Summer hits its stride during the first full week of July on the UltraRunning Calendar. We’ve got a robust lineup of races to choose from, including events in Ashland, Oregon, …
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There are few places where complete strangers from different countries, cultures, beliefs and backgrounds come together and form an instant bond. Nowhere is this more evident than the Keys. Florida’s Keys …
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This week’s Ultra Weekend Recap covers races from a 50k in California, ultras in Canada, a big 50k in Minnesota and more.
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UltraRunning Magazine’s newest endeavor happens to be the Tamalpa Headlands 50k and who better to guide us through the details than race director Jeffrey Stern? He sheds a little light …
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After the record-breaking and awe-inspiring performances at the 50th Western States Endurance Run on Saturday, our UltraRunning Calendar takes a bit of a breather with two dozen events to kick …
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Sometimes there’s nothing that helps the miles pass more quickly and comfortably than listening to your favorite music or podcasts. We’ve spent several months testing a handful of headphone options …
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After a year of devastating wildfires and epic snowfall, the highlight of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run could have easily been the significant damage to the trails and surrounding …
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Summer has landed and so has the most anticipated ultramarathon on the North American calendar, the 50th Western States Endurance Run. As with all the Golden Ticket races on the …
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We recently conducted a survey aimed to collect data from numerous professional runners from around the globe. This anonymous survey was filled out by nearly 200 athletes and was designed …
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How do you prepare for races that have 10k of climbing/descent when access to hilly terrain is limited? First, proper preparation, according to sound exercise physiology principles, helps ensure that …
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With just days before her first Western States 100, Michigan’s Rebecca Joyner joins the UR Podcast to share her training journey, preparation for race day and working with a running …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.Â
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …