From Runt to Record-Holder: Kilian Jornet’s Lifetime of Training
The world’s fastest ultra-endurance athlete gives an inside look into how his life as always revolved around training.
Dream Kit: Courtney Dauwalter’s Moab 240 Head-To-Toe Gear
Running 240 miles is no easy feat. Doing it faster than anyone before, is otherworldly. We interviewed Courtney Dauwalter and got the scoop on the gear she used during her record-setting run.
First Look: Under Armour’s 2018 HOVR Running Shoes
Under Armour this week took the curtains off a running shoe project in the works for more than two years. Meet HOVR.
Ironman Times Ten! Youngest Finisher Explains ‘Deca Ironman’
To most, and Ironman Triathlon is a pinnacle of endurance racing. But to a crazy sliver of elite athletes, it’s not even close to tough enough. Meet the ‘Deca-Triathlon,’ 10 Ironmans. In. A. Row.
Camille Herron Breaks 100-Mile Running World Record
In Vienna, Illinois, Camille Herron ran the Tunnel Hill 100-mile in 12 hours, 42 minutes, and 39 seconds. She shattered the women’s 100 mile record by more than an hour.
Winter Ultra Racing, or ‘Confessions of a Human Sled Dog’
Veteran winter ultra racer John Storkamp shares wisdom gleaned from a decade of racing some of the world’s toughest, and coldest ultramarathons
First Run: Salomon XA Elevate Trail Shoes
The Salomon XA Elevate is a light, fast trail running shoe with a modest stack height and protective but rigid ride for precise, fast singletrack running.
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Focus, Fathom, Flow: 3 Tips For ‘Mindful Running’
Find wonder in daily training, stay cool under pressure, and get in the zone. ‘Mindful Running’ offers insight into endurance sports.
2017 UTMB Winner Sets New John Muir Trail Speed Record
If you thought that outrageous mountain running records were the sole domain of Kilian Jornet then you need to think again.
238 Miles On Foot: Courtney Dauwalter Wins Moab Ultra
Courtney Dauwalter finished the Moab 240 in two days, 9 hours, and 59 minutes. She was faster than any of the men in the pack, beating the second-place finisher by more than 10 hours.
‘Geo Cables’ Give TNF Trail Runners Snug, Comfy Fit: Review
Three weeks before a 50K race, I started wearing the North Face Ultra Vertical. I put this comfortable trail running shoe to the test on just about every surface for this review.
Dream Kit: 2017 UTMB Winner’s Gear Head to Toe
Salomon athlete Francois d’Haene topped a star-studded field of ultra athletes, thanks in part to his gear. This is the kit he used to win the 2017 UTMB ultramarathon.
Brazilian Woman Sets Record for Africa’s Highest Peak
Fernanda Maciel shattered the previous fastest known time up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro by nearly three hours.
Going The Distance: Arc’teryx Introduces Norvan Running Vest
Arc’teryx listened to its ultrarunners, single day peak baggers, and minimalist adventurers. The Norvan Running Vest is a pack just for them.
Outdoor Hazards: The Bonk
We caught up with Salomon ultrarunner and coach Max King to learn more about the bonk and how to avoid it.
Inspiring! Meet The Woman Challenging Ultrarunning Stereotypes
This film from REI reinforces that it’s plain dumb to judge a person by their appearance. Valerio inspires with her actions, running 50K after 50K in her pursuit to conquer the brutal TransRockies Run.
CO Ultra Offers $165,000 Purse: Biggest In History
The 2018 Run, Rabbit, Run in Steamboat Springs, Colo., introduces the ‘Rabbit Cup.’ Teams of three runners compete across 100 miles for the biggest grand prize in Ultrarunning yet.
Couch To 50K: My First Ultra In One Month’s Training
One month to train for 31 miles of running across steep alpine talus and 10,500 ft of elevation gain? Cue insanity now.
Welcome to ‘Swimrun,’ a Grueling New Challenge
Swim, run, swim, repeat. The burgeoning sport of swimrun combines endurance and adventure in an extreme and simple way.
7 Bizarre Items That Powered These UTMB Ultra Runners
It takes a lot to get through the dark moments of ultramarathons. Check out some odd ‘gear’ that helped these UTMB runners take on the challenge.
First Time In US, Adventure Racing Worlds Are ‘Cowboy Tough’
Racers from 59 teams will cross 450 miles of rugged ranchlands, mountains, and canyons in the first Adventure Racing World Championship hosted in the United States.
The Best Wetsuits to ‘Swim, Run, Repeat’
Swim. Run. Repeat. That’s the recipe for the surprisingly addictive challenge of swimrun. We tested four purpose built wetsuits designed for this burgeoning new sport.
‘Everyman’ Rickey Gates Completes Unsupported Cross-Country Run
Across 11 states, 152 days, and 3,700 miles, Rickey Gates set out to make his extraordinary run across America as ordinary as possible.
World’s Hottest Races And How To Survive Them
What’s harder than running extreme mileage in extreme terrain? Running those miles in heat that’d bust a thermometer.
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Kilian Jornet Wins Hardrock 100 With Arm In Sling
Kilian Jornet is tough as nails. The renowned ultramarathon runner just won the Hardrock 100 with a dislocated shoulder.
Eric Lagerstrom Wants To Make Triathlons Fun Again
Could this be the most awesome triathlon ever designed? Eric Lagerstrom packs as much action he can in this creative triathlon performed on the summer solstice.
Beat The Heat: 12 Unorthodox Tricks To Keep Cool
Summer is here. But heat does not need to slow you down. Follow a few simple tips to stay cool outdoors, no matter what the mercury reads.
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Kilian Jornet: The Everest Interview
The renowned mountain runner Kilian Jornet last month summited Everest twice in one week. We sat down to with him to learn more.
LA To Sin City: First All-Female Team Sets 340-Mile FKT
Planning their own route, the six runners of ‘Bird Strike’ became the first all-woman team to complete the grueling Speed Project race.
Trail Running Nepal With National Geographic Adventurer of The Year
Mira Rai’s story seems impossible: a Nepali village girl, turned child soldier, and now a globally recognized professional trail runner.
First Look: Altra’s ‘Goldilocks’ Trail Runner
The Altra Timp hits a middle ground between the brand’s minimal and super-cushy trail running offerings. In early runs, our editor found it just right.
