If you’ve been in the running community for a while, you’ve likely heard about UTMB or Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. This is a popular series of trail races in the French Alps each year and has featured some of the best ultra runners in the world, such as Kilian Jornet. Did you also know … Read more
The Leadville 100 Run, first held in 1983, is among the oldest and most prestigious 100-mile trail-running races in the U.S. Set against the backdrop of Colorado’s Sawatch Range, the race is renowned for its grueling high-altitude course. The race has played a significant role in transforming Leadville into a hub for endurance sports and … Read more
Running poles are used by a wide array of trail runners, from elite athletes at the top of the food chain competing in ultra-marathons and traversing through mountains with insane amounts of vertical gain to weekend warriors hiking their local trails. As a running coach and seasoned ultramarathoner, I’m here to help you navigate through, … Read more
If you’ve ever enjoyed a hike in a national park you may have noticed a stack of rocks on the trail. But what do stacked rocks on a trail mean? Also called cairns, these stacked rocks are trail markers and navigational aids for hikers, crucial before GPS, but still very relevant today. There are also … Read more
One of the best things about the sport of running is that there are numerous types to suit runners’ personalities and training goals. Road runners can enjoy anything from a 5K or 10K to a half marathon or marathon or any odd distance in between. Trail runners and cross-country racers enjoy off-road terrain, and ultrarunners … Read more
I first started running back when I was 12 years old, and I joined the cross-country team at my middle school. Cross country is a sector of running that is all about embracing trail running, grass, and any type of off-road running terrain. I loved running through forests, meadows, and varied terrain and exploring some … Read more
If you follow trail running, your social media feed is surely filled with updates from the Western States 100 once a year. After reading the articles, you may find yourself wondering how to qualify for the Western States 100. As you start to race ultramarathons, you’ll start to hear the names of some races spoken … Read more
No matter what race distance you gravitate towards, from something as short as a 5k up through the marathon and beyond, it’s always motivating and exciting to run the “best” races at that distance. Iconic courses, scenic routes, PR-setting flat courses, well-organized events, and races that draw top runners can all make a race super … Read more
One of the challenges of taking on some of the epic hikes and mountain climbs on your adventurous bucket list is that many hikers live in coastal cities or inland towns at sea level, which makes for quite a shock to the system when you head up to the mountains to hike or run. Climbing … Read more
If you’re an avid hiker, you might be keen on knowing which are the longest trails in the world. Planning an epic hiking adventure along one of the longest trails in the world or eventually getting to see a few of the longest trails in the world are bucket list goals for beginners and experienced … Read more
Running is a diverse sport, with all sorts of different niches and ways to participate. Some people only run on the treadmill at the gym or in their basement. Others love charity races and frequently participate in community 5ks. Then, there are the endurance runners who train for half marathons or marathons, or even ultramarathons and … Read more
On April 30, 2022, at 11:46 am, I crossed the finish line and set a new record. Except that there was no actual finish line. There were no spectators other than my wife and some family. There was no medal or post-race celebration. I had just set the Fastest Known Time for Historic Gold Camp … Read more
Running a marathon is a feat in itself, but have you ever heard of skyrunning? Skyrunning is essentially very high alpine mountain running, but with a focus on elevation gain and technicality. Killian Jornet is easily the biggest name in the sport. He made a name for himself by running up and down hair-raising steep … Read more
Curious about trail running? Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a trail running mecca; The Scandinavian Mountains, along the US’s Appalachian Trail, or along New Zealand’s rugged coastline. But do not fret! Trail running is more accessible than you may think. But what exactly is trail running? Trail running is essentially off-road running, … Read more
I’m sharing 13 awesome trail races for you to dream about and sign up for. There’s no better way to inspire or motivate than to show you what you can do in the future. Training for a trail race can be hard. You need endurance, strength, and even survival skills. The fun and excitement of … Read more
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