Endurance

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

FKT Smashed on Elks Traverse in Western Colorado Rockies

Michael Wirth demolished the FKT of the Elks Traverse on Aug. 10 with a time of 22 hours, 50 minutes — almost 5 hours faster…

Written by Sam Anderson August 16, 2022

Joseph Gray Beats His Record on Mt. Elbert, Runs 4,000-Foot Gain in an Hour

Professional runner Joseph Gray seems determined to constantly improve his records — even if it’s only by a few seconds.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 09, 2022

Youngest Athlete to Finish IRONMAN on 6 Continents Had No Coach and a Side Hustle

A 26-year-old Canadian man has become the youngest person to complete an IRONMAN on six continents. Instead of a coach, he used YouTube.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 05, 2022

World Triathlon Allows Trans Women to Compete Under Rigid New Policy

The World Triathlon executive board’s new policy allows trans women to compete in the female category under moderately strict rules.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 04, 2022

HOKA Asked, We Answered: What Gets Us to the Starting Line

HOKA asked five of our staff members about their motivation to hit the trails. Some run competitively; others do it to clear their head and…

Toyota Tundra for the Long Haul: Gear Up for Road Trips and Full Weekends Outdoors

2022 Toyota Tundra accessories can convert your truck into an adventure base camp. Here’s how to get more from a new truck.

New 24-Hour CO 14er Record: Andrea Sansone Tags 12 Peaks in Huge Effort

A mountain runner headed into the hills late Sunday night with a committed support crew, a sturdy training base, and a big goal.

Written by Sam Anderson August 01, 2022

Paragliding Over Switzerland With the X-Alps Academy

Need a quick pick-me-up? This edit from the POV of Swiss paragliding master Christian ‘Chrigel’ Maurer might do the trick.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 01, 2022

Kilian Jornet Explains His New Athletic Brand, NNormal

Bryon Powell, founder of GearJunkie’s sister site iRunFar, speaks with the legendary ultrarunner about his new venture.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 28, 2022

700 Summits & the FKT: Trail Runner Shares His Green Mountain Obsession

A new short film from Black Diamond follows record-setting mountain runner Kyle Richardson up his favorite local route.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 26, 2022

20% Off: Treat Your Feet to Bombas Socks and More This Summer

Bombas makes breathable apparel for most everything you’re up to this summer, including socks for running, cycling, and hiking.

How This Infrared Heat ‘Solo Sauna’ Helped Aid in My Race Recovery

As an endurance athlete, I have been hearing about the benefits of the infrared sauna for a long time. However, when kids came on board…

Written by Chelsey Magness July 25, 2022

Fastest Run Across Canada: Alberta Ultrarunner Dave Proctor Breaks 30-Year Record

Running from Newfoundland to British Columbia over 2 months and change, an Alberta athlete broke a long-standing speed record.

Written by Sam Anderson July 25, 2022

Drama on the Course: Adventure Racing Explained by YouTuber JimmyTheGiant

Deep wilderness and human drama are front and center in a new video highlighting the history of adventure racing.

Bye Bye, Pavement: 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Options

The 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD models and packages can take you past the pavement and closer to your favorite outdoor destinations.

Win a Cannondale Gravel Bike and More in the Adventure Racing Giveaway Finale!

Enter to win a Cannondale gravel bike, a Pearl Izumi bike kit, and a YETI Tundra Cooler.

‘Eat Vert’: Attend the First-Ever Brooks Trail Summit Running Festival (It’s Free!)

Stamp your ticket to run a lot of hills on your own time, meet pros, and circle up for trail running talks and community events.

Written by Sam Anderson July 20, 2022

Watch Ultrarunner Struggle to Help Afghani Women in Wake of US Withdrawal

An ultrarunner starts a nonprofit to aid Afghani women who just want to run in the incredible wilderness of their own country.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 19, 2022

Race Gear: Midseason Update From Team GearJunkie

With 100-plus hours of race time already on the books, GearJunkie reports on some key gear for this season.

American Paddlers Smash Yukon 1000 Record in 5 Days

From July 3 to 7, Jason Magness and Daniel Staudigel averaged 200 miles per day to carve a massive 15 hours off the Yukon 1000…

Written by Sam Anderson July 18, 2022

Ruy Ueda Just Set 4 FKTs On Mt. Fuji — On the Same Day

Mt. Fuji’s summit trails are pretty hard — each one takes 10 hours to hike on average. Ruy Ueda ran all four of them in…

Written by Sam Anderson July 15, 2022

Can Courtney Dauwalter Cook? You Be the Judge

Courtney Dauwalter may be one of the best ultrarunners in the world, but how strong is her cinnamon roll game?

Written by Jilli Cluff July 15, 2022

Top Adventure Racing Team in America: Team ‘Toyota Tundra’ Surges to Lead

Team Toyota Tundra jumped into first place in the USARA Points Ranking after winning the epic 30-hour Stubborn Mule Adventure Race.

Written by Kyle Nossaman July 11, 2022

Watch Mountain Running Veterans Navigate Trails and Family Business All at Once

Want to get psyched on mountain adventures and shed tears over the depth of human love all at once? Check out Black Diamond’s new edit.

Written by Sam Anderson July 07, 2022

Adventure Race Gear Giveaway: Apparel, Pack, Cooler, and More

This week, two lucky winners will each an adventure prize package from GOREWEAR, YETI, Hydro Flask, and more.

One Last Time: After Diagnosis, Steph Bruce Braces for Her Final Races

After learning that a congenital heart defect would end her running career, the much-adored athlete finds strength in community.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 06, 2022

The Paragliding Adventure Race That Almost No One Finished: ‘X-Pyr’ 2022 Results

Of the 45 teams that signed up for this year’s 376-mile X-Pyr paragliding race, only four stuck the final landing. Here’s what happened.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 06, 2022

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