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Born in the mountains, Arc’teryx has been on a journey to solve real problems for mountain athletes. With the core belief that there’s always a better way, the company continues to grow …

The Ultra Weekend Recap for our last official weekend of spring brings us results from California’s Broken Arrow Skyrace, Utah’s Logan Peak Trail Run, Ontario’s Niagara Ultra, records at Six …

We’re only a week away from the world’s oldest one-hundred miler, but that doesn’t mean that our North American UltraRunning Calendar lets up one bit. Check out the Broken Arrow …

In the middle of 2022, roughly two years into my ultrarunning career, I decided it would be wise to start working with a coach. The number of injuries, amount of …

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Callie Vinson and hear about her experience at the Western States 100 Training Camp. Callie joined us for an in-person …

Poles add the power of your arms to your forward motion for greater success, aid in stability, and off-load your quads on a steep downhill, which every runner knows can …

The second Santa Monica Mountains 100-mile, the 26th Kettle Moraine 100-miler and the Flagstaff Big Pine 55k highlight our Ultra Weekend Recap for June 11-12. 

While we’re still two weeks away from the official start of summer, it’s really starting to feel like summer vacation has commenced across the country. On our UltraRunning Calendar, we …

Celebrating its 10th year, the 2023 Rock The Ridge took place in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York State about 90 miles north of New York City. Specifically, all …

To get to Innsbruck, Austria, Jade Belzberg first needed to make arrangements for her three dogs, 10 rabbits, five Guinea Pigs, two cats and her horse, Casper. Then came the …

It’s not officially summer, but June is already bringing the heat to our Ultra Weekend Recap. A decade-old course record was broken at the San Diego 100, a down-to-the-wire battle …

This article was originally published in the May/June 2023 issue of UltraRunning Magazine. Subscribe today for similar features on ultra training, racing and more. What training is better for getting …

June has arrived in style with nearly five dozen events spread all over the country on our UltraRunning Calendar. Highlights include a 50/50 in the Marin Headlands, America’s second oldest …

This year’s update to the Petzl NAO headlamp has significant improvements in increased brightness and decreased weight, along with Petzl’s exceptional Reactive Lighting technology. The result is Petzl’s top-of-the-line option …

Primarily, there are two main issues that can lead to lower back tightness. The first is pelvic position and the second is a lack of proper core strength and control.

On the last weekend of May in our Ultra Weekend Recap, we have results from timed events in California and Maryland, as well as a 50k in Canada and an …

We were excited to get our hands on this update, as the original Tecton X was a top pick from our spring 2022 shoe review lineup. We were happy to …

UltraRunning Magazine’s May/June “Adventure” issue is available now, featuring hydration pack reviews, race reports from the Barkley Marathons and Ted Corbitt 50k, articles about trail running economy and so much …

The first three-day weekend before summer has arrived on our UltraRunning Calendar. Whether you’re celebrating the break from school by getting out of town for a race or staying closer …

Adventure running needs no definition and, unless you are going for a fastest known time (FKT), it has no rules. In a world suffocating under the weight of rules and …

Overtraining syndrome is a condition that haunts many runners, often leading to a frustrating halt in their training or even forcing them to step away from the sport. In this …

Welcome back to our Ultra Weekend Recap highlighting ultras from across the country. We kick things off with a 100-miler in Virginia, then head south into North Carolina for a …

Summer is just around the corner so naturally, our UltraRunning Calendar is starting to heat up. We highlight an old school race in Nevada, a classic 100-miler in Virginia, a …

I started finding other women in their fifties who were active and struggling with menopause. Why the hell is nobody talking about this stuff? We need to make it okay …

I returned to run the Ironbull Ultra Trail to mark the profound distance I had traveled in one year in terms of human experience after the death of my husband, …

In preparation for longer days and big adventures, a new pair of socks can be the perfect accessory to make sure your feet stay comfortable. Here is a crop of …

Our Ultra Weekend Recap is back for May 13-14 with race results from coast to coast including highlights from British Columbia, California and Washington.

The month of May hits its stride on our UltraRunning Calendar with a classic 50-miler in Wisconsin, a 50k/100k that’s been taking place for nearly four decades in the Bay …

How do I top last year? Can I top last year? What if I don’t top last year? Those were the thoughts entering my mind as I prepared to race …

The Terra Kiger 9 is responsive and agile, best suited for tempo runs or fast efforts. With a heel-to-toe drop of 4.5mm, the shoe is a nice balance between just …