Endurance

‘This Is Fitness’: Marathon Champ’s NYC Training Spurs Hashtag Hilarity

Embarrassing moments, exhaustion, and complete fails — if you train hard, you realize #thisisfitness. The relatable hashtag is trending thanks to the comedic stylings of…

Written by Julie Kailus October 29, 2018

Half-Marathon Record: Abraham Kiptum Sets Blistering Time in Spain

Abraham Kiptum ran the race of his life to best the previous half-marathon record by five seconds.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 29, 2018

Women Runners: Score Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Trail Shoes for Half Price

Under $60 for a brand-new pair of women’s Altra Lone Peak 3.5 trail running shoes is a screaming deal. Especially if you’re already an Altra…

Written by Staff Post October 24, 2018

Super League Triathlon: Wildest Multisport Series You’ve Never Heard Of

The Super League Triathlon race series is an aggressive, unpredictable, fast, and unconventional take on the triathlon.

Written by Julie Kailus October 23, 2018

7 Secrets for Self-Supported Ultramarathons

Self-supported ultramarathons require perfect gear and preparation. Stage racing veteran Jax Mariash shares her tips for finishing a self-supported ultra.

Written by Jax Mariash October 17, 2018

‘Unrace’ Trail Runs Are Cut for Suffering and Connecting

Friends running in the woods might be a new force to be reckoned with. Unsanctioned community races are booming.

Written by Julie Kailus October 16, 2018

The Greenest Marathon on Earth? Cape Town Among The Best

If you’ve ever seen plastic bottles and paper cups lining the side streets of a marathon, it won’t come as a surprise that running en…

Written by Julie Kailus October 09, 2018

Trail-Running Stoke: This Is Why Chamonix Rules

Rory Bosio, Martina Valmassoi, and Fernanda Maciel absolutely fly up and down the trails around Chamonix in the French Alps. The footage is stunning and has…

Written by GJ Staff October 05, 2018

The Leadville 100 Trail Run Is Brutal: How I Finished

The Leadville 100 ultramarathon pretty much kicked my ass. But I came away with a few tips I’d like to share. Treat this as a…

Written by Sean McCoy October 05, 2018

Iditarod Footrace Champ on Running Down Depression

Pete Ripmaster won the 1,000-mile 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational footrace in 26 days, 13 hours, 44 minutes.

Written by Julie Kailus September 28, 2018

Dirty Kanza Gravel Bike Classic Acquired by Life Time Fitness

America’s most famous gravel endurance ride now falls under the Life Time Fitness banner. Now, speculation swirls about what this means for the future of…

Written by Molly Hurford September 21, 2018

Schooled By Gravel: Lessons Learned From a 3-Day Bikepack Race

Preparation can get you to the start line, but a 400-mile bikepack race is far from in the bag. Here are the lessons learned from…

Written by Steve Graepel September 21, 2018

Track Your FKT: SPOT X and Other Smart Strategies to Go the Distance

With new two-way satellite messaging devices like the SPOT X, sharing your fastest known time with the world is simpler than ever. Are you ready?

Written by Sponsored Post September 21, 2018

Man Climbs 11 Miles Nonstop Up and Down Second Flatiron

Watch Justin Simoni embark on one of the strangest climbing accomplishments ever. He climbs up *and* down Boulder, Colorado’s Second Flatiron 20 times in a…

Written by GJ Staff September 17, 2018

‘Moosh’ and Weird Ways UTMB Ultrarunning Pros Fuel the Frenzy

Ultrarunning races like last week’s grueling UTMB often attract ultra personalities. And these extreme athletes nosh on some unexpected endurance fuel.

Written by L. Shauntay Snell September 14, 2018

Wanted: Chief Obstacle Tester, Available Immediately

Dream job: Chief Obstacle Tester for Tough Mudder. Location: Atlanta or London. Contract length: 1 day.

Written by Julie Kailus September 13, 2018

Thévenard, Canepa Prevail at Wild Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc Race

Many expected the iconic Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc men’s race to be a showdown between fan favorites Jim Walmsley and Kilian Jornet. But Xavier Thévenard…

Written by Latoya Shauntay Snell September 04, 2018

Karel Sabbe Smashes Appalachian Trail Record by 4 Days

The 28-year-old ultra-running dentist from Belgium, Karel Sabbe, topped Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy’s overall mark and now holds the supported AT thru-hike record.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 29, 2018

Tough Mudder Champ on How to Tackle Obstacle Course Races

Corinna Coffin has placed first and second in consecutive Tough Mudder TMX Championships. Here’s how the sport’s badass tackles “the toughest mile on the planet.”

Written by Julie Kailus August 24, 2018

‘Leadman’ Dave Mackey Completes Leadville Series 20 Months After Leg Amputation

Just 20 months after losing his leg, Dave Mackey completed the entire Leadville Race Series, one of the ultra world’s most distinguished honors.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 22, 2018

Runner Breaks Decades-Old Record at Pikes Peak Marathon

Coloradan Megan Kimmel won the sprint to the top of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak (and back down) in 4:15:04. That broke an ancient women’s course record,…

Written by Julie Kailus August 21, 2018

Maximize Your Training for Epics: How to Be Ready on Race Day

Preparing for an epic physical challenge — like biking self-supported for 400 miles — comes down to dialed training secrets. Our own coach tells us…

Written by Steve Graepel August 15, 2018

Alyssa Godesky Is Now the Vermont Long Trail’s Fastest Woman

Triathlete Alyssa Godesky just set a new women’s supported FKT of Vermont’s Long Trail.

Written by Rick Stella August 09, 2018

Fast, Protective, Aggressive: HOKA ONE ONE EVO Mafate Review

HOKA ONE ONE introduced the Evo Mafate as a well-cushioned trail running shoe light enough to propel elite runners to the podium. I strapped on…

Written by Sean McCoy August 07, 2018

9 Mountains in 20 Hours: How Runner Crushed 12er Challenge

Mountain runner Cody Lind recently set an FKT on a quirky course covering Idaho’s nine highest peaks. He did the Idaho 12er challenge in a…

Written by Julie Kailus August 03, 2018

Watch: Joe McConaughy Bushwhacks 70-Mile FKT on Wicklow Round

Joe McConaughy holds the FKT for the Appalachian Trail. Now watch as he attempts the Wicklow Round in Ireland, battling his way through solitude and…

Written by GJ Staff August 02, 2018

7 Life Lessons From Winning the Race Across America

It’s not simply a matter of what it takes to win a 3,000-mile bike race. It’s about what winning the Race Across America grants you…

Written by Patrick Sweeney July 31, 2018

How He Did It: Jeff Browning Talks Wild Hardrock 100 Win

Following not one, but two competitor disqualifications *and* meandering almost an hour off course, 46-year-old Jeff Browning took home his first Hardrock victory.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 30, 2018

Patagonia Running Vest Blurs Line Between Shirt & Pack: Review

The Slope Runner Vest 4L feels like another piece of clothing. But it fits jackets, water bottles, filters, and food no problem. We went on…

Written by Nate Mitka July 27, 2018

Long-Distance Obstacle Course Racing Grows, Especially Among Women

While the popularity of obstacle course racing (OCR) has slowed since its 2010 peak, one area of the sport has grown nearly 40-fold: long-distance OCR events.

Written by Julie Kailus July 23, 2018

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