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.
Race UP North America’s Only Ski Flying Hill This Summer
The Red Bull 400 might be the world’s toughest 400-meter race. And now it’s coming to the biggest ski jump in the western hemisphere!
How to Run 100 Miles: A Total Amateur’s Guide
Pain, suffering, persistence, and glory – everything it takes to run a 100-mile race as told by Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad.
Molly Huddle Sets New US Half Marathon Record
The two-time Olympian set a U.S. record of 1 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds in the half marathon at the Houston Half Marathon.
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.
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.