The rewards of running and pacing
I first met Wan Ho Kou three years ago when he paced the Alpine Classic Half Marathon. Up until that time, I had not used pacers during...
Maggie Guterl and her evolving ‘why’
For some ultra runners, the quest is to go longer to push their limits. Others are inspired by destinations for their races or runs....
Ultras, faith and family define Hayden Hawks
Hayden Hawks dreamed of playing under the lights at iconic Fenway Park. Instead, he gets to run in some of the most scenic places on the...
Jared Hazen: Chasing, running and living with Jim Walmsley
No one in history has run the historic Western States 100-mile race faster than Jared Hazen. Except, of course, for the guy sitting...
Ultra runner overcomes lifelong anxiety issues, eating disorders
Frayah Wasmund has battled depression and anxiety since she was a young child. Wasmund’s self-worth was non-existent. She had no coping...
Ian Sharman's recipe for consistency
(Ian Sharman with his Western States buckles, as of the 2018 race. Photo credit: Amy Sharman) To put Ian Sharman’s nine consecutive top...
Family, faith and running: the life of Mario Mendoza
Some of Mario Mendoza’s earliest memories of his father relate to their mutual love of soccer. At the time, Mendoza excelled at soccer...
Top 10 podcasts for runners (updated)
I have been an avid listener of podcasts for quite a while now. I subscribe to about 25 different ones, which I listen to during my runs,...
Ten years after AJW’s ‘most stressful experience’ at Western States
For Andy Jones-Wilkins, the Western States Endurance Run is full of fond memories. Amid his string of 10 consecutive top 10 finishes, the...
From the depths of an alcoholic to the highs of Western States
Ryan Norton hit his lowest point July 24, 2011. That Sunday morning he woke up still drunk from the night before, which was not unusual....
