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Opinion: Beware the Trail Running Industrial Complex

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.

Opinion: This is the Biggest Moment in American Trail Running.

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

Opinion: What does Cocodona mean for the rest of us?

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

Opinion: Trail Running Isn’t Broken, But These Changes Could Help Fix It

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.

The Formation of The Trail Team

Andy Wacker saw a gap in professional development of trail runners and decided to quit waiting around for someone to fill it.