First Time Ultra Runners

Mammoth Cave 50k and 25k run along the Mammoth Cave Railroad Hike and Bike Trail, an old rail line that runs from the ruins of the historic Bell’s Tavern in …

The unique format of the backyard ultra means runners have one hour to complete each loop throughout the event. Each hour includes a start, finish and whatever rest and refresh …

In their 18th consecutive year, The Old Men of the Mountains relay team – all age 65 or older – covered the 50-mile loop with spirit and smiles. The team’s …

The 2025 FroMoMoFo lived up to its name. We had frozen, we had Morgan, we had Monroe and we had forest. To top it off, we had snow, so maybe …

Here are a few pieces of advice that might not be so obvious to those who are new to the sport of trail and ultrarunning.

Last November, I tried to run one of the offered distances in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, by UTMB, and failed quite miserably. I was caught by surprise because of the difficulty …

Staged at the Peoria Sports Complex in the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, Across the Years is an event that features a variety of distances, ranging from the 6-day to the …

Cactus Roulette offers a unique concept: spin a tri-colored roulette wheel to determine which of three loops (1.9, 2.6 or 3.6 miles) you’ll run next through Clinton Lake State Park. …

Understanding the psyche of a DNF is nearly impossible. It’s like trying to fit the complex human brain into a box just so it can be marketed. As someone who …

Crashing into a deer at 30mph wasn’t on my morning ride agenda. One second, I was enjoying the peace of a solo ride in the predawn darkness—then, in an instant, …

This year marked the 31st running of the Mountain Mist 50k in Huntsville, Alabama, and with a large field of over 500 entrants, plenty of people had the opportunity to …

The idea for the Rocky Mountain Slam (RMS) was conceived by Phil Lowry, Leland Barker, Roch Horton, Hans-Deiter Weisshaar and others back in the early 2000s. Their goal was to …

Weakness and instability in the knees aren’t common, but something that I have seen in runners struggle with throughout my career.

For those who got their pick of races, consider yourself lucky. If you didn’t get your first choice, now is the time to start formulating a backup plan.

During a recent conversation with a friend who’s also a competitive runner and often enters races, I was asked the question: Why is racing important to you as a race …

In February 2018, David Green met his “canine soulmate” in the form of a black and tan mut in need of medical care, while traversing Brazil’s Caminho da Fe.

Ultrarunning is a sport of contrasts—an intersection of solitude and community, simplicity and spectacle. Nowhere is this duality more vivid than in the Old Dominion 100 and the Western States …

This year, we’ll be interviewing women who inspire us on the trail. These women display passion and perseverance, mentor others in the ultrarunning community and remind us to keep running, …

By mile 43, I no longer believed I could keep running at a steady pace as extreme fatigue and stomach distress had conspired against me. It was during one of …

The Daytona 100 is a Florida race that runs along ocean road A1A from Jacksonville Beach to the historic Ponce Inlet lighthouse at the tip of the barrier island.

For younger trail runners, it can be hard to enter the world of training and racing. The All In Trail Collective is an organization that offers opportunities for coaching and …

On Saturday, November 30 at 7 a.m., the inaugural Bulldog 12/6 Hour Track Ultras began in Lake Worth, Florida. Unusual weather, cloudy with temps in the low 60s, made for …

BoR is a nonprofit organization that was designed to support military veterans by introducing them to the sport of trail running, and, by extension, to ultrarunning.

Let’s face it, the winter months in the northern hemisphere include a lot of dark hours. While not every ultramarathon or trail race requires runners to spend time running in …

It’s only November, but winter has already arrived in many parts of the world. Regardless of your location and feelings toward winter running, there are plenty of ways to manage …

Despite the challenges of the day at Ironbull Ultra Trail in Wausau, Wisconsin, the final finisher, Justin Gaiche, discovered that overcoming fear was the biggest hurdle in his journey.

Drop bags are a perk that can and should be taken advantage of for a greater chance of success on race day. Try to mitigate problems by preparing yourself with …

Even for the most solitary personality, group runs can add a fun, social and challenging element. Here are some ideas to help make group runs more appealing and approachable for …

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 …

Coaching and being coached should be an ongoing, give-and-take relationship. It can give back to everyone in ways far beyond planning workouts and executing a perfect race day. When we …