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Elite athlete and 2022 Canyons 100K winner Jazmine Lowther is taking her passion for mountains and a career in environmental science to compete at CCC this month. 

Running an ultra is an extreme challenge, but being a support person for someone who’s running an ultra is a whole different can of worms.

The team at Patitucci Photo has become synonymous with incredible wilderness imagery. This new film illuminates the story behind that beauty.

From coffee that supports conservation to new featherweight trail shoes to The Bear (yes, Chef!), here’s what our editors have been obsessing over in July.

Human rights lawyer and ultrarunner Stephanie Case organizes an all-women expedition in Afghanistan with Free to Run. Here is their unforgettable story.

As many trail running events grow larger, many runners are gravitating toward smaller grassroots events with a more intimate, personal feel. 

More and more people are measuring heart-rate variability using fitness trackers—and seeing their HRV numbers plummet after a few drinks the night before. Here's why.

Hawley is lucky that his awkward run didn’t end in injury.

We asked our readers: what’s the best piece of trail gear you’ve ever used? Here’s what our audience said.

Studies show that reducing body temperature may improve performance even in relatively temperate conditions. We’ve known that physiology for a long time, but it wasn’t until recently that athletes started making cooling techniques a top priority. All around the world, in all different sports, there is something big happening. We are witnessing a cooling revolution. 

The Colorado 100-mile race became so popular it needed a lottery system. Its 50-50 gender split is one of the first of its kind. 

Curious what's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles published last month.

How (Not) to Run Up Baja Sur’s Highest Peak

Attempting an FKT around one of the oldest lakes in North America. With a brain injury. 

Blurring the boundaries between urban and wild

Ever feel like you’re the only runner who’s always injured? You’re not alone.

Summer is here. Expert tips on how to fuel your next long adventure run. 

The bell’s ringing. Time for a new adventure.

Want to build confidence and agility on technical terrain? Here are the drills and exercises pros recommend. 

It's no secret that athletes need to develop their mental game, but a growing number of athletes are now seeking out expert mental training.

Massage guns can be great for relieving muscle tension, as long as they're used in the correct areas.

Time off from running doesn’t have to mean changing your identity. Stay connected with the community to redefine what it means. 

How repeated failure, patience, and reverence led this runner to complete one of Colorado’s most demanding mountain challenges. 

Our editors tested five of the best carbon-plated trail shoes – and two alternative plated shoes – on the market. Here’s what we found

The waste that comes from athletic gear and apparel is a structural problem, but individual actions still matter.

The Tour de France is the world’s best field experiment for endurance performance. What did we learn in 2022?

Stuck in a training rut? We asked elite athletes and professional coaches what changes they’ve made to level up. 

Here’s what the science says about making it to the top as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Taylor Nowlin, Emily Hawgood, and Ruth Croft brought unique stories the 2022 Western States, and this video follows them all.

Experiencing the highs and lows of Ecuador’s trail running scene. 

You don’t need a recovery shake after every run, but reaching for one after key workouts and longer efforts can help speed recovery. 

After a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle, you’ll find an island that boasts great trail running, if you know where to look. 

Chances are you’re not giving your tendons the proper attention they deserve. Here’s what science tells us about tendon health.

Rancher and Native lands advocate Eli Neztsosie shares his approach to running through the world’s hottest place with reverence.

Here’s what you need to know and who to watch for during this weekend’s festival of trail running at Speedgoat.

After finding herself in Montana, Jennifer Lichter discovered a love and affinity for trail running. Now she’s competing among the best.

A new study reviewed the literature on how underfueling and overreaching may be intertwined in some cases, but not in all. The findings have big implications for how we talk about the nuanced world of training load and fueling in endurance sports.

The dietitian and marathoner knows that when runners integrate their culture into their nutrition, they are more satisfied with their training.

New course records and an incredibly close men’s podium mark a historic year for the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run.

Watch Jason Thienel attempt to complete the No Business 100—which ascends 14,500 vertical feet in Tennessee and Kentucky—twice in one push.

