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Darcy Piceu talked to Scotty and shared her experience after placing second at this year’s Hardrock 100. She also talked  about Hardrock’s new policy to get more women to the …

In a new report released on itra.run, ITRA’s new president, Bob Crowley, reveals his vision for the future of trail running, ITRA’s role in the global trail running community and …

The primary change to the Mafate Speed 3 is the upper, which replaces the previous monomesh material with a recycled polyester mesh. This is in line with HOKA’s ongoing sustainability …

Tears of joy and relief fell from Sam Farnsworth’s cheeks as he crossed the finish line of the Vermont 100 in the summer of 2018. “Being out in the woods …

Looking back on the last few decades, Merrell has been synonymous with hardcore hikers, dominating the footwear sector of the outdoor industry with their innovation, style and durability. Afterall, they …

Around mile 28 of the High Lonesome 100, when thunder rumbled overhead from slate-gray clouds to the west, a man ahead of me turned back to ask, “What do you …

UltrAspire is a pioneer in waist-mounted lighting systems, which are becoming more ubiquitous during 100-mile and multi-day events. We’ve been impressed with the Lumen 800 Ultra 2.0 in our testing. …

As an autistic runner, running is how I care for myself. The movement is important. My daughter Kala is also autistic with Cerebral Palsy, and I share my self care …

A longstanding name in footwear, Saucony also has an apparel line with new options for summer running. A key component across Saucony’s entire apparel line is the predominant use of …

Hal Koerner and Jimmy Dean Freeman put on a master class about how to approach ultrarunning after a long break, and how to maintain fitness while upholding one of life’s …

Cry Me A River! is where resolve goes to die. At least that’s where mine is buried, near mile 44 in the wooded hills north of Peoria, Illinois. The course …

The Pace 2 from USWE has a lightweight, minimalist design that allows runners access to their essentials while maintaining a low-profile, bounce-free experience. With thoughtful design for access, the Pace …

Before a race, we train our hearts out, study the course, prepare our mind, visualize success, taper marvelously, sleep more and eat all the right things. Yet for reasons beyond …

Sean Mullett was the second to last finisher at this year’s Western States 100, crossing the line in 29:58. His lap around the Placer High track was the most dramatic …

The Ultra ProVest from Camelbak was designed with racing in mind. Built to be ultralight, the minimal pack offers 6L of carrying capacity and the ability to hold a 1.5L …

Last weekend I was reminded that there is still a long way to go in the fight for gender equality in our sport. On Saturday, I passed one of you …

The inaugural Flower Moon Trail Run was held in Osage Hills State Park, just west of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Flower Moon is named for the full moon of May and the …

The Miami 50/50 is an urban adventure race that requires runners to team up with a partner and tackle 50 miles together from start to finish, totally self-supported. To add …

Arc’teryx has had a longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and more recently, they have partnered with the global Fair Trade Certified™ program to ensure responsible treatment of workers at every …

A high-level overview which aims to prepare runners for the specifics of dealing with high altitude races. In particular, I’ve used Leadville Trail 100-miler as an example since it’s one …

Sometimes, I get it just right and I can feel myself right in the sweet spot of balance. Other times, I feel off kilter, knowing that something is getting neglected. …

With longer and brighter trail days upon us, eye protection becomes critical. However, many of us would like to keep our fashion game strong as well. We’ve tested an assortment …

Have you been lucky enough to spend miles racing with “The Jester”? I recently completed my first 72-hour race and it became my first 200-miler, thanks to Ed Ettinghausen—the man …

Music impacts your life more than you know. However, external soundwaves are not our only source – songs can be played internally, as well. For those of us putting in …

Runners returned to Olympic Valley, CA, this past weekend to run the world’s oldest and most iconic 100-mile race. Although the event was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, …

A few key characteristics of the rabbit brand stand out: their use of exceptionally comfortable materials, skilled balance of innovating and launching new styles without compromising existing favorites and perhaps, …

Ryan Montgomery is an openly queer ultrarunner and sat down to talk with Scotty about Pride Month and being a beacon for others. Last year he placed second at the …

In his latest book, “A Runner’s High,” Dean Karnazes pulls in readers right where we’re most comfortable: on the trail in the middle of an ultramarathon.

As one of the oldest ultras in Kansas, Rockin’ K has had time to develop a bit of a reputation. After dwindling numbers in the 50-miler, the race organization decided …

This spring Garmin introduced an entirely new product line with the release of the Enduro watch, a model that is something of a hybrid between the Forerunner and Fenix series, …