That’s a Long Way to Run

An in-depth profile of runner Emily Harrison before her 100-mile debut at the Western States 100.

Pre-WS100 ’13 Interviews with Rory Bosio, Aliza Lapierre, Nikki Kimball & Tina Lewis

Pre-Western States 100 ’13 interviews with Rory Bosio, Aliza Lapierre, Nikki Kimball, and Tina Lewis.

Pre-WS100 ’13 Interviews with Amy Sproston, Ashley Nordell & Meghan Arbogast

Pre-Western States 100 ’13 interviews with Amy Sproston, Ashley Nordell, and Meghan Arbogast.

Pre-WS100 ’13 Interviews with Cassie Scallon & Kerrie Bruxvoort

Pre-Western States 100 ’13 interviews with Cassie Scallon and Kerrie Bruxvoort.

Rob Krar: In Pursuit of Speed, Smarts, But Not Superstition

An in-depth interview with Rob Krar ahead of his 100-mile debut at the 2013 Western States 100.

Pre-WS100 ’13 Interviews with Timothy Olson, Hal Koerner & Mike Morton

Pre-Western States 100 ’13 interviews with Timothy Olson, Hal Koerner, and Mike Morton.

Pre-WS100 ’13 Interviews with Nick Clark, Dave Mackey & Ian Sharman

Pre-Western States 100 ’13 interviews with Nick Clark, Dave Mackey, and Ian Sharman.

Pre-WS100 ’13 Interviews with Dylan Bowman, Cameron Clayton & Karl Meltzer

Pre-Western States 100 ’13 interviews with Dylan Bowman, Cameron Clayton, and Karl Meltzer.

Out of the Ordinary: An Interview with Dave James

An in-depth interview with American ultrarunner Dave James.

Western States 100 JimFest Event

Video of Jim Howard and Jim King discussing their battle at the 2013 Western States 100.

Training with Coach Harvey

Make sure the pitcher is full on race day… and then empty it out!

2013 Western States 100 Prediction Contest

iRunFar’s fifth annual Western States 100 prediction contest with great prizes from Injinji, Montrail, and Mountain Hardwear!

SCOTT T2 Kinabalu: A Shoe That Can Relate

A review of the SCOTT T2 Kinabalu trail running shoes.

Surprise, Surprise

The pleasure of watching runners be surprised by trail running’s beauty and their ability.

Life in the Slow Lane

Ellie Greenwood chimes in on why pool running is an excellent option for an injured trail runner.

2013 Western States 100 Women’s Preview

A preview of the women’s field at the 2013 Western States 100.

2013 Western States 100 Men’s Preview

A preview of the men’s field at the 2013 Western States 100.

The Haggin Cup: A Guest Column by Craig Thornley

Is a Haggin Cup-style good-condition award appropriate for the Western States 100.

Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest

An in-depth review of the Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest hydration pack.

Dakota Goes to the Grand Canyon: A Record of Yore

Dakota Jones’s much delayed Grand Canyon R2R2R FKT (since broken) report.

Why Race?

Devon Yanko reflects on why she races.

Sage Canaday, 2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Champion, Interview

A video interview with Sage Canaday following his win at the 2013 Cayuga Trails 50.

Kristina Marie Folcik, 2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Champion, Interview

A video interview with Kristina Marie Folcik following her win at the 2013 Cayuga Trails 50.

Le Maître: An Interview with Seb Chaigneau

An in-depth interview with French ultrarunner Sebastien Chaigneau.

2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Results

Results from the 2013 Cayuga Trails 50 mile.

Matt Flaherty Pre-2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Matt Flaherty before the 2013 Cayuga Trails 50 Mile.

Live Coverage of the 2013 Cayuga Trails 50

Live coverage of the 2013 Cayuga Trails 50.

The Mystique of the Western States Course

A look at the mystique of the Western States 100 course.

Mike Foote and Justin Yates’s Zion Traverse FKT Report

Mike Foote shares the story of his and Justin Yates’ running of a Zion Traverse FKT in May 2013.

Cayuga Trails 50 Mile Preview

A preview of the 2013 Cayuga Trails 50 mile.

Balance

Geoff Roes enjoys the opportunity to explore things outside a single focus, such as running has been in his past.

Stevie Kremer’s Zegama Marathon Report

American Stevie Kremer writes about her third place finish at the 2013 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.

Step Up Your Training with a Running Camp

A look at the benefits of attending a running camp while training for an ultramarathon.

Outta’ Control

Ellie Greenwood struggles to give up control over her running in the face of injury.

2013 Comrades Marathon Results

Results of the 2013 Comrades Marathon.

Notable Streaks on the Line at This Year’s Western States

A look at those with Western States 100 Top 10 finish streaks of 3 or more years heading into the 2013 race.

Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra Review

A review of the Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra trail running shoe.

Project Endurance

Dakota Jones related his experience at Red Bull Project Endurance.

We Seek, We Find

A look at how to endure when faced with challenges in one’s running.

White Lightning: The Cameron Clayton Interview

An in-depth profile of runner Cameron Clayton.

An Ode to Race Directors Everywhere

A look at how a race director’s personality shines through at his or her event.

Grand Union Canal Race – England

A look at England’s Grand Union Canal Run.

La Sportiva Helios Review

A review of the La Sportiva Helios trail running shoe.

Rob Krar’s Grand Canyon R2R2R FKT Report

Rob Krar’s account of his Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R2R2R) Fastest Known Time (FKT).

Run Commuting

Geoff Roes talks about the stigmas of run commuting… and how to get around them.

Destination Dirt Goes on the Road!

Lao Tzu, John Muir, and Reese Ruland discuss how she should spend her trail running summer.

Mandatory Reading: The Psychology of Gel Use

A look at psychological framing and its effects on ultramarathons.

When a Running Injury Is Not a Running Injury At All

Ellie Greenwood discusses running injuries by work and lifestyle choices.

On Peaking for an Ultramarathon

How to peak at the right time for a 100 mile race.

Sabrina Little’s 24-Hour American Record Race Report

Sabrina Little reports on her women’s 24-hour American record of 152 miles she ran at the 2013 IAU World Championships, where she was second.