Hardrock 100: Kilian Jornet is back in Silverton, Colorado, to compete in what many consider the world’s hardest 100-mile trail running race.

Dr. Kim Schwabenbauer breaks down a new study on the turbo-charging properties of caffeine for race day performance.

Eighteen years ago, I was one of the best runners in the country, then a mysterious fatigue took that away.

Training regimens for road racing have been honed to a science, and trail runners can learn a lot from them about improving performance.

Maggie Guterl has earned a reputation as one of the toughest athletes in trail running. This weekend, she'll take on one of the toughest 100-mile races.

Nick and Jamil Coury are teaming up to run the “graduate-level” 100-mile course around Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

We’re asking thirty-one elite runners thirty-one rapid fire questions. What makes them tick? Up next, Hardrock athlete Dakota Jones.

A recent webinar gathered some of the world’s top running researchers to talk about downhill running. Let’s review four incredibly cool takeaways!

Sometimes, the beer discussion begins on the trail. But how does your favorite fermented brew actually stack up as a recovery beverage?

Science-backed strategies to help you learn to accept racing discomfort and choose how you react to it.

With support from Black Diamond, Perry Cohen created an all-transgender trail running club. This video chronicles the story.

We’ve rounded up the best in sun protection apparel, accessories, and skincare products to keep you cool and protected this summer.

We all love a good sparkling water after a hot run. But are your favorite bubbly beverages hurting your bones?

Curious what's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles published last month.

Professional skier Connor Ryan is taking his winter fitness and an Indigenous training approach to Leadville’s Silver Rush 50. 

Summer has arrived! It’s race season and also staying-cool season, and here’s what our editors are loving as they dive into all things trail.

A 2022 study in Sports Medicine reviewed the fascinating field of minimal-dose resistance training. Even very small strength training stimuli can lead to major benefits in the general population when done consistently over time. Here's why.

He was an environmentalist versed in the dangers of our warming world and an expert trail runner. The heat killed him all the same.

Why do female runners need to pay attention to their pelvic floor? And what is it anyway?

Elite runners share the rules they stick to when it comes to fueling up before a race...including lessons learned the hard way.

Canadian Reid Coolsaet placed 25th amid a good (but humbling) 100-mile debut

The Tulsa-based artist and athlete ran the Western States 100 this past weekend, for something larger than himself. 

We’re asking thirty-one elite runners thirty-one rapid fire questions. What makes them tick? What are their habits, their routines, their preferences? This new online column takes you there.

Virginia’s Bob Gaylord had a serious lean as he crossed the finish of the Massanutten Mountain Trail 100 with no time to spare.

Studies conclude compression clothes may not be all they're cracked up to be.

Offerings are plentiful for incredible trail running in this Smoky Mountain escape.

The 49th running of the world’s oldest 100-mile race proved one of the most exciting races in years. Here’s what went down. 

Don't be intimidated by unfamiliar terrain. Here are 5 tips to get moving on trails when you've run most of your miles on the road.

200+ mile races are a different beast that requires a different set of tools. 2022 champ Joe McConaughy walked us through his arsenal.

Fueling for maximum trail running performance doesn't just include your mid-run snacks. Here's how to always fuel with purpose.

Media coverage is booming, athletes are rapidly improving, thoughts on heat, and more. Here's a breakdown of some of the 2022 highlights.

A new study compares active and passive interval recoveries, but physiology isn’t the only factor to consider.

Watch as athletes Willie McBride and Yassine Diboun attempt the legendary route from Badwater Basin to Mt. Whitney.

This Hoka athlete is currently at the top of his game. Here's how Tollefson is approaching the race of his life. 

The seven-time Western States 100 finisher and 2016 champion is approaching this year’s Big Dance with an open mindset after a major injury.

The key to running fast is learning to run slow. But what does it mean, and how do you do it? Here's your guide to running easy.

From Florida to Colorado, trails can look many different ways. Let's expand what "trail running" really means.

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