Swim, Bike, Run: Best Gear for Your First Triathlon
From speed-hungry superbikes to cat meme towels, here’s your guide to the gear you’ll need to tackle your first triathlon.
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 die.
‘Type 2’ Fun: Movie Explores Our Love of ‘Sufferfests’
Most outdoor athletes understand the concept of type-two fun. Why do people do things that hurt? This video explores the phenomenon.
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.
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.
Race Day Gear You Can’t Forget on Your First Triathlon
Remember these six budget-friendly items on race day to make your first triathlon as comfortable – and fast – as possible.
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.
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Watch Fernanda Maciel Set the Speed Record on Kilimanjaro
Watch how Fernanda Maciel made history in October 2017 when she ran up and down Kilimanjaro faster than anyone before.
Watch: The Mind of an Ultrarunner
Robbie Britton, an endurance athlete from London, wants to be one of the world’s best ultramarathon runners. This beautifully shot video captures what goes through his mind.
Five US Ultras Go Reusable, Save 140,000 Cups From Landfill
The North Face opts for reusable rubber cups during its Endurance Challenge ultramarathon race series.
Running From LA to Vegas as Fast as Possible: Watch ‘Speed Project’
The Speed Project is an unsanctioned 344-mile team race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. It’s blazing hot, very fast, and unpredictable.
Grueling Race Pits Runners Against Largest Ski Jump in US
Athletes raced 400 meters straight up the largest artificial ski jump tower in the U.S. during the Red Bull 400 at Copper Peak in Michigan.
Broken Back, Shattered Hip: 100-Mile Run 10 Months Later
In 2016, Adam Campbell fell 100 feet while attempting a traverse of Rogers Pass, British Columbia. He sustained serious injuries, but that didn’t stop him.
Highs and Lows: A Visceral Look at Running 118 Miles Solo
Ultrarunning can be glorious, and it can be brutal. This film about Rory Bosiof running 118 mountainous miles in 50 hours offers an intimate look into the limits of human endurance.
Up the Distance: How to Break Into Ultramarathons
From learning how to trail run to standing at the start line of your first ultramarathon, this guide is your first step in a potentially life-changing experience. With the proper training, footwear, and nutrition, just about anybody can partake in ultrarunning and surprise themselves.
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‘Toughest Trek’ FKT to Become Hollywood Film
Two years ago a team of elite runners ran a trail many consider among the toughest in the world in a record time. With 11 mountain passes, most above 16,000 ft., this trail is a crusher. Now, their story is coming to the big screen.
Racing an Ultramarathon With a Donkey: Meet Colorado’s State Sport
You might think Colorado’s state sport is skiing. You’d be wrong. Instead, it involves big miles and an ass.
Fastest Known: Trail Running Trend Hits Stride in 2018
Long an obscure pursuit, FKT today nears critical mass. Major brand sponsors, media coverage, Red Bull stunts, and athlete Kilian Jornet are driving the movement into the mainstream.
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7 Spring Sports to Start Now
The joys of spring – rain, snow, and 70 degrees all in the same day – are upon us. What are the best things to do outside in “mud season?” These are some options.
Racing the Tide: Dylan Bowman Sets FKT on Lost Coast Trail
Dylan Bowman set out to set a fastest known time on one gnarly ultra run: The Lost Coast Trail. He faced 57 miles, 11,000 vertical feet, soft sand, and remote risks as he raced the tide on the way to an FKT.
Speed Records: How to Document Your FKT
Looking to try to set a “fastest known time” (FKT)? Here’s how to record your attempt the right way to ensure your FKT will be valid among the community of athletes who follow FKTs.
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Duo Smashes 870-Mile Great Himalaya Trail FKT
Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel braved frostbite and high altitude to break the speed record on the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) by three days.
Barkley Finisher Wants You to ‘Run Up’ for Clean Air
A race series founded by one of the true hard-men of ultra-running is coming to Colorado to highlight air quality problems. Get ready for Run Up For Air Colorado!
Rise of FKT: How Wild Spaces Sparked an Ultrasport
Runners are attempting – and crushing – fastest known times like never before. But detractors claim the practice takes away from the wilderness experience.
Bear Grylls Competition Turns Survival Into Sport
Bear Grylls wants to turn survival into a sport measured by technology instead of blood loss or hypothermia. Enter the ‘Bear Grylls Survival Challenge.’
Footwear News: VF Corp to Acquire Utah-Based Altra
VF Corporation boosted its clout inside the running world today with its acquisition of Utah’s Altra Footwear. Altra will join VF Corp.’s portfolio alongside The North Face, Eagle Creek, SmartWool, Vans, and others active brands.
Watch: Francois D’haene’s FKT on the John Muir Trail
Follow the record-setting pace in the stunning high Sierra in this 15-minute video from Salomon TV.
Ultra Runners Attempt Record on 870-Mile Himalaya Trail
With 19 days remaining to beat the 28-day FKT record, Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel are racing through the cobbled-together network that is the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT).
Amelia Boone Offers Raw Look Into Her First 100K
Accomplished obstacle racer Amelia Boone dives head first into ultramarathons with the Sean O’Brien 100K. This video gives an inside look into her journey to the start line, and follows her during the race.
Woman Sets Speed Record Up Kilimanjaro
Danish athlete Kristina Schou Madsen scaled 5,895-meter Mount Kilimanjaro in 6 hours, 52 minutes, 54 seconds. The time set a new female Fastest Known Time (FKT). It was Madsen’s first FKT attempt and first time up Kilimanjaro.
What It Takes: Beer Mile at 9,300 Feet
Four laps, four beers, one mile, and a whole lot of altitude. This video shows Silverton, Colo., is one of the tougher places to host such an irreverent event.
