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Host Scotty Sandow sits down with UltraRunning Magazine columnist Jared Beasley, an author and journalist who never expected to find himself embedded in the sport of ultrarunning and just wrote a new book called The Endurance Artist.

This article explores how these athletes—and their coaches—navigated the critical stretch between those summer “A” races and the World Championships using smart recovery, strategic training and data-informed decisions to peak again when it mattered most.

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Le Grizz, Indiana Trail 100, West Virginia Trilogy, Midstate Massive Ultra Trail, and Grizzly Ultra.

The new Mafate 5 represents a significant departure from its predecessor, dropping the “Speed” designation and embracing an even more cushioned, comfort-focused philosophy that prioritizes long-distance protection over technical agility.

This weekend’s ultramarathon results include Saddles 100, DC Peaks 50, Hennepin Hundred, and Arkansas Traveler 100.

Few trail races begin with compulsory mountaineering helmets, but the unusual start of the Kailas FUGA Gongga 100 Extreme Glacier Challenge was different from most races.