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Ray Miller 50: Quad Hammering Under the California Sun

AJW recounts his run at the 2013 Ray Miller 50/50.

Trail Running around Manitou Springs, Colorado

A guide to trail running in Manitou Springs, Colorado – home of Pikes Peak.

Food

Dakota Jones takes a fun journey to a better diet.

Taking Control of Your Race

Ian Torrence explains “how to take control of your race” during an ultramarathon.

Motion Pictures & Mountain People: Shooting the Breeze with The African Attachment

An in-depth interview with videographers, Greg Fell and Dean Leslie of The African Attachment.

Jez Bragg Completes 3,054-Kilometer Te Araroa Trail Expedition

An in-depth report on Jez Bragg’s successful completion of the 3,054-kilometer Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.

2013 Rocky Raccoon Race Preview

A profile of the Rocky Raccoon 100 in Texas.

Performance – The Beauty of Racing

AJW offers tips on how to perform best on your ultramarathon race day.

Gary Robbins’ HURT 100 Race Report

Gary Robbins’ race report from his course record-setting win at the 2013 HURT 100 in Hawaii.

El Cruce 2013 Race Preview

A preview of the 2013 El Cruce three-day stage race in Chile and Argentina.

Confidence

Geoff Roes highlights the importance of confidence in becoming a faster runner. He uses an example of how to become faster at running technical trails.

A Taste of Home

The first article in Joe Grant’s From My Doorstep column.

Trail Running in Salt Lake City

An in-depth guide to trail running in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.

Running With Your Heart: Claire Price’s Win at the Hong Kong 100k

Claire Price’s race report from her course record-setting win at the Vibram Hong Kong 100k.

Running and Mindfulness Practice: Staying Calm and Alert

AJW explores finding a balance of calm and alertness and where that balance has taken him while running.

Optic Nerve Sunglasses Review

A review of multiple Optic Nerve sunglassses from the perspective of a trail runner.

Ice Climbing

Dakota Jones writes of the challenge and preparation needed for ice climbing.

Execute: Sage Canaday’s Course-Record Bandera 100k Race Report

Sage Canaday’s race report for the 2013 Bandera 100k, where he set a new course record and won the USATF 100k Trail National Championship.

Strava Holiday Challenge Results

The winner’s of iRunFar’s Holiday Run Challenge on Strava.

Racing Hard to the Finish

Ben Nephew highlights the impression made by strong finishes to a foot race, whatever the distance.

The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 2013 Lotto Results

A look at who’s entered in the 2013 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) after the January 2013 lottery.

Ode to the Old School Ultra: Willis River 50K Report

AJW writes about his experience at an “old school” ultramarathon.

The Brazil 135 Profile

A profile of the Brazil 135 ultramarathon, part of the Badwater World Cup.

UltrAspire Molecular Belt System (MBS) Review

An in-depth video review (with transcript) of the Molecular Belt System (MBS) hydration system.

New Beginnings

Geoff Roes writes about the opportunity inherent in a new beginning as a runner.

WeRunFar Profile: Liz Bauer and Scott Brockmeier

Liz Bauer and Scott Brockmeier profiled after Liz’s record-setting 36 hundred mile runs in 2012. (Scott logged 27 such runs.)

I Only Have One Pair of Legs

Ellie Greenwood considers when racing a lot might be racing too much.

Second Annual AJW’s Taproom Year in Ultrarunning Selections

AJW hands out his second annual AJW’s Taproom ultrarunning awards.

GORE RUNNING WEAR Outfit System Reviews

A review of GORE RUNNING WEAR’s X-Running Warm Outfit and X-Running Cool Wet Outfit Systems.

Telluride Mountain Run Newsletter #1

Newsletter #1 for the inaugural Telluride Mountain Run.

Ultrarunning Off-Season Considerations: Time Off & the Return to Training

Considerations for your ultrarunning off season: how much time should you take off and how should you get into training.

New Year, New Attitude

A look at how positivity leads to better running.

New Balance MT110W Review

An in-depth review of the New Balance MT110W winter trail running shoe.

Trail Running Activism…

Max King ponders environmental activism and the environmental effects of his own trail running.

Your Ultra-Training Bag of Tricks

A collection of Ian Torrence’s Your Ultra-Training Bag of Tricks column articles from 2012.

The Best of iRunFar in 2012

A look at iRunFar’s best articles of 2012.

The Ten Best Ultra Runs of 2012

AJW picks the 10 best ultra run of 2012.

Injinji Performance 2.0 Socks Review

A review of the Injinji Performance 2.0 line, including the new Trail sock.

2012: A Year in Review

Geoff Roes takes a look back at ultrarunning in 2012.

iRunFar Salomon Sense Mantra Holiday Giveaway

Enter the iRunFar Salomon Sense Mantra Holiday Giveaway.

iRunFar Holiday Run Challenge on Strava

Join the iRunFar Holiday Run Challenge

Community – What It Means To Us

A look at the importance of community in the growth of ultramarathons.

A Fine Line: Kilian Jornet’s First Summits of My Life Film

A look at “A Fine Line,” the first film in Kilian Jornet’s Summits of My Life Project, as well as the film’s world premiere.

Best Trail Running Gear of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012

The best trail running gear of the 2012 Summer Outdoor Retailer show featuring hydration products, lighting, apparel, and more.

Dominic Grossman and His Mustache

An in-depth profile of Dominic Grossman (and an interview with his mustache).

Trail Running in Sweden

A guide to trail running in Sweden.

A Weighty Issue

Ellie Greenwood tackles the issue of weight and ultrarunners.

Hardrock 100 2013 Lotto Results

Who’s entered in the 2013 Hardrock 100 after the December 2012 lottery.

A Conversation with Ian Sharman

A longform video interview (with transcript) of ultramarathon runner Ian Sharman.

Fronting the Essential Facts of Life

AJW discusses unexpected moments of clarity during runs.

Anna Frost’s Hardrock 100 Application Essay

Anna Frost’s qualification’s essay for entry into the 2013 Hardrock 100.

Elite: An Uncomfortable Term

A look at why the term “elite” might be the wrong one to use for fast runners.

“Grief of the People” – Achilles Tendon Pain

A look at Achilles pain and what to do about it.

Skimo and Trail Running

A look at the overlap between trail running and ski mountaineering (skimo) as well as into what, exactly, skimo is.

Western States 100 2013 Lotto Results

A look at who’s entered in the 2013 Western States after the December 2012 lottery.

Cinnamon Buns Make You Strong: Emelie Forsberg’s 2012 TNF 50 Mile

Emelie Forsberg writes about her win at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Thoughts on the Trail Running Boom

AJW contemplates the reasons behind trail running’s growth.

Stephanie Howe’s TNF EC 50 Mile Race Report

Stephanie Howe reports on her second place finish at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championship.

Plantar Fasciitis

Dakota Jones has plantar fasciitis. Find out what he’s trying in order to cure it.

Jason Schlarb’s 2012 Kepler Challenge Race Report

Jason Schlarb shares his race report from the 2012 Kepler Challenge in New Zealand.

François d’Haene, Post-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with François d’Haene following his second place finish at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.

Stephanie Howe, Post-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview

A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Howe following her second place finish at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.