The CTM Ultra 3 is part of Craft’s specific line of hybrid running shoes which deliver similar ride quality and performance on road or trail. Their goal is to combine …
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I thought I had the healthiest heart in the world. The left anterior descending artery is called the “Widowmaker” because it supplies blood to the heart. Another 5% of blockage …
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As athletes gear up and recalibrate their training during the fall and winter months, it’s a good time to use physiological testing as a window into your strengths and weaknesses …
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The new Soulstride Ultra builds upon the previous Soulstride Trail and Soulstride Flow models and is built specifically with long trail days or extended periods of high mileage. We’ve tested …
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After spending two years in Arêches-Beaufort, France, Jim Walmsley is back at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Walmsley is taking time to rest and reflect on a successful year of …
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Courtney Dauwalter was unstoppable in 2023. Her year began with a Golden Ticket and course record at Bandera 100k, and then she broke three more course records—one of them being …
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Survivorfest takes place each year in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, and is a timed 6, 12 and 24-hour running event that is also a qualifier for the International Association of …
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Five months after signing up for my first ultra, I crossed the finish line 11 hours, 51 minutes, and 23 seconds after running 50 miles. I’ve been reflecting on what …
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Wool seems to be the ideal fabric for runners when it comes to keeping warm, drying quickly and resisting odor, so we figured our undergarments should include some wool as …
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VJ’s ACE is a studded trail shoe designed specifically for winter running. The snow and thick ice which recently blanketed the Pacific Northwest were just right for our team of …
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Even the grippiest outsoles on the market can be defeated when winter hits hard. The NANOspikes model is designed for pavement, which made them perfect for running out the door.
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The Run Rabbit Run 100 has established itself as one of the premier ultra events in the world. Runners from 46 states and 11 countries competed this year, with Hares …
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Up until this point, my travel to India had been centered around yoga. I had never traveled east for an ultrarunning event and was intrigued at the possibility of seeing …
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This point-to-point course has it all: running through laid-back “Old Florida” beach towns, very upscale areas like Ponte Vedra Beach, “get down” eclectic Daytona Beach and quiet “Wilbur-by-the-Sea,” wide open …
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I can feel the concerned glances from strangers at the supermarket. My clients wince in empathy. Family members stare blankly, unbelieving that anyone would willingly subject themselves to this torture. …
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As the running industry’s largest annual trade show, The Running Event (TRE) functions as a yearly check-in on the state of the running world. It’s also a barometer of trends …
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I returned to Wausau, Wisconsin, for a second dose of type two fun on the challenging Ironbull Ultra Trail course. However, I had no idea what I was in for …
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Ultrarunners, crews, volunteers and spectators all “got their kicks on Route 66” at the second annual Route 66 UltraRun in Arizona. Solo runners and relay teams took on 140 miles …
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Late October meant dark skies at the start of the 24th Tussey Mountainback 50-miler in central Pennsylvania’s Rothrock State Forest. The event’s 50k option was introduced last year, which incorporates …
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The only thing missing from Topo’s road lineup was a true max-cushion trainer, and that gap is now resolved with the new Atmos. It features the largest midsole volume and …
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Wrapped into every challenge exists an opportunity—even when the hurdle is repeatedly running the same routes every week.
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A good wool base layer can be used day after day, on its own or under a shell, and consistently provides comfort and thermoregulation in a variety of conditions without …
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The 2023 Baker Trail UltraChallenge (Baker Ultra) near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, accomplished a milestone rare for any 50-mile race: the number of female participants exceeded the number of registered male runners.
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To adequately put into words what happened in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, between a chilly Saturday morning and a blisteringly hot Wednesday evening, would be a futile attempt. None could do …
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Margot Fleming’s father, Thomas J. Fleming, won the New York Marathon in 1973 and 1975, and was runner-up in the Boston Marathon in 1973 and 1974. Margot runs longer distances, …
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Speedland’s fourth model, the GS:PGH, is inspired by Speedland athlete Cameron Hanes. As with the GS:TAM, the GS:PGH is a maximally cushioned trail shoe built for comfort and durability over …
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Scott partnered with professional trail runner Cody Lind to create a shoe designed to compete at Western States. We’ve tested the shoe on over 200 miles of varied terrain, ranging …
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Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, along with the end of race season. Consider leaving your watch at home or resist pushing the start button on the activity …
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Altra has broken its zero-drop mold with the launch of the new AltraFWD Experience road shoe, described as a “low-drop” model with a 4mm differential from heel to toe. This …
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Running 100 miles isn’t just a test of physical endurance; it’s also one of mental endurance. In the build-up to my first 100-mile race at the Leadville 100, I prepared …