

From a sucky diet to 200-mile winner
Carl Kidwell had a sucky diet, elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol. He took up running to save his life and cope with a son's death


Katie Asmuth balances motherhood, ultra running and nursing all with a huge smile
Ultra runner Katie Asmuth finds joy in everything she does as a mother, wife, nurse and athlete who finished fifth at Western States in 2021


5 things we learned at 2021 Western States
Jim Walmsley and Beth Pascall won the 2021 Western States. Here's what else we learned at the historic 100-mile race.


10 questions for the 2021 Western States race
What to expect and who will win or podium at Western States Endurance Run returns in 2021. 10 questions to ponder during the June 26 race.


Michele Hartwig's evolution as ultra runner, race director
Michele Hartwig began her journey at the Chicago Marathon and now excels as race director and ultra runner.

What the UTMB-Ironman deal means for trail running
Here's what the UTMB-Ironman race series deal means for ultra and trail runners, races across the world and in the United States.


Running epic adventures, fueled by plants
Robbie Ballenger went from a life of work hard, party harder, to a plant-based athlete who ran across the United States.


11 takeaways from Dean Karnazes' book 'A Runner's High'
Dean Karnazes' new book, “A Runner’s High” is just as inspiring as his first, Ultramarathon Man. It's a must-read for ultra runners.


A heart full of trail adventure, a passion for mental health
Lisa DeNardo is a single mom, entrepreneur and “recreational athlete and wild adventurer.” The trail runner also advocates for mental health


The high highs and low lows for Eric Senseman
Eric Senseman is going back to Western States with other Coconino Cowboys. It's been a few years of ups and downs for the elite ultra runner