First-person and third-person reports from races on every continent — from the high-profile World Marathon Majors to obscure local marathons and the gnarliest 100-mile ultras. Marathon & Beyond ran a substantial profile of one feature race in nearly every issue.
Natural Fuels Naomi MeadFeature20158 min The simple foods remain the best. of energy gels, sports drinks, and protein bars. They are both convenient and efficient, but could real food, free…
The Pacer Michael GreenFeature201515 min A story about delusions of coachhood. “TI do it if you promise to train and pace me,” she said. And before I realized what I…
An African Adventure Maureen WelckerFeature201411 min It’s about the shirt, after all. t all began with a shirt, a shirt I had never seen but one that I was convinced…
Altitude Adjustment Paul DeakinFeature201411 min The pros and cons of altitude training. long-distance track runners, and in particular marathon runners. This involves exposure to high altitudes for several days, weeks,…
Fifty Years To Finish An Ultra Dave FeredayFeature201414 min Fifty Years to Finish an Ultra Making amends for failure—and more. ever say die. \ Thad power walked 52 miles nonstop…
Midpacker No More Andrea FeuchtFeature201411 min Diana Treister masters Angeles Crest. t’s the first weekend in August 2013, around 7:00 in the morning, in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena….
Going Far, Part 12 Joe HendersonFeature201414 min When it comes to marathons, once is never enough. Part 12. 51. The summit OSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, April 1977. The Japanese have a saying…
Musings Of An Accidental Ultramarathoner Richard DeitchFeature201413 min We learn as much in the wake of a race as we do while running it. n the late fall of 2012,…
Fifty Shades Of Leadville Mike PastoreFeature201431 min Very much inside a 100-mile trail run. eadville 100-Mile endurance run: just before 4:00 a.o., Saturday, August 18, 2012 This was my first…
How I Became Gary Fanelli, Part 1 Gary FanelliFeature20144 min back in Ardsley, outside of Philly, where I grew up, back living at home, still running and feeling this feeling…
Steppingit Up Cara McLaurin EsauFeature201414 min Stepping It Up Race directors are listening to the running CARA McLAURIN ESAU in 15 feet of snow. Even worse, we had to do…
