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...
A 13-year-old ultra running champion
Sebastian Salsbury is quick to point out that young people hiking or running long distances is nothing new. He’s correct, of course, even...
2020 vision: Heading back to the Bel Monte 50K
In March, I am returning to the Bel Monte Endurance Races 50K, held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. It will be my...
A grand life of ultra running
(Sarah Lavender Smith running the first stage of the 2019 Grand to Grand Ultra with the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in the...
Win a Coros watch in ultra runner of the year contest
I will be giving away a Coros Apex watch as part of a contest with my Second Annual Top 20 Inspirational Ultra Runners of the Year post....
