

From a near-death experience to race director
Stephanie Turner created the Hare Mountain 100 to give back to the ultra community after she survived a near-fatal mountain bike crash.


How does 100-mile training affect the body?
InsideTracker is critical in helping runners and other athletes understand how their training, nutrition and recovery affect their health.


A commitment to the ultra running community, adventures and conservation
Brandon Thrower, race director of Tanawha Adventures, places an emphasis on the ultra running community and commitment to conservation.


10 things to know about your first ultra marathon
There is a lot to know for first-time ultra marathon runners. This guide provides an overview on nutrition, hydration, training and more.


Meet Sherpa John, Human Potential Running Series race director
John Lacroix, aka Sherpa John, is a trail and ultra race director who says he created the first 200-mile race in the U.S. in 2008.


15 ultra running storylines to watch in 2025
The top ultra running stories of 2025 will include top performances likely by Jim Walmsley, Courtney Dauwalter, Katie Schide and others.


Top 25 most inspirational men ultra runners of 2024
The most inspirational men ultra runners include those who broke a historic course record at Leadville, an unknown winning UTMB and others.


Top 25 most inspirational women ultra runners of 2024
The most inspirational women ultra runners include the first Barkley Marathons finisher, the overall AT FKT holder, the Western-UTMB winner.


10 takeaways from the Western States, Hardrock lotteries
The Western States and Hardrock lotteries created stacked men's and women's fields, as well as lots of interesting story lines to follow.


Meet Craig Thornley, Western States race director
Craig Thornley is the race director for Western States, arguably the most beloved, prolific and popular 100-mile ultra race in North America