My journey to the Boston Marathon
I looked out this morning and the sun was gone Turned on some music to start my day I’ve heard the opening lines to Boston’s “More Than...
From Steeplechases to 100-mile races
Addie Bracy doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t a runner. “My dad was really into running,” says Bracy, who finished second in this...
Mocko shows grit, eyes redemption at Western
Chris Mocko has no regrets in going for it. Following a successful string of races highlighted by a top 10 finish at the 2016 Western...
The birth of Training for Ultra
I met Rob Steger before Training for Ultra was born. It was the day before we each raced one of the North Race Endurance Challenge Series...
‘Barefoot’ Ted talks: running, philosophy and LUNA sandals
While he’s best known as his “Barefoot Ted” character, Ted McDonald is much more. Ultra runner, for sure. Entrepreneur, of course....
Inspired by an ultra running legend
Eric Strand had been fascinated by long-distance running ever since Frank Shorter won the marathon gold medal in the 1972 Olympics. Years...
Riding the Western States wait list
Jeremiah Lackey was hanging out with his buddies, drinking a couple of beers — the precursor to so many stories, some good, some not so...
Ultra racer’s path to the podium and mentorship
Coree Aussem-Woltering’s first-grade phys ed teacher saw something in him. The teacher challenged his student to run a mile in under 15...
Sabrina Stanley, a competitor since birth
Sabrina Stanley is no stranger to competition. Since an early age, the second-oldest of six children has been involved with sports and...
For BibRave founder, it’s ‘running all the time’
Tim Murphy was a runner before he realized it. In those early days of staying in shape for high school wrestling, not only did he not...
