

Michael Wardian vows to return to Barkley Marathons
Michael Wardian’s list of running accomplishments would fill a 100-mile trail. He has successfully navigated races ranging from the...

Finding Jenn Shelton
She was the gifted, fearless wild child featured in “Born to Run.” Fourteen years later, Shelton still leads a “crazy life,” following...


Gunhild Swanson’s amazing finish at Western States
The 70-year-old woman’s record almost never came to be. Here’s how she beat the odds to get into the 100-mile race and then overcame a...


Elite runner balances goals, family life
Riley Cook’s running journey started at the urging of his mother. Now, he and his spouse work hard to make it all work while never...