‘The Race That Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB’
Chamonix local and American ex-pat Doug Mayer tells interesting stories about the beginning of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
Author
Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner. He’s also the author of several books, including “Trail Running Illustrated: The Art of Running Free” (2021) and “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019).
My Stories
How Two 100-Mile First-Timers Meticulously Dominated the Leadville 100
David Roche broke the 19-year old course record, while Mary Denholm ran the second fastest women’s time in race history
Easy-Day Cruiser: Brooks Ghost Max 2 First Run Review
The updated Ghost Max delivers a smooth, rolling ride at slower paces and gets high marks for comfort, consistency, stability, and durability
10 Key Takeaways from Track and Field at the Paris Olympics
Team USA won 34 medals inside Stade de France—24 percent of the total track and field medals up for grabs. And that’s just the tip of the croissant.
How Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola Won the Men’s Olympic Marathon in Paris
Americans Conner Mantz and Clayton Young ran strong to finish eighth and ninth, respectively, while two-time defending champion Eliud Kipchoge dropped out.
Miles or Months: How Long Do Running Shoes Really Last?
And what can you do to extend the life of your favorite pair?
Top Marathon Racing Shoes of the Olympics
Here are the super shoes Olympic marathoners will wear running through the streets of Paris and Versailles
How American Cole Hocker Pulled Off a Stunning Olympic 1500 Upset
With all of the focus on pre-race favorites Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr, Hocker stayed out of the limelight and executed his perfect race
Why Chamonix Is the Center of the Trail Running Universe
I’ve visited the Mont Blanc region more than a dozen times and am always gobsmacked by the mystical aura it exudes
For One Week Next Year, San Antonio Will Be Center of Running Universe
The Running Event is a three-day trade conference where the next year’s running gear, brand initiatives and style trends are launched.