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 top 20 most inspirational ultra runners of 2019
In putting together this second annual Top 20 Most Inspirational Ultra Runners of the Year list, one thing really stood out. This was way...
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...
Boosting fitness, mental clarity and joy
Jonathan Levitt stood at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, exchanging high-fives and jovial swearing with his friend, Tony DiPasquale....
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...
Seven questions with Magda Boulet
In the past 18 months, Magda Boulet has won at least three ultras — the Leadville Trail 100 Miler, Pikes Peak Ultra 50k and Marathon Des...
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...
5 answers to runners’ questions about yoga
Jenny Maier restarted running on a “whim” years after an ACL injury halted her high school running career. A half marathon, followed by a...
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...
