State of the (Trail Running) Union: Eight Takeaways From a New International Survey
The Trail Ultra Project from the University of Central Lancashire just published their findings on a survey of trail runners from over 30 countries
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Women-Only Trail Running Groups Are Key to Growing Female Participation in Trail and Ultrarunning
These three groups are leading a movement providing more female runners the community and mentorship to overcome barriers in the ultra running spaces.
Three Masters Athletes on Intersectional Wisdom for Lifelong Running
When racial diversity, age, and experience intersects in running, the result is a wellspring of insight and contribution. These veteran runners have made running central to their lives and identities.
More Prize Money Is Flowing Into Trail Running. What Does That Mean for the Sport?
Trail running is growing and professionalizing. Here’s what the influx of cash means for the future of trail running.
Alex Honnold’s “Dad Challenge” and Learning From Trail Running
Climbing legend Alex Honnold is embracing more time on the trails as he challenges himself with new link-ups and endurance events.
Thinking Like A Sidewalk
How winter road running brings one writer closer to nature.
The True Finish Line: How One Runner Finally Accepted the End of Her Running Career
Dimity McDowell had built her life around running. But to stay pain-free, she had to accept that it was time to put the running shoes away—for good.
How Lithuanian Aleksandr Sorokin Ran 100 Miles at a 6:31-Mile Pace
The 40-year-old’s stunning performance smashed two world records on Friday
Why Amateur Runners Need Another Race to Shoot For
The case for an event that’s somewhere between the Boston Marathon and the Olympic Trials
How Strava Shapes Our Running Stories
Thanks to the app’s open diary format, a race is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity for public introspection