We’re covering the Western States 100 this week! Read our women’s and men’s previews, and follow our live race blogging on Saturday and Sunday.

DNF

By Guest Writer Comments

A discussion about elite runners’ motivations to finish or not finish an ultramarathon.

By Ian Torrence Comments

DNFing, and how to avoid it.

By Andy Jones-Wilkins Comments

Can training yourself to not think about DNFing keep you from dropping out of an ultramarathon?

By Geoff Roes Comments

Geoff Roes writes about why we drop out (DNF) ultramarathons.

By Andy Jones-Wilkins Comments

In the first edition of AJW’s Taproom, Andy Jones-Wilkins discusses the possible effect of DNFs on the Ultrarunner of the Year discussion.

By Ashley Arnold Comments

Ashley Arnold shares her first attempt at running a 100 mile ultramarathon at the 2010 Rocky Raccoon 100.