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After a DNF in 2024 and an immediate visit to a local witch store to redeem myself to Santa Muerte, I was eager to return to Puerto Vallarta Mexico by UTMB and finish the 100k. Unfortunately, in the days and weeks leading up to the race in early February, the small coastal city was shaken by cartel violence.
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Coming back from a run to write about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s taking over our lives is somewhat ironic. But it’s a juxtaposition we can no longer ignore. To pretend AI isn’t extending its digital tendrils into every facet of modern life is to live with your head in the sand.
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I didn’t drive to the start of my first ultra. Instead, I left my third-floor New York apartment around 4:30 a.m., walked to Second Avenue and got on the M15 bus headed for South Ferry on the southern tip on Manhattan.
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Let’s cut to the chase here. No one is talking about this topic. And, yeah, you can hold onto your flimsy idea that “200s are just fast hiking” all you want, but: a) this doesn’t necessarily have to be true, and b) shut up.
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More than ever, tough and beautiful races are at the forefront of ultrarunning: UTMB, Broken Arrow, Hardrock and Grand Raid de la Réunion. Photos and videos can have you dreaming of running these events, but if you live in a city or an area with little to no hills, it can feel impossible.
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With snow-covered trails across much of the country, winter provides the perfect chance to explore different exercise modalities. As spring approaches and race season nears, it’s time to transition from general fitness to race-specific training.