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October 8th, 2024
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8 min read
From running local races to donating worn-out shoes, runners can make more sustainable decisions. This list is a fun place to start!
We runners go through a lot of gear—shoes, shorts, shirts, bras, hats—which puts us deep within a system with a sizeable environmental footprint. When it’s time for new gear, how do you make a sustainable choice?
As runners, we often draw strength from our community, from pushing through challenges, and from supporting one another. Now, more than ever, it’s important to lean on that support.
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In this month's edition of the Aid Station, Zoë Rom reflects on traveling (and running) in rural Portugal for a couple of weeks, ultimately discovering Kurt Vonnegut's lesson for ultrarunners.
With interviews from Kílian Jornet and Mike Foote this episode explores the intersection of trail running and alpinism, and how runners can stay safe when seeking high adventure.
Do you keep seeing the acronym GTWS and wonder WTF it stands for? This article breaks down what the Golden Trail World Series is all about.
Hear from history makers Jasmin Paris, the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons and David Roche on his record-breaking win at the 2024 Leadville 100.
This April the Phoenix community came together for a fun run around Papago Park, gear demos, food, prizes, and to meet and mingle with the local race directors. These 10 photos captured the Dirt Circus magic.
We know you've all said it. "That's a fun race." But what did YOU mean by it? Comment on this article, our latest from Semi-Rad.
Embracing a season of non-growth in running and beyond.
If American ultrarunning had a Superbowl, it would start in Olympic Valley, California, and end 100.2 miles later on the Placer High School track in Auburn. But how does one get into the infamous Western States?! This article breaks it down.
Learn foot care techniques from Dr. Jeffrey Hammond and get inspired to run around Mont Blanc with Mags Nixon.
Are you subscribed to the Trailhead newsletter?! Our weekly email filled with all sorts of nonsense [mostly] related to trail running.
Introducing Faces of Trail Running a column where we spotlight community members from our beloved sport of running on dirt.
From the Cascade Crest 100 to Angeles Crest 100, ultrarunner Jeffrey Stern shares the story of running two hundred mile races in two weeks.
If you enjoy spending a lot of time preparing for something with minimal payoff, don’t mind talking to yourself, and have a high pain tolerance (emotional and physical!), then running and comedy might be for you!
How do you get into UTMB? There is a bit of an entry process for this iconic 106-mile race. We'll teach you how to collect stones!
From Olympic hype, the Desert Rats Trail Running Festival by UTMB, and protecting public lands, this episode has it all.
Come run, come all! UltraSignup’s Dirt Circus is rolling into Bentonville, Arkansas, November 15th through 17th, in partnership with Rush Running and Visit Bentonville, and you definitely don’t want to miss it!
Mother Nature had different plans for the 2024 Eastern States 100.
31% of runners struggle with injuries lasting more than a year. Learn how to be proactive when navigating your body's white flags. 🏳️
We can help you find a race to explore your pain cave. While you're in there you might get the Krabby Patty Secret Formula from SpongeBob.
Buzz and Zoë chat with Mario Mendoza and Doug Mayer about their experiences trail running in Europe and how it differs from the US.
Meet Rhoda Smoker, who in May of 2024 ran the length of Pennsylvania on Route 6. That is 400 miles over a total running time of 154 hours and 49 minutes!
Hear from Cocodona 250 Champion Rachel Entrekin and founder of Destination Trail Races, Candice Burt, in this week's episode of The Trailhead Podcast.
Are you training for a race above 6,000 feet and worried about altitude acclimatization? This article by CTS Coach Frederic Sabater Pastor, PhD has all the answers you seek to run high successfully!
Find more from Brendan Leonard on Instagram @Semi_Rad and explore his pieces curated exclusively for UltraSignup.
Courtney Dauwalter and Hardrock Race Director Dale Garland join The Trailhead Podcast to talk about their individual goals for the 2024 event!
Why is foot care important for runners? How can you take care of your feet so you can run farther?
Win a free trip to Italy this fall with Run the Alps!
Find out everything that's going on 6/18-6/30 from Olympic Valley to Auburn, starting with Broken Arrow Skyrace to TrailCon and Western States. Plus, get the chance to win $ towards your next race registration!
The lottery gods have smiled upon us, and Dominic Grossman and Andy Pearson, hosts of Between Two Pines Podcast, will take their turn in the hot seat this weekend, June 29, 2024, when they hit the start line of the Western States Endurance Run in Olympic Valley.
In Brendan Leonard's latest for UltraSignup News, the man known as Semi-Rad, shares Bad Advice for Ultramarathon Runners.
What do belt buckles have to do with ultrarunning? The history of the belt buckle as a reward for completing a 100-miler stems from the horse world.
The expert coaches at CTS breakdown the differences between running a marathon and a 50K to help you transition from 26.2 to 31.1 on the trails smoothly.
In Brendan Leonard's latest for UltraSignup News, the man known as Semi-Rad compares race distances to sugary convenience store drinks.
Great communication and the right coach have helped rocket Katie Schide to the front of the most competitive races in the world.
The latest from Semi-Rad for UltraSignup News. Follow Brendan Leonard on Instagram.
