Dean Karnazes' proudest running moment
When runners think of Dean Karnazes, they may recall the story of when he ordered a pizza to be delivered during a run. Or the time he...
'I will finish. No matter what.'
Father joins daughter's quest to run a marathon, then rediscovers his love of running and tells it all in his book, "My Year of Running...
From veteran to homelessness to ultra runner
Along the main street in Leadville, Colorado, Chad Prichard is relaxed. He speaks in soft, calming tones to his service dog, Woody, who...
Top 10 reasons to run a North Face Endurance Challenge Series race
Two years ago, I completed my first trail marathon at the North Face Endurance Challenge Series in Wisconsin. Last year, I returned to...
Michael Wardian vows to return to Barkley Marathons
Michael Wardian’s list of running accomplishments would fill a 100-mile trail. He has successfully navigated races ranging from the...
How to train for your first 50-mile race
Beyond the physical training, be sure to train your mind, lock in your nutrition and adhere to good recovery methods. As the...
Finding Jenn Shelton
She was the gifted, fearless wild child featured in “Born to Run.” Fourteen years later, Shelton still leads a “crazy life,” following...
Gunhild Swanson’s amazing finish at Western States
The 70-year-old woman’s record almost never came to be. Here’s how she beat the odds to get into the 100-mile race and then overcame a...
