Tessa Chesser rides balance to Western States
Tessa Chesser is a free spirit, balls-to-the-wall, former soccer player who found balance and is excelling as a trail and ultra runner.
Coming up: My fourth annual Most Inspirational Ultra Runners of the Year
Ultra runners are incredibly inspiring. Who should I consider for my 4th annual list of the Most Inspirational Ultra Runners of the Year?
Traci Falbo continues to overcome, inspire
Champion ultra runner Traci Falbo overcomes knee injury and long rehab to regain her competitiveness.
A journal for runners, writers and trail philosophers
“Chasing Twilight” is a journal for runners where elite ultrarunner Adam Kimble and co-authors offer short quotes, anecdotes and more.
Van Phan finishes 400 ultras and counting
Van "Pigtails" Phan has completed 400 career ultras while working full time. Overall, she's at 560 races of a marathon distance or longer.
100 miles of gratitude at Hennepin Hundred
The Hennepin Hundred is a magical race. Here's my race review and how my gratitude, awesome crew and amazing volunteers helped me finish.
From burning out to running joyfully
The Bear 100 ultra marathon was an easy choice for a first 100-miler for Becca Windell, a wildlife biologist who won the race.
It's time to shine the light
Trail running has a calming effect and gives runners time to refocus. It is, however, not a simple solution for mental wellness.
Ultra champion’s journey to overcome assault
Michelle Magagna is still recovering from an attempted sexual assault. Therapy and running have helped and she's now back to winning ultras.
Leadville champion Annie Hughes runs with gratitude
Annie Hughes won the 2021 Leadville Trail 100, as well as other trail races this year. Next up for her is the Moab 200.
