This Semi-Retired 72-Year-Old Runner is One of the Bolder Boulder’s Boldest
Bill Schafer, 72, is one of 49 runners who has run every Bolder Boulder 10K since 1979
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
Lace Up Your Shoes for This Year’s Best Trail Running Festivals
These events feature trail races, gear demos, live music, post-race parties, and more.
The Keys to Courtney Dauwalter’s Continued Dominance
With a strong approach to race-day fueling and everyday nutrition, she’s preparing for the Hardrock 100 in mid-July.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 First Run Review
Our initial wear-testing reveals that this ultra-lightweight training shoe is soft, smooth and very roomy
U.S. Olympic Marathoners Will Race the Bolder Boulder 10K as a Pre-Paris Tune-Up
Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Leonard Korir will run in the International Pro Team Challenge on May 27
EmKay Sullivan Turns Down Western States Golden Ticket
Next in line for the final auto-entry into the 2024 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run on June 29 is Careth Arnold
Running for a Good Cause While Being Pursued by a Slow-Moving Chase Vehicle
The 11th annual Wings for Life World Run on May 5 raises money for spinal cord injury research
Rod Farvard Shocks, Katie Schide Shines at Canyons by UTMB
From dark house standouts to ultrarunning stalwarts leveling-up the game, the final 2024 Golden Ticket race into Western States did not disappoint
Fourth Time’s the Charm? Jim Walmsley Aims for Lofty Western States-UTMB Double
The Hoka-sponsored runner has attempted, and failed, to nail both races in the same year three times. Will he prove more successful now that he’s won both?
Hoka Elevates Its Support of UTMB to Become New Title Sponsor
Elevated long-term Hoka agreement keeps UTMB at the forefront of the ultra-trail world