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The trails we run have years of history packed deep beneath the ground. While surfaces wash away with each passing season, those who’ve traveled the single track helped reinforce the …
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Some say that those who run ultramarathons are running from something: depression, demons, daily stress. Some counter that they are actually running toward something: the finish line, a personal record, a sense of accomplishment. At times it may be wholly unclear why we do this to ourselves. But the true joy of ultrarunning can be found at any point on any trail.
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Throughout 2016, we will break down the fundamentals of efficient running mechanics, and how the demands of the ultra distance – terrain, weather conditions and even gear – impact how …
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Sadly, we must report that that Ruth Anderson died on February 27. She was 86 and had suffered from Alzheimers the past few years. Her husband John died just two …
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ON THE COVER: True to his style, Zach Miller sprints over the North Face Endurance Challenge – SF finish line to take the big win. Photo: Ken Schuh/ Ultra Race …
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The single-track trail ascended in a series of switchbacks as far as you could see. The heat from the sun amplified the soul crushing fatigue I felt from having run 68 kilometres in the mountains. The thought of running another 57 kilometres today seemed unfathomable. My movement was reduced to a slow walk and each step was a struggle. There was simply no way I could finish this race. I was done.