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As we start to ramp up to race season, most trail and ultrarunners are increasing their training volume. Warm weather and long days beg for more time on the trails. This increased training load, in turn, can pose an increased risk of injury. Here are some helpful hints to stay injury-free for those who are new to the sport of trail and ultrarunning.

Wool isn’t just for cold weather anymore. All of this season’s sock recommendations incorporate the natural fiber to leverage its inherent performance qualities. Innovative construction techniques ensure that the resulting products are thin and light enough to be comfortable even in hot temperatures, making wool a dependable material for long-distance comfort this spring and summer.

Pete Kostelnick joins the UR inner sanctum to talk about his next adventure: running 50 miles in all 50 states in 50 days. Pete’s no stranger to monumental endurance feats – he’s the current World Record holder for the fastest coast-to-coast crossing of the United States by foot. He ran from San Francisco to New York City in 42 days, 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Memorial Day arrives on our UltraRunning Calendar as the unofficial first weekend of summer, even though the big kick-off is still three weeks away. Whether you’re celebrating your kids’ break from school with an ultra camping weekend or keeping it close to home, we’ve got you covered with the top events around North America during this three-day weekend. 

Let’s stipulate that aging into the masters category and beyond isn’t exactly a bed of roses. But there is a silver lining. The adjustments you need to make in your running in order to stay healthy and extend your running well into the future can actually lead you to find running more enjoyable and rewarding.

“More women will hit the trails when they see themselves represented on the trails.” These are the words of Jubilee Paige, race director for the iconic Black Canyon 100K in Phoenix, Arizona. At the start of this year’s race, Paige shouted, “Get to the front, ladies! This is 2022!”