AJW recounts his run at the 2013 Ray Miller 50/50.
A guide to trail running in Manitou Springs, Colorado – home of Pikes Peak.
Ian Torrence explains “how to take control of your race” during an ultramarathon.
An in-depth interview with videographers, Greg Fell and Dean Leslie of The African Attachment.
An in-depth report on Jez Bragg’s successful completion of the 3,054-kilometer Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
AJW offers tips on how to perform best on your ultramarathon race day.
Gary Robbins’ race report from his course record-setting win at the 2013 HURT 100 in Hawaii.
A preview of the 2013 El Cruce three-day stage race in Chile and Argentina.
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.
An in-depth guide to trail running in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.
Claire Price’s race report from her course record-setting win at the Vibram Hong Kong 100k.
AJW explores finding a balance of calm and alertness and where that balance has taken him while running.
A review of multiple Optic Nerve sunglassses from the perspective of a trail runner.
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.
Ben Nephew highlights the impression made by strong finishes to a foot race, whatever the distance.
A look at who’s entered in the 2013 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) after the January 2013 lottery.
AJW writes about his experience at an “old school” ultramarathon.
An in-depth video review (with transcript) of the Molecular Belt System (MBS) hydration system.
Liz Bauer and Scott Brockmeier profiled after Liz’s record-setting 36 hundred mile runs in 2012. (Scott logged 27 such runs.)
AJW hands out his second annual AJW’s Taproom ultrarunning awards.
A review of GORE RUNNING WEAR’s X-Running Warm Outfit and X-Running Cool Wet Outfit Systems.
Newsletter #1 for the inaugural Telluride Mountain Run.
A look at what pain means to running.
Considerations for your ultrarunning off season: how much time should you take off and how should you get into training.
A look at how positivity leads to better running.
An in-depth review of the New Balance MT110W winter trail running shoe.
Max King ponders environmental activism and the environmental effects of his own trail running.
A collection of Ian Torrence’s Your Ultra-Training Bag of Tricks column articles from 2012.
A look at iRunFar’s best articles of 2012.
AJW picks the 10 best ultra run of 2012.
A review of the Injinji Performance 2.0 line, including the new Trail sock.
Geoff Roes takes a look back at ultrarunning in 2012.
Enter the iRunFar Salomon Sense Mantra Holiday Giveaway.
Join the iRunFar Holiday Run Challenge
A look at the importance of community in the growth of ultramarathons.
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.
The best trail running gear of the 2012 Summer Outdoor Retailer show featuring hydration products, lighting, apparel, and more.
An in-depth profile of Dominic Grossman (and an interview with his mustache).
A guide to trail running in Sweden.
Ellie Greenwood tackles the issue of weight and ultrarunners.
Who’s entered in the 2013 Hardrock 100 after the December 2012 lottery.
A longform video interview (with transcript) of ultramarathon runner Ian Sharman.
AJW discusses unexpected moments of clarity during runs.
Anna Frost’s qualification’s essay for entry into the 2013 Hardrock 100.
A look at why the term “elite” might be the wrong one to use for fast runners.
A look at Achilles pain and what to do about it.
A look at the overlap between trail running and ski mountaineering (skimo) as well as into what, exactly, skimo is.
A look at who’s entered in the 2013 Western States after the December 2012 lottery.
Emelie Forsberg writes about her win at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
AJW contemplates the reasons behind trail running’s growth.
Stephanie Howe reports on her second place finish at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championship.
Dakota Jones has plantar fasciitis. Find out what he’s trying in order to cure it.
Jason Schlarb shares his race report from the 2012 Kepler Challenge in New Zealand.
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.
A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Howe following her second place finish at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.