Ultrarunning

Here’s a look at the gear, tech, media, and general miscellany our Outside Run editors loved last month

How does training for one of the most challenging 100-mile races on the planet compare with others? We dug into the data for answers. 

Three trail athletes share their best cross-training tips on when, why, and how to incorporate other sports into your routine

The boat people volunteers who shuttle runners across the American River at mile 78 on the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run have seen it all

The Chicago-born trail runner drops the fastest time on the Nolan’s 14, one of Colorado’s most daunting routes

Coffee, candy, and joy are a few ways the world’s top ultrarunner keeps her love for running fresh

When she started her freshman year during the height of the pandemic, the college student felt trapped. Then she started running.

This body-positive runner is partnering with Rising Hearts and GU Energy Labs to bring her self-belief to ultrarunning’s biggest stage: the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run

Strava data scientists compiled numbers from Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run finishers, from 2018 to 2022, to help us investigate patterns behind successful finish times. Here’s what they found. 

Farvard is one of 17 athletes selected for the North Face’s Athlete Development Program. His mountain objectives, including this month’s Western States 100, have never been more ambitious.