Endurance

Running Through Adversity: In ‘We Are All Droddy,’ One Athlete Copes With Failure

It is not the successes or the failures that define you as a person, but how you respond to them. A gleaming piece of wisdom from…

Written by Will Brendza December 01, 2022

Winter Ultras: The ‘Chillest Humans’ Train and Race in the Coldest Weather

Winter ultrarunning combines the challenges of endurance racing with the season’s weather and extreme cold. To win, or even finish, takes perseverance and a little…

The Best Gifts for Runners: Apparel, Hydration, Accessories, and More for the Road

From high-tech shoes to lightweight apparel and trail running accessories, we’ve got a variety of gear gifts that will keep your loved ones running, whether…

Written by Mary Murphy November 15, 2022

Ultrarunner Breaks 3 World Records — On a Manual Treadmill

Reichelt’s 24-hour manual treadmill effort broke distance and time records in three categories. All we can say is, “ouch.”

Written by Andrew Marshall November 08, 2022

COROS APEX 2 Pro Review: This Sports Watch Sets Benchmark for Battery Life

The COROS APEX 2 Pro has an incredibly long GPS battery life. We put it to the test in this COROS APEX 2 Pro review.

Written by Sean McCoy November 03, 2022

To the ‘Edge of Darkness’ and Back: Watch These Injury Recovery Journeys

Recovering from a big injury is one of the hardest things any athlete ever has to do. Take a deep dive into the process with…

Written by Sam Anderson October 17, 2022

Runner, Engineers Build Affordable ‘Hopper’ Blade for Amputee Athletes

Watch runner Jérôme Bernard help fellow amputees hit the trails, by joining engineers and Salomon to create an affordable carbon-fiber prosthetic blade.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 11, 2022

Ultrarunner Tim Tollefson Battles Body Dysmorphia in New Film

‘What Goes Unsaid’ is an intimate portrait of one ultrarunner’s battles with mental health and eating disorders.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 10, 2022

Chris Nikic Breaks Barrier With IRONMAN Hawaii Finish

Chris Nikic became the first person with down syndrome to complete IRONMAN Hawaii this weekend. Try and watch him finish without getting emotional.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 07, 2022

Spartan Race’s Unbreakable Pass NFT: Access Over 450 Races and Bury Your Ashes in Sparta

Spartan Races’ new membership NFT grants access to races around the world — and to a final resting place fit for a Greek warrior.

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

Nike Victory Elite Review: Performance Sunglasses for Competitive Athletes

As a runner, I spend a lot of time outside with my eyes exposed to the elements. As a collegiate runner, I didn’t wear sunglasses…

Written by Rebecca Parsons September 28, 2022

Running Toward Spirituality: Hakim Tafari’s Powerful Self Journey

‘What I’ve learned is you’re either running away from something or running to something,’ Hakim Tafari said. Arguably, running is never just running — it’s…

Written by Rebecca Ross September 27, 2022

Marathon Record: Kipchoge Breaks Own Fastest Time

The 37-year-old clocked a 2:01:09 at the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sept. 25, breaking his existing world record by 30 seconds.

Written by Sam Anderson September 26, 2022

‘Failure’ in Ultrarunning: Salomon Athlete Shares Life Lessons

Professional ultrarunning involves massive amounts of pain and disappointment. Just take it from Ryan Sandes.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 26, 2022

Performance Pet Food: PetSmart, Purina Want to Nourish Your Outdoorsy Dog

It takes training and proper nutrition to raise an outdoorsy dog. Follow these tips from Purina to prepare your dog for a life of camping…

Kilian Jornet, Tommy Caldwell Meet for First Time in COROS Interview

What will two of the most accomplished mountain athletes of all time say to each other? Find out in an interview that drops Thursday morning.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 15, 2022

Record Broken: One of the Hardest FKTs in the US

Sansone crushed the women’s supported Nolan’s 14 FKT on Sept. 10-12, dropping the time from nearly 49 hours to under 46.

Written by Sarah Brady September 12, 2022

Meet the First Afghan Woman Who Will Compete in the IRONMAN World Championships: Zeinab Rezaie

Zeinab Rezaie trains for the IRONMAN World Championship in Utah this October — while raising money for Afghan women and seeking asylum for herself.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 12, 2022

Bask in Kaytlyn Gerbin’s Palpable Stoke With This Ultrarunning Clip

Every endurance athlete knows the effect well: when you start your run or ride, you’ve got worries, but by the end, you’ve got peace.

Written by Sam Anderson September 08, 2022

Chased by the Reaper: Why Laz Lake’s Dastardly Road Race Strikes Fear in Runners

Gary Cantrell is the creator of the Barkley Marathons. We have exclusive coverage of his other race format, the Last Annual Heart of the South.

Written by Maggie Gigandet August 30, 2022

A Meditation on Challenge With Trail Runner Abby Hall

Abby Hall looks back on a career filled with purpose, struggle, triumph, trail dust, and pain.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 29, 2022

Unbelievable FKT: ‘Minnesota Mountaineer’ Quietly Crushes CO 14ers Self-Supported Record

In July, Dan Hobbs was full-on running around the state of Colorado, trying to summit all 58 14,000-foot peaks in under a month. He did…

Written by Mary Murphy August 24, 2022

Run, Bike, Hike: Bombas Makes Socks & Apparel for Different Sports

Bombas makes performance socks for running, biking, hiking, and more. And did you know the brand also makes shirts and underwear?

Mont-Blanc Runner Dies in Fall at Team Event in Prolific Trail Series

In the early morning hours today, a Brazilian runner died after a fall in the Ultra Trail Mont-Blanc (UTMB) PTL, a team running event.

Written by Meghan Hicks August 23, 2022

Athlete to ‘Everest’ Iconic Koko Crater for Mental Health Hawaii

Oahu, Hawaii, resident Nicolas Escobar will attempt to ‘Everest’ the height of the Mauna Kea volcano on the Koko Crater trail, in an effort to…

Written by Rebecca Parsons August 22, 2022

Clare Gallagher, Adrian MacDonald Win Leadville Trail 100 With Sub-20-Hour Finishes

Gallagher and Macdonald both topped the Leadville Trail 100 Run podium last time they ran the race — 2022 proved no different.

Written by Sam Anderson August 22, 2022

‘Diver Man’ Climbs Mountain in 180-Lb. Vintage Diving Suit, Raises Money for Little Girl

To raise money for a good cause, a team of volunteers hiked up Wales’ Snowdon Mountain … in a 180-pound diving suit. And in summer heat.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 19, 2022

Persistence Wins for Woman Who Shatters Tahoe Rim Trail FKT

Forty-four-year-old mother and endurance runner Amber Weibel just set a new female record for running the 173-mile Tahoe Rim Trail: 49 hours, 39 minutes.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 17, 2022