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There is something of a demarcation line among endurance athletes when it comes to sports watches. Some like the robust, expedition-style watch that says, “I do epic sh*t.” Others prefer a sleeker, more understated device that blends well with everyday apparel but can still handle extreme activity. In Garmin’s ecosystem, the former crowd is served by Fenix and Enduro series watches, while the latter gravitates towards the Forerunner series.

I know from experience that this mountain terrain is tough only in the moment. It won’t haunt me, unlike some unforgettable scenes from the past that resurface in my mind during runs.

This weekend’s ultramarathon race results include Habanero Hundred, Black Spur Ultra, Midwest States 100, and Continental Divide Trail Run.

Altra’s Experience line of running shoes offers a natural running experience for users with added support and comfort in three unique models: Flow, Form and Wild. With the recent release of the second iteration in May, we put the Wild 2 to the test on trails throughout Central Oregon.

We recently spoke with 24-year-old Shea Aquilano who competes professionally as an ultrarunner. Shea won her first 100-miler at age 21, won the Gorge Waterfalls 100k this year, ran with the female elite pack throughout much of this year’s Western States 100 and will be competing in her second World Trail Championships this September.

Host Scotty Sandow and editor-in-chief of UltraRunning, Amy Clark, sit down to discuss the August/September issue including tips on how to train on technical terrain, a sports bras 101 feature, a review of essential gear for running 100 miles and coverage of Western States, Bighorn 100 and much more.