ICYMI: Check out the final installment of a series following Jim Walmsley's attempt at UTMB 2022, titled "Walmsley Part 3”.
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ICYMI: Get to know more about the man who, last September, toppled Kilian Jornet’s record on the U.K.’s Bob Graham Round, Jack Kuenzle.
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AJW has a new article series!
Cheers to the Race Director Chronicles — a 10-part series profiling the unsung heroes of our sport: our race directors.
What race directors would you like to nominate and why? Let us know!
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Last September, Jack Kuenzle toppled Kilian Jornet’s record on the U.K.’s Bob Graham Round.
Get to know Jack, and what led to his record-breaking outing:
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If lightweight protection in an extremely functional package is what you seek, look no further than the inov-8 Raceshell HZ Unisex.
Find out more in our in-depth review:
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In his latest column, Bryon Powell explores the ways ultrarunners and trail runners can learn from others and their experiences.
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Running coach Joe Uhan offers practical solutions to the challenges of winter running:
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“Walmsley Part 3” is the final part of a film series that follows Jim Walmsley's () 2022 quest for #UTMB victory.
Don’t forget to catch up on the previous installments (linked in the story below). You won’t regret it:
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ICYMI: Four runners snagged their Golden Tickets to the 2023 Western States 100 at Sunday's Bandera 100k.
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Nicky Spinks is a double Bob Graham Round runner, but there is another area where she has shown even more toughness: her fight with cancer.
Both are documented in “Run Forever: The film of Nicky Spinks and The Double Bob Graham.”
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From the weekend: Dominika Stelmach broke the women’s 12-hour world record at the 2023 Spartanion race in Israel.
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Safe to say we are firmly in 2023!
Not a whole lot of racing going on with winter in the Northern Hemisphere going strong. But, we are jumping into it with the Bandera 100k, and more:
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ICYMI: The Trail Team opened its application period for its first group of athletes on Friday. Learn more about the organization's mission:
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The Bandera 100k doled out some Western States 100 Golden Tickets yesterday in Texas:
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How far could you run in 12 hours?
Dominika Stelmach's answer is more than 94 miles and a new women's world record:
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ICYMI: Just a few minutes into the latest video from pro runner Allie Ostrander, it’s clear that the Mount Marathon Race is much more than a race for her.
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AJW shares his thoughts on the qualification policy for the High Lonesome 100 Mile.
Do you think it is divisive? Or, do you agree with the HL100 policy and the reasoning? Let us know, but remember to keep it civil as always.
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The Trail Team, founded by 4-time USATF champ Andy Wacker, aims to help rising trail runners out there pounding the dirt on their own.
The application period begins today.
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As daylight zooms by during the winter, Hannah Green reflects on how that changes our habits and mental states.
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Arlen Glick, Tim Tollefson (), and Mimmi Kotka () are joining Swedish brand Craft's Elite Run Team as the brand moves further into the ultrarunning and trail running space.
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At just about four and a half minutes long, "Trail Dog" is potent, powerful, and emotional. #MyTrailDog
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You wake up, ready to run, and out your window you see it: rain.
We reviewed the Montane Minimus Stretch Ultra Waterproof Jacket, another option to keep you dry on those rainy day runs.
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The Mount Marathon Race partially raised pro runner Allie Ostrander, and her latest video shows why it is much more than a race.
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The need for speedwork has been hotly debated in the ultrarunning community. Running coach Ian Torrence explains why, and how, to use speed-based workouts in your ultramarathon training.
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ICYMI: We reviewed the Nike ZoomX Zegama.
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Happy New Year, iRunFar family!
Here's what's happening around trail running and ultrarunning as we usher in 2023:
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We've added some new shoes to our best trail running shoes of 2022 guide to get the new year off and running. Check it out below!
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Check out our guide to the top running hats of 2022!
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With the new year almost here, AJW brings us his five predictions for 2023 in the world of ultrarunning.
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To our readers, and our team members among the iRunFar family, thank you! Cheers to the new year 🎉
With that, here is the best of iRunFar in 2022:
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While you’re getting a fairly heavy package, the technologies included in the Nike ZoomX Zegama more than make up for that extra bulk.
Read more in our in-depth review!
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ICYMI: From slopes to trails, learn more about pro runner Hannes Namberger.
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Nonprofit 's goal is to elevate Ethiopian girls from poverty and child marriage into educational opportunities and independent adult lives.
It’s doing that through running — and now, through a recent film about its keystone race project.
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We tested some of the apparel from The North Face Flight Series line this summer and fall. Take a look!
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We all know Hannes Namberger for his top trail-ultra performances, but did you know he's a former pro Alpine skier? Learn more:
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Courtney Dauwalter, Katie Schide, Adam Peterman, Jim Walmsley, CJ Albertson, Jazmine Lowther, & more: celebrate the top runners in North American ultrarunning with us!
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Here, for the 11th year, are AJW's Taproom 2022 in Ultrarunning Awards Happy Holidays everyone!
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Our testers found that the VJ () Ultra 2 offers a marked improvement in comfort from the first version while staying true to being a mountain running shoe with a resilient, firm ride.
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With extreme cold sweeping across the U.S. now, many of us are asking ourselves this question. Good thing science has an answer for you!
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In this essay, Sabrina Little asks us to contemplate the problems that arise from a single-minded pursuit of running.
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