Just when you expected a lull in the UltraRunning Calendar after a drama-filled weekend, the ultra race lineup continues to deliver from coast to coast. Although not officially beginning until …
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The Timp was introduced to the Altra lineup as a rugged trail running shoe built for long days on moderate to technical terrain. Fans of early versions of the Timp …
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With the Western States Endurance Run just over eight weeks out, we have our final Golden Ticket race and six spots on the line at the 2022 Canyons Endurance Runs …
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When it comes to performance, ultrarunners depend on reliable running shoes that can sustain hundreds of miles while providing a comfortable ride. But where post-race recovery is concerned, or that …
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The original Akasha earned a reputation for combining protection and performance, and this spring’s updated version carries over the underfoot elements of the previous edition with a new upper designed …
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100 Marathons in 100 Days. UltraRunning Magazine ambassador Jacky Hunt-Broersma joins us on day 82 on her quest to run 100 marathons in 100 days. What makes this endeavor truly …
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Despite last week’s warmer temperatures around the country, a bit of Old Man Winter was reported at a handful of races on UltraRunning Calendar over the weekend. It’s hard to …
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My son, Lucas, quit running only because he stopped living—at least, in this life. He tragically drowned in the San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve in 2020. He was loved …
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Sometimes just finding where to run can be a chore. The mental ping-pong game between doing something easy or designing an elaborate route can derail even the best intended ultrarunners. …
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Engaging with a host of other runners and athletes seems especially relevant right now. Creating a network of others who share your passion is a worthwhile endeavor that will deepen …
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As we move into full-fledged spring conditions, the eastern half of the North American racing scene is coming in hot on our UltraRunning Calendar. It’s really special to see so …
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As one of the longest-tenured shoes in HOKA’s trail running lineup, the Speedgoat has established a reputation for durability and performance as a training shoe that is also fully suitable …
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We are delighted to welcome Keely Henninger into the inner sanctum of the UR Magazine Podcast as she shares her mission to pursue her highest potential while helping others reach …
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In her first film, a small graduate school project, ultrarunner Shannon Hogan gives us a look at Glenn Tachiyama’s life and why becoming a photographer was so important to him …
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Highlights of this week’s UltraRunning Calendar feature early spring classics on both coasts, the revival of a PNW favorite and a smattering of races with various distance options all over …
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In a move cleverly designed to command the attention of all gear testers and social media simultaneously, on January 18 Garmin launched two complete series of its top-end adventure/multi-sport GPS …
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The goal of this column is to identify the hazards you’re likely to face on the trails so you can best manage the risk, mitigate consequences and make good decisions …
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Our first full weekend of spring has landed, and from coast to coast, the UltraRunning Calendar has something for everyone no matter where you reside. Boasting three dozen races, this …
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In 2019, wind and rain pelted Lisa Irving’s body as she battled through the Canadian Death Race—a 125k foot race across the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada. “If a …
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Ellie Pell joins the URM podcast to share her thoughts on scoring a Golden Ticket at the Bandera 100k, mental performance coaching (a service she offers at no cost), racing …
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Nearly 10 years ago, Chaz Sheya was out running on the Western States Trail with his Sacramento and Auburn friends preparing for his July 100-miler, the Tahoe Rim Trail, when …
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We’ve just about made it to the first official day of spring: Sunday, March 20 at 11:33 a.m. EDT for us Northern Hemisphere ultrarunning folk. What better way to celebrate …
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We review a selection of spring shorts, tees, jackets and pants from Roark, Nathan, Janji and Daehlie.
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The vast majority of ultrarunners pursue the sport for much more varied and interesting reasons than simply trying to optimize their physical performance. I believe most ultrarunners will improve and …
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We received both full-length socks and calf sleeves from four major brands and put them through their paces. The garments were worn for a variety of distances and conditions, and …
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Even with winter hanging on here in the Pacific NW (we woke up to snow on the ground at URM’s HQ in Bend), March races around the country are pushing …
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Ultrarunners tend to be independent and self-sufficient. These characteristics allow us to climb over mountains, blaze cold pathways before dawn and problem solve along hundreds of miles of trails. While …
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With spring right around the corner, the 2022 UltraRunning Calendar moves into March this weekend and as per usual, stays loaded from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The 32nd annual …
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The Grandmaster Ultras would be business as usual as far as most ultra events are concerned except, and apologies to younger runners here, you are required to have lived at …
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Flagstaff’s Trueheart Brown joins the URM podcast to talk about his first win at a stacked Black Canyon 100K in Arizona, nabbing a Golden Ticket to Western States. True talks …