August 2014

On the Cover: Rob Krar Gazing the Finish Line 22 Miles Away. Photo: Luis Escobar

THE LONG VIEW | How Do You Like Your Drama?
NEWS AND NOTES

Nutrition Training & Racing

NUTRITION | Endurance Recovery Product Review by Sarah Koszyk
ASK ANN | Blisters and Other Little Things by Ann Trason
ULTRA-LIFE BALANCE | Cross-Training by Ellie Greenwood
FROM THE COACH | Recovery From Big Races by Ian Sharman
High Volume Running and Recovery by Michael Wardian
Pilates for Runners by Sean Vigue

Ultra History, Science & Lore

RUNNING WISE | Heartland 100 Race Preview by Gary Dudney
VIEW FROM THE OPEN ROAD | For The Challenge by Gary Cantrell
THEN AND NOW | Faith and Science by Joe Uhan

At The Races

Western States 100 by John Trent
Western States Recap From The Three Dot Lounge by John Medinger
Live Coverage of Ultramarathons by Karl Hoagland

Featured Races

Massanutten Mountain Trail 100
Ice Age 50
San Diego 100

Race Reports

50s for Yo Momma
Born to Run
Canyons 50K
Flint Hills
Keys 100
Peak 500
Quad Rock
Rock on Lake Perry
Savage 100
Superior
Virginia 24 hour run for cancer

International Scene

Comrades by Ian Sharman
Luis Alberto Hernando – Interview and Profile by Serena Levy
World Sky Running Championships

The Ultra Life

ONE STEP BEYOND | Going Abo by Dean Karnazes
Journey of the Sojourn Woman by Judy Jennings
THE ROCKET RANTS | On Costumes by Errol Jones