Angela Shartel, from overweight spectator to vibrant ultra runner
The Angela Shartel of 2020 is a smiling, healthy, popular ambassador for the trail and ultra running community. Flip back the calendar to...
The Bitters' running, living, loving life
Zach and Nicole Bitter have another trail runner to thank for bringing them together. While they met at an Altra athlete summit, their...
Suicide survivor inspires others through ultra running
Growing up in Alaska, Carol Seppilu sensed the importance of a purposeful life at an early age. She got straight As in school and read...
Her joy of running trumps difficult pregnancy, cancer battle
At age 7, Liz Zaragoza Guerrini finished dead last in a race at her dad’s company picnic in San Francisco, where she was born and raised....
Flagstaff ultra champion and the ‘magic of trail races’
Growing up in Flagstaff, Ariz., Austin Horn was familiar with the running scene. He recalls knowing that people there enjoyed the sport...
Blind but determined: Ultra runner Kyle Robidoux
Next time you are out on a trail run, imagine navigating an unfamiliar section by looking through a paper-towel roll without the ability...
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...
