Endurance

7 Days In The Desert: ‘Gobi March’ Race Report

Run, walk, and slog 155 miles across the scorching heat of the Gobi Desert in the self-supported ‘Gobi March.’

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2016

You Can Run In Scott Jurek’s Shoes (Literally)

Want to capture a little Scott Jurek magic on your next run? Each pair of commemorative Brooks Jurek Cascadia shoes contains a little bit of…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2016

‘Perfect’ Hardrock 100 Ultra Race Ends In Tie

The Hardrock 100 captures the growth and popularity of ultrarunning while maintaining a low-tech, self-sufficient, old-school charm. The epic mountain race ended Saturday in a…

Written by Alex Kurt July 17, 2016

42 Peaks, 24 Hours: UK’s Famous Ultra Run

A 66-mile race with 27,000 feet of gain and terrain that is rocky, muddy, wet, windy, and generally awful. Did we mention you only have…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2016

Endurance Athletes: Should You Eat Junk Food?

Refined sugars and caffeine are not cornerstones of a healthy diet. Yet, they’re standard fare in endurance events. But how much (or little) should you…

Written by Alex Kurt July 08, 2016

Insane Vertical Footrace Is ‘Super Bowl Of Alaska’

3,022 feet straight up the mountain: The Mount Marathon 5K is a gorgeous and epic footrace. Watch this insane race documentary now.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 28, 2016

10 Essentials: Gear For Trail Running

From energy gel to body lube… these 10 essential items will get you through most any trail-running session.

Written by Sean McCoy June 21, 2016

Meet Jay Arrowsmith-DeCoux, The ‘Trail Running Mayor’

The 33-year-old mayor of an iconic northern Minnesota town runs, bikes, backpacks, hikes, and brings his love of the outdoors with him to city hall.

Written by Alex Kurt June 08, 2016

Runner On Pace To Break Decades-Old ‘Across America’ Record

Two marathons and a light jog every day for over a month are the recipe for this Brit’s shot at a decades-old American running record.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

Film Documents 240-Mile Ultramarathon Across Haiti

‘It’s safe to say it’s one of the harder races in the world.’ — Dean Karnazes

Written by Sean McCoy June 01, 2016

Toughest Race In The West? Welcome To ‘Niwot’s Challenge’

Ultra runners know about the Barkley Marathons. A new race in Colorado offers a mountainous version of the Barkley, including far-flung checkpoints and off-trail travel.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2016

20 Ways To Hate Running Less

Hate Running? Reddit has some advice on how to hate it just a bit less, maybe even like it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 11, 2016

Tough Girl! 9-Year-Old Completes Wild Adventure Race

At age 9, Hannah Carter completed a race with three river crossings, miles of technical singletrack biking, exposed rock-scrambling, class III whitewater, and over 3000’…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 05, 2016

Racing Over Obstacles With A Wounded Vet

An Army veteran who lost two limbs in Iraq turns disabilities into motivation.

Written by Sean McCoy May 05, 2016

Excerpt: ‘Where the Road Ends’

Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running, is a resource for trail runners covering training, competition, injury prevention, strategy, and more. Co-author Megan…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 04, 2016

Stairway To Hell: Vertical Tube Race Is Insane

The course entails a pitch of 2,700 steep stairs set adjacent to a hydroelectric tube in Italy. Why not?

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 28, 2016

Three Wheels And A Baby: Stroller Half-Marathon Record

Pro runner and uber-dad Calum Neff crushed a world record this year. We asked the stroller-pushing father how it was done.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 27, 2016

Going For Record, Couple ‘Crews’ Runner Across USA

After 60 days, we watch in awe as Adam Kimble takes his final steps across the USA and into the Atlantic. This is what we…

Written by Jake Ferguson April 22, 2016

Kick Ball As You Run? Wood ‘Bole’ A Tarahumara Game

An American twist on a simple game invented by the greatest runners in the world can make running fun again.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 21, 2016

Watch: Running The Streets Of Barcelona

Join professional runners Max King and Ellie Greenwood as they explore Barcelona in this brief video that is part travelogue, part sports film.

Written by Sean McCoy April 19, 2016

What It Takes: Age 17, Runner Completes 100-Mile Ultra

He quit the track team and ran his first marathon at 14. Now Kevin Chem has completed a 100-mile race at the age of 17.

Written by Alex Kurt April 18, 2016

First Look: Altra ‘Golden Spike’ Cross-Country Running Shoe

Five sharp ‘golden’ studs underfoot define the Golden Spike, a sprint-ready shoe coming to market next month.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2016

Runner Dies During Patagonian Ultra-Marathon

A tragedy in Chile this weekend at the Ultra Fiord has claimed the life of a participate. The unconfirmed cause of death was hypothermia.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2016

Couch Surf For Marathons: Runners’ Travel Made Easy

The Sister Marathon Initiative gives runners a new way to connect for travel and fellowship at races around the world.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 13, 2016

Think Ironman Is Too Easy? Get Heavy With Leadman

Looking for a tough challenge? Consider the ‘Leadman’ series of ultra-distance events.

Written by Alex Kurt April 07, 2016

World’s Highest Tri Debuts In Icy Colorado Waters

An all-new mountain triathlon in Summit County, Colorado, will see competitors swimming in the frigid Dillon Reservoir and running up past 10,000 feet.

Written by Sean McCoy April 05, 2016