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From Black Diamond, 'Nolan's 14' chronicles runner Joe Grants FKT attempt at the films namesake trail
Marc Peruzzis recent column about trail work clearly touched a nerve in the running community. Part of his argument is fair criticism, but he got some important things wrong.
In 'A Long Day Out,'the viewer follows Kilian Jornet on a 56-hour adventure through his home mountains in Norway
In an effort to raise awareness for the global water crisis, runner Mina Guli is attempting to complete 63 marathons in 63 days
Earlier this year, the iconic race announced a new policy for transgender competitors. Here's how the decision came together and why it's important.
With more participants in ultramarathons, more competitors are experiencing the joy of hallucinations and other ailments. Exile Medics steps into a newly necessary role.
The Nathan VaporHowe 12L vest is simple and lightweight, andfeatures a1.8-liter hydration bladder that doesn't slosh around on your back
Katie Arnold, author of the new memoir Running Home, talks about the unique healing power of endurance sports
What kind of sadist creates the hardest race in the world? We sent our writer to find out.
On July 17, 2017, thru-hiker Joe McConaughy set out to claim the fastest known time for a self-supported traverse of the Appalachian Trail
Runner Dylan Bowman recounts a harrowing tale in which he faced off with a yellow Lab in the midst of a 100-mile race
In the wake of a bizarre physical attack and the death of her father, Katie Arnold felt paralyzed by the anxieties of parenthood and being a woman alone in the wilderness. She got through it the same way shed always done, by lacing up and hitting the trail. An exclusive excerpt from her new memoir, Running Home.
The coach, NOLS employee, and professional ultrarunner attributes part of her success to her hectic schedule
The Western States Endurance Runis one of the most iconic ultramarathons, but it hasnt always been that way
Former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins insists that discomfort is the key to self-improvement
In the age of specialization, its refreshing to see a big name get outside his comfort zone
Real-world data shows elite ultrarunners average 180 steps per minuteand that means nothing
Catching up with the newly-crowned 24-hour racing champion
Dag Aabye is known around Vernon, B.C., for his astonishing fitness. He's 75.
Taylor Nowlin came out of nowhere to break Ida Nilssons brand-new record by over three minutes
As the Camp Fire continues to devastate Northern California, the canceled North Face Endurance Challenge provided an opportunity for runners to do some good, and gain some perspective
This Utah 50K and half marathon event is taking one small step toward closing the wage gap
Five years ago, the Swedish runner was beset by long-term injury. This past weekend, she set a new bar for traversing one of themost iconic landmarks in the U.S.
At Bigs Backyard, you never know how long the race is going to last, because there is no finish line
3100: Run and Become explores moving meditation all over the world, from a race around a single New York City block to a 1,000-day run for Japanese monks
Long-distance running can be tough on the stomach. These foods can help.
A new study explores attitudes toward performance-enhancing drugs in the ultrarunning world
Five favorite books from the elite endurance athlete and environmental activist
Ultrarunner Hillary Allentook a life-threatening fall last yearat the Tromso Skyrace in Norway.
Sue Johnston has been setting FKTs for decades and inspired a generation of ultrarunners along the way. If you've never heard her name before, that's by design.
Is This Fun follows ultrarunners John Ellis and Jo Kyaw as they compete in the 9 Dragons Ultrarace in Hong Kong.
Our running columnist is an expert in the track and road running scenes, but the ultra world isnt exactly his beat. He dove in head first at UTMB.
Bucket List FKT, from Columbia Sportswear, follows McConaughy as he sethis sights on Irelands Wicklow Round.
Mentors: Hillary Allen, from the North Face, chronicles her recovery and how shes found a new pace within the activity that she loves.
Devon Yanko was sexually abused as a teenager. It took hundreds of miles for her to run away from the trauma.
In Constant Motion follows ultrarunner, Adam Campbell, as he returns to trail running after a life-threatening fall.
The Spanish ultra-athlete has spent the past decade crushing a generation of elite rivals and redefining the limits of human endurance. But when he notched back-to-back speed ascents of Everest in 2017, critics pounced on the claims.
Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis is vying to clutch the fastest known time for a supported run on the 2,190-mile thru-hikeand so far he's on pace
Meltzer's secret to success? An unorthodox diet.
Jim Walmsleys Western States run was remarkable. But how does it stack up against these other extreme distance running feats?
Dauwalter just won the prestigious Western States Endurance Run in a blazing fast time. We can all learn something from her training philosophy.
This movie follows the Coconino Cowboysas all 5 runners worked to qualify for this weekends Western States race.
We asked eight athletes what socks they'll be wearing for the Western States Endurance Run
While recovering from a terrible accident, the ultrarunner discovered a new part of her identity that went beyond her sport
Fast, cocky, and more than a bit reckless, the 28-year-old might be the best ultrarunner in the country. And he's finally proven himself over a full 100-mile race.
The elite athlete had an explosive start to her career, becomingthe first woman to win back-to-back UTMB Championships.
If we truly want more women in this sport, it's time to change the system for entering races
One of the craziest speed records in ultrarunning takes athletes from the top of the canyon, down to the bottom, and then all the way back up againtwice.
This film 'Fastest Known Time' gives context to a movement growing within the trail community: FKTs.
Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman ran from Usal Beach to Mattole Beach fifty-five miles north in just over eleven hours.
Hal Koerner's guide to running your first 50K, including key intensity workouts and a 16-week training plan
From filmmaker Noam Argov, Running Across California chronicles Ali Butler-Genesksattempt at a fastest known time.
A minute-by-minute account my attempt to run across the Grand Canyontwice
The vests, bags, belts, and more that top athletes use to stay primed while they push
The female contingent at the infamous race was large and strong this year, despite terrible weather conditions
Designed by Jenny Jurek, who crewed her husband, Scott, on his record-setting AT run in 2015, this fold-out gear "bag" is an organization freak's dream
On working through the lifestyle changesfrom pizza to chafingthat come with an obsessed significant other
From filmmaker Robin Lee, Breaking 60: Challenging the Impossible is about the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra.
Sometimes they're the difference between a PR and a DNF
Your first ultra will be hard, but these races will make it just a bit easier
In the West, where it's stupidly easy to get scorched, it's best to show less skin. These sun gloves help.
Ultrarunner and author Mirna Valerio on the TransRockies Run, snags, and just some of the things her body is capable of
Ultrarunner Ryan Sandes has been running the trails around his home in Cape Town since he was a boy. So when the Ultra Trail Cape Town race was centered around those very trails, it was more like a homecoming than a race.
Ultrarunner Clare Gallagher says that while Cats been making a name for herself in trail running, this goal has always been at the top of her list
Aniceto Almeida rode his bike more than 3,000 miles to the Atacama Crossing desert race without an entry spot. Vladmi Virgilio, a blind ultrarunner, showed up without a guide. Both trusted that it would all work out.
Sure, Joe Grant may be known as "the runner guy", but to the folks who know him best, there's something far deeper motivating him than just running.
When running four marathons in a row, it helps to enlist a professional for help. I tested a bunch of her advice so you don't have to.
The ultrarunner and endurance coachs must-haves for the trail and life
From 9MindAsylum, Controlled Silence shares the journey of Lithuanian military veteran and trailrunner Gediminas Grinius through PTSD.
Less than two months after winning UTMB, D'Haene ran the 210-mile trail in under three days
Ryan Sandes is a prestigious ultrarunner from South Africa. After a few disappointing finishes, he set his sights on Western States 2017.
With so few women in ultrarunning, we should be doing everything we can to encourage female participation
From 9Mind Asylum, Lighting The Fire: Episode Two follow Jim Walmsley's bid at a new record at Western States.
What is a skyrace you may ask? Well, it's a niche discipline within ultra running focused on running over mountain ranges or, as its founder Marino Giacometti put it, running where the earth meets the sky.
Less than one year ago, ultrarunner Adam Campbell fell 100 feet over a cliff. Doctors weren't sure he'd ever walk again. Last weekend, he finished one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world.
Or anyone who's run farther than is reasonably fun