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. Read More...
October 18, 2017
Endurance:Running
Lace up and hit the trail. We look at trends in ultra and trail running, new shoes, running apparel, and major events.
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. Read More...
October 16, 2017
‘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. Read More...
October 13, 2017
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. Read More...
October 11, 2017
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. Read More...
October 9, 2017
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. Read More...
September 26, 2017
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. Read More...
September 22, 2017
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. Read More...
September 21, 2017
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. Read More...
September 12, 2017
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. Read More...
September 8, 2017
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. Read More...
September 8, 2017
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. Read More...
August 9, 2017
‘Everyman’ Rickey Gates Completes Unsupported Cross-Country Run
Across 11 states, 152 days, and 3,600 miles, Rickey Gates set out to make his extraordinary run across America as ordinary as possible. Read More...
August 2, 2017
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. Read More...
July 24, 2017
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. Read More...
July 15, 2017
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