Ultrarunning

What motivates an amateur racer to rack up thousands of training miles and take on the pain and tedium of marathons and ultramarathons? Sometimes it's about keeping a step ahead of your ghosts.

Ultra coaches Eric Orton and Jason Koop on the importance of strength and speed over mileage

What gear do runners like? How do they train? How obsessed are they? Surveyers showed up to the Western States Endurance Run and simply asked

The ultrarunner’s speed record on the Appalachian Trail has been overshadowed by claims that he's contributing to the commercialization of wild places. After accepting a $500 fine for public drinking as part of a plea deal, Jurek speaks out against his critics.

Everything you need to know about training under tricky circumstances and winning big European mountain races

But don't worry—a stateside version of Europe's grueling Skyrunning series is ready to kick your ass

A primer from overall winner of the Canadian Death Race, Alissa St. Laurent

The ultrarunner set a new record on the AT and found himself at the center of a debate about how we should use the wilderness

The nature and brutality of these races makes the double-header particularly compelling

The secrets behind the 40-year old Catalan ultrarunner’s winning streak