Hungerford Trail Races answers my 'why'
At any start line, there may be as many runners as there are “whys.” Some may be chasing a lofty PR. Some may be out to prove to...
7 things to know about the Bel Monte Endurance Races
Saturday marks seven weeks to go until the Bel Monte Endurance Races in the Skylark Mountains of Virginia. There are three events for...
Flagstaff ultra champion and the ‘magic of trail races’
Growing up in Flagstaff, Ariz., Austin Horn was familiar with the running scene. He recalls knowing that people there enjoyed the sport...
Blind but determined: Ultra runner Kyle Robidoux
Next time you are out on a trail run, imagine navigating an unfamiliar section by looking through a paper-towel roll without the ability...
100 miles on a treadmill
Dave Shanahan wants to make one thing clear: He doesn’t want to do ultra marathons. “I need to do ultras, they’ve just become a part of...
The running, writing journey of Katie Arnold
Katie Arnold is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, author and ultra runner. In her book, “Running Home,” she explores her life from her...
Ultra-running scientist exudes joy and resilience
When Mikel Haggadone started working toward his PhD, he also kicked off a journey involving disordered eating, depression and...
Skier-turned-runner finds success in ultras
The ultra world has seen its share of successful skiers-turned-runners. Courtney Dauwalter. Stephanie Howe Violett. Corrine Malcolm. Just...
Running 100 miles with a little help from my friends
To paraphrase a famous quote, it takes a village to get an ultra runner to the finish line. In preparation for my first 100-mile race,...
Time to celebrate 100 miles
The training miles are done. The preparations are pretty much set. The start — and finish line — to this weekend’s race awaits. But it’s...