

The mind-body connection: How running improves academic performance
Running helps students, parents and others by boosting their cognitive function and reducing stress to improve sleep and focus.


Hydration hacks to boost your running game
Hydration supports endurance and prevents muscle cramps, fatigue and serious health risks. Here are simple hydration strategies for runners.

Securing event sponsors: How to find sponsors for a running race?
How race directors can craft a winning sponsorship package and find out how much they can pay for your race.


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.


The best travel bag for runners
Runners heading to races or weekend getaways seek travel bags that offer convenience, storage space, adaptability, style and more.


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.


The top 10 stories on RunSpirited this year
The top 10 trail and ultra running stories on RunSpirited include coaching tips, lighting for runners and an elite athlete's historic race.

How running helps you escape unhealthy patterns
Running can help people overcome unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking or using drugs.