Running

‘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

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 Julie Kailus September 21, 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 Julie Kailus 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

‘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

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 GJ Staff 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

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

Salomon Unveils Its First Hydration Vest Built for Women

You can’t get your hands on Salomon’s ADV Skin 8 Set until next spring, but keep this women’s hydration vest on your gear-dar.

Written by Julie Kailus July 19, 2018

1 Day, 2 FKTs: Runners Make History on Brutal ‘Nolan’s 14’

Run 80 miles over 14 peaks more than 14,000-feet tall each. That’s Nolan’s 14. And on the same day, Coloradans Alex Nichols and Joe Grant…

Written by Julie Kailus July 17, 2018

Hydration Pants: Ultimate Direction Reveals ‘HydroLight’ Series

The Ultimate Direction HydroLight series integrates water bottle holders and pockets into shirts and shorts for runners who want to say goodbye to running vests…

Written by Nate Mitka July 17, 2018

Finishing Ultras After a Near-Fatal Running Accident: Video

Watch Hillary Allen tell the remarkable story of how she fell from a 100-foot cliff during an ultra race last year, nearly losing her life.…

Written by GJ Staff July 10, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: HOKA ONE ONE Torrent Trail Runners

Calling all HOKA ONE ONE fans: This is your chance to win a free pair of the all-new Torrent trail running shoes.

Written by GJ Staff July 06, 2018

97-Year-Old Still Running for Love

‘If I collapse, make sure I’m dead before you call 911.’ It’s not a common thing to hear from a runner. But then again, George Etzweiler…

Written by GJ Staff July 03, 2018

Ultrarunner Kilian Jornet Wins First Race After Broken Leg

Apparently, Kilian Jornet heals fast. The endurance runner won Marathon du Mont-Blanc on July 1 after breaking his leg three and a half months ago.

Written by Julie Kailus July 03, 2018

What I’ve Learned as a Plus-Size Endurance Athlete

Inclusion in the world of fitness has come a long way since the days of seeing a singular athletic body type. “Running fat chef” L.…

Written by GJ Staff June 27, 2018

Jim Walmsley Sets Course Record at Western States 100

One of the world’s most iconic ultramarathons, the Western States 100, has a new course record. Jim Walmsley ran the brutal course in 14 hours,…

Written by Nate Mitka June 25, 2018

Hot-Weather Running Tips From the ‘Queen of the Desert’

Need some tips on hot-weather trail running and racing? As the first woman in the world to complete the 4 Deserts Race series Grand Slam…

Written by Julie Kailus June 25, 2018

Weekend Movie: Barkley Marathons, ‘Where Dreams Go To Die’

The Barkley Marathons is a 100+ mile race with 60,000 feet of elevation gain. Only 15 people have ever finished. It’s where dreams go to…

Written by GJ Staff June 09, 2018

Ironman’s Friendly Takeover of Ultra-Trail Australia

The Ironman brand intends to raise the profile of the Trail-Ultra Australia 100K, currently the second-largest ultrarunning event in the world.

Written by Julie Kailus May 29, 2018

Moms Dominate Colorado’s Biggest Marathon

This year, moms took over the podium at the Denver Colfax Marathon, the state’s only sanctioned 26.2-mile race.

Written by Julie Kailus May 25, 2018

Race Kitzbühel: Descend World’s Hardest Downhill Ski Course On Foot

Run down one of the world’s most storied racecourses in a footrace unlike any other.

Written by Sean McCoy May 21, 2018

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