Losing weight and gaining friends, thanks to the ultra community
Bryan Sands went from being obese and feeling lousy to an ultra runner who inspires the entire community.
Jake Jackson exudes positivity, aims even higher
Ultra runner Jake Jackson has had a challenging year thanks to COVID. But he has come away with a positive outlook and an age group record.
Rajpaul Pannu's journey from overweight, sedentary teen to top runner
Rajpaul Pannu, a competitive marathoner and ultra runner, had been overweight, sedentary, junk-food eating teen.
How to plan 2021 races amid coronavirus uncertainty
A year ago at this time, I was looking forward to a race calendar that included the Zion 100K and a fall 100-miler, both of which would...
Gratitude, grace and love define the Puzeys
In a recent Instagram post, Jacob Puzey shares how he is grateful for so much this year even amid the pandemic challenges, general...
Meghan Hicks adapts, inspires and mentors amid pandemic
Meghan Hicks found her early inspirations for running via friends and outdoor adventures. As a child, she was immersed in activities like...
9 questions with Buzz Burrell and the Fastest Known Time
FKT co-founder Buzz Burrell has been curious about fastest known times for 20 years. Now he shares that passion with the running community.
Who are the Top 20 Most Inspirational Ultra Runners for 2020?
By far my most popular blog each year has been the Top 20 Most Inspirational Ultra Runners of the Year. This year will be the third...
Liz Canty's journey from rugby to elite ultra runner
Liz Canty admits she despised running and her first marathon was the “most miserable thing in the entire world.” She trained, ran hard...
The birth of Squirrel’s Nut Butter
The Squirrel's Nut Butter salve used by runners today was originally created by co-founders to treat their daughter's eczema.
