

Expressing gratitude, spreading joy and shooting my shot
At the Beaver Chase urban trail marathon in downtown Indianapolis, I came into the race wanting to smile deep, find joy and shoot my shot.


8 tips on running your first ultra
Tips on running your first ultra marathon include knowing your "why," getting nutrition and hydration locked in, and testing gear.


Help shine a light on mental wellness via trail running
I'm getting ready for my second 100-miler, and am dedicating it to Bigger Than The Trail, a nonprofit that provides mental health services.


6 questions after Hardrock
The Hardrock 100 returned in 2021 after a two-year hiatus with plenty of questions after Sabrina Stanley and Francois D'haene won the races.


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.


Dreaming big for 5 epic challenges
Hennepin Hundred is my Western States qualifier this fall. If my two tickets are not enough to have my name drawn, I've got other epic plans


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.