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Writer and ultrarunner Sarah Lavender Smith joins The Trailhead to discuss aging, Hardrock 100, stage racing, and the joy of finding meaning on the trails.

Learn the science behind perfecting your taper with help from CTS coach, Jim Rutberg.

Kilian Jornet is not like the rest of us. In fact, he’s not like anyone at all. He’s living his best life, trail racing, mountaineering, and embellishing the primal existence of his youth.

So if you’re stuck, plateauing, or overwhelmed, pause and ask: What was your mile one? Your mile ten? What did it take to get there? And what would it feel like to carry that same raw belief, or disbelief, into the next big thing?

In the peak of the Phoenix summer heat, an unsanctioned, unpromoted, unknown fatass race takes place. Despite sky high temperatures, runners leave the climate controlled comfort of their homes to enter the Circle of Hell. UltraSignup and LMNT sent Annemarie to check it out.

Ready for miles that build cultural connection and shift your perspective? From alpine traverses to volcanic jungles, each of these international trail running experiences offers a chance to create memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

I came into the lab a skeptic, and walked out a very sweaty convert. You don’t need to be fast to benefit from this kind of testing. In fact, the slower or more unsure you feel, the more helpful it can be. 

A simple question. Until it’s not.

Ever wonder what it’s like to have a media pass at Western States 100? Morgan, UltraSignup’s Partnership Success Manager, took on the challenge for the first time to capture the grit, emotion, and chaos of the iconic race. Here are his top 10 favorite shots and what he learned along the way.

How do you take care of your feet before they start showing signs of trouble?

One mile. Forty-eight minutes and sixteen seconds. A personal worst, possibly. A dark PR. What was I doing with my life?

Veteran trail running journalist Brian Metzler examines the rapid commercialization of the sport and asks whether the growing industry is enhancing or eroding its grassroots soul.

Learn about the basics of effective heat training from the experts at CTS.

Anyone else in their Western States qualifying era? Find a qualifying race and do it for that .07% chance of getting in.

Find the top trail races for kids and young runners! These youth trail running events offer fun, adventure, and the perfect introduction to trail running for kids of all ages.

Trail running industry veteran Brian Metzler shares his perspective about the biggest week in trail running.

Being ability agnostic means giving yourself the kind of care you’d give a Real Athlete™, because, plot twist, you are one.

Six runners aged 70+ are taking on the Western States 100, defying limits, chasing buckles, and proving that adventure has no age. Meet the legends rewriting ultrarunning’s aging narrative.

Will you be in Tahoe between June 19 and 29? We’re talking Broken Arrow Skyrace, TrailCon, and Western States! If you’re not going to be there (we'll miss you), you can still enter to win our Tahoe Week Giveaway and get in on the fun!

Tired of smelly running clothes? Learn why technical fabrics hold onto odor and discover the best ways to remove sweat stink from workout gear—no vinegar baths or freezer tricks required.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: race directors are artists. What's your preferred style of race map?

This year’s Cocodona raised the bar — again! Is a 250-mile trail running race on your bucket list, too?

When you stray from the map—geographically or otherwise—you give yourself permission to change. Sometimes the best way to move forward is to lose track of where, exactly, you are.

Ordinary runners, extraordinary miles inside the Arizona Monster 300, where community, courage, and one step at a time carry people farther than they ever thought possible

With the rise of multi-day ultras, runners are logging serious sun exposure—not just on race day, but during training too. Without proper protection, they're at greater risk for UV damage.

From film sets to finish lines—how a filmmaker and seasoned ultrarunner joined forces to launch a 24-hour race in Bozeman, powered by grit, Gatorade, and friends.

Carrie Meng is chasing a Western States silver buckle—training for 18,000 feet of vert from pancake-flat Florida. See how she’s getting race-ready as a flatlander!

Before there were fun runs, race lotteries, or running specialty stores, there was Frank Shorter. His gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics ignited the American running boom and helped shape the sport as we know it today. But Shorter’s legacy goes far beyond the podium — from exposing doping and reforming athlete rights to sharing his own story of survival, he changed the course of running history.

“Did I lock my car? Should’ve peed again. Wait… why am I nervous? This is fun, right?” Which dot are you?

A Runner's Guide to Smart Hydration

Isometric strength training builds muscle, strengthens and stiffens tendons, and helps prevent injury—making it a powerful, low-skill tool for ultrarunners to train smarter.

Ken Ward’s research on aging in ultrarunning could redefine how older athletes train, race, and recover.

The Skid Row Running Club leaves LA streets for Sedona’s desert trails, proving how community and running can empower recovery and life transformation.

Reclaim the joy in your miles. Here’s how adding play to your training can boost performance, fight burnout, and keep you in love with the run.

Trail running is evolving fast—more expensive shoes, more global attention. Here are five things Brian Metzler would love to see emerge in the coming years.