Get inspired and informed with our free weekly delivery of the best in trail running culture and news.
June 14th, 2022
—
8 min read
Dogs can be a trail runner’s best friend, but grooming the perfect trail companion takes some know-how.
Attempting to reconcile the emotional pull between adventuring outdoors and being a father.
Emily Halnon looks into the uniquely vulnerable and rewarding runner-pacer relationship.
Learn the backstories behind a few everyday heroes heading to the nation’s oldest 100-mile footrace.
If you think running 100 miles is hard, try doing it on the one-year anniversary of your last chemotherapy treatment.
You’ve already spent your money and time on training, so let’s make it to the finish line, eh?
Emily Halnon explores the importance of training your brain and how it can make or break your success when running ultras.
Dean Karnazes suggests that, more than ever, finding connection on the trails is one of the greatest gifts ultrarunning can offer.
The heart warming story of Doug White, and his family, who have been tending to the Dusty Corners aid station for 21 years.
A quick hit of the latest running science: perks of caffeinated gum, facts on running in the dark, and a helpful new performance podcast.
The hardest part of training may just be getting through the last crazy-making weeks before race day.
While appreciating the technology and benefits, Brian Metzler says there's no reason to chase the carbon-fiber rainbow.
“Most Navajos run all their life,” laughs Verna Volker. “But I was not that Navajo.”
