This new road shoe from Tracksmith has been engineered to enhance performance on race day, and promotes speed while maintaining comfort throughout longer miles.
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The Suunto Wing open-ear headphones feature bone-conduction technology and are the first of its kind for this Finnish company that’s known in the running world for their GPS watches.
As we inch forward to race season, most of us are putting in the miles as we continue to progress toward our goal of finishing an ultramarathon this year. By keeping our focus on a training plan, nutrition, recovery and...
After finding the sport of running at an early age, Aaron ran his first Siskiyou Out Back (SOB) 50-miler at age 32. Living in southern Oregon during the mid-2000s and running the surrounding trails, he has had the company of local ultrarunners pushing him to run faster and farther – legends including Hal Koerner and Scott Jurek, along with other big names in the sport.
Most of the country is still seeing extreme temperatures and cold weather patterns, so we’ve put together a list of some new pieces of gear that can be utilized all winter long, and in some cases, throughout the year.
At the end of the year, someone asked about my thoughts on the future of the sport. I could not offer an answer because, for once, I’m not sure what 2025 holds for ultrarunning. However, as editor in chief of UltraRunnin...
For younger trail runners, it can be hard to enter the world of training and racing. The All In Trail Collective is an organization that offers opportunities for coaching and racing with an “aim to provide coaching support and mentorship for promising, younger athletes, particularly those from marginalized or underserved communities.”
The difference between a durable training shoe and and speedy racing shoe can be substantial. Here are two models from Hoka that we’ve put to the test for both long distance training and speedwork sessions.
As ultrarunners, we are used to planning months in advance. Training, travel and scheduling means penciling in blank spots on the calendar. It’s a process that builds strength, endurance and confidence – all of which are...
Every year, we ask our subscribers what we can do to improve their experience with UltraRunning. A reader survey gives us a quick snapshot of who our readers are, and what they want to see more of in each issue. In 2023,...
Summer is on its way out, but that doesn’t mean our taste buds can’t enjoy the flavors of the season. With these nutrition products in your training routine, it’ll be possible to enjoy summer all year long.
Remember where you came from, but don’t forget where you’re going. It’s a lesson many of us learn when running long distances—we’re different after each race finish but we must toe the start line to get there. The same c...
Based in the UK, the brand Inov8 has over 20 years of experience refining their shoe designs in the mountains of the English Lakes District. One of their latest trail shoe updates is the TrailFly, which promises a new fit, improved grip and better protection.
This year’s Western States could be considered one of the fastest races in the 51-year history of the event. With the return of a three-time champion and a course-record-breaking second-place…
Transitioning from road running to trail running can be difficult. Changes beyond just the hard surface underfoot turn into obstacles like hopping over rocks and roots, along with keeping track of your location and makin...
It was definitely a weekend to watch in the ultrarunning world. In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap we’ve got results from California, Washington, Florida and Colorado. Let’s get right to…
With an origin in England as a running shoe brand, the name Reebok is often associated as one of the major athletic shoe brands that dominated the 1980s and 90s.…
The recent historic achievements by Jasmin Paris at the Barkley Marathons and the epic NCAA women’s championship basketball game between South Carolina and Iowa have inspired me—both as a woman and as a runner. We’re see...
Finishers of the 2024 Barkley Marathons, from L to R: Greig Hamilton, Jared Campbell, Ihor Verys, Jasmin Paris and John Kelly. Howie SternThe daunting energy surrounding Frozen >Head State Park is undeniable. With a now-...
Inspiration must come from the heart. Watching an athlete’s emotional struggle as well as understanding their physical hardship is what connects us as humans. We need to feel it. While the sport of ultrarunning is full o...
Early spring training feels a bit like waking up from a long nap. We’re focused on getting in the miles and workouts each week, but our goal race still seems so far away. The monotony of long miles and training week aft...
After spending two years in Arêches-Beaufort, France, Jim Walmsley is back at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Walmsley is taking time to rest and reflect on a successful year of firsts that saw him not only become the first American male to win UTMB in its 20-year history, but also set the course record. He also discovered a bit about himself in the process.
Courtney Dauwalter was unstoppable in 2023. Her year began with a Golden Ticket and course record at Bandera 100k, and then she broke three more course records—one of them being her own—at the most competitive races in the world. We sat down with Dauwalter to find out what fueled her success throughout the year.
In 2023, the sport of ultrarunning saw historic records fall and limits that were pushed incredibly far–further than we‘ve likely ever witnessed before. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention all of the amazing achievem...
Our Ultra Weekend Recap has plenty of results from races in Southern California, Texas and Florida, so let’s get down to it.
This week in What’s Up in Ultra, we’ve got our second Old School Ultra of the year in Alabama, a classic in Southern California, a 50k that traverses the border of a national park as well as an island 50k on our UltraRunning Calendar.
Axel Kabundji Ben Gibbard is no stranger to training for ultras. With multiple 100-mile finishes under his belt and a long list of ultrarunning accolades, he’s well-versed in the sport. However, as...
My daughter is an avid fan of the mega pop star Taylor Swift. Her most devoted fans are more commonly defined as “Swifties” and continue to support her sold-out shows around the globe. I’ve enjoyed watching her dive into...