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Melding her experience as a designer and an ultrarunner, Jurek wants to help young families thrive

From logistics and documentation to motivation, here’s everything you need to know to set your first FKT.

The Grindstone Trail Running Festival races are qualifiers for the 2024 UTMB World Series Finals, as well as the Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 lotteries

While plant-based meats may sound like a no-brainer for your health, athletes need to read the fine print

What trail running athletes can expect when they're expecting; advice from athletes and experts on trail running while pregnant and parenting.

Parenting can feel like an ultra in and of itself. Experts and athletes weigh in with advice for navigating running and raising kids.

Feeling burnt out on training and running? Here are evidence-based solutions to combat burnout.

Run derailed by cramps? Here’s what causes cramps and how you can prevent them on your next trail run.

Other highlights at the Pikes Peak Ascent included American Sophia Laukli being crowned the world’s top mountain runner

Study shows BOA’s dial-based fit system improves trail running performance

Out tester goes deep on this hotly debated topic

Santa Fe's Big Tesuque Trail Run offers a chance to run amid autumn aspen and support Wings of America’s Native youth programs 

The fastest known time for the highly technical line was reset twice in a six-day period.

Deceptive eco-marketing techniques prey on consumers who want to make responsible purchases. Here's how to sort through the greenwashing.

Coach Cory Leslie fosters a new team of distance runners at the Under Armour headquarters

Under Armour Coach Lara Rogers shows how women can excel in the pro ranks

In 2021, Max LeNail drowned while trail running in a San Diego park. His parents demanded a bridge. Two years later, they’re still fighting. 

Running poles have the potential to take your running to the next level—but only if you learn their secrets

Swiss runner Rémi Bonnet leads a world-class field in this weekend’s Pikes Peak Ascent

Running brands are exploring just how targeted they can get with their gear—and it’s more than just a marketing ploy

Can the famous “base building” concept apply to your strength routine, too?

A rare autoimmune disease that causes painful tumors on his body won’t stop him from chasing his passion and attempting the 100-mile Run Rabbit Run

Outside’s ethics columnist weighs in

Craft’s first true trail running shoe was built for the mountains and chews up technical terrain

Do I like planks any more than I did at the start of this challenge? Ehhh...

Analyzing glucose data from endurance athletes offers new(ish) insights, with the potential of more to come

How the self-described industry disruptor is teaming up with Run Alaska Trails to make space for athletes of color

In an adaptation from his new book, ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing—Including You,’ Outside contributor Brad Stulberg outlines a path for longevity and persistence in sport

It can be a difficult decision to drop out of a race, so we asked experts to share some ways to make that choice more objective

July was officially the hottest month on record. We reached out to Phoenix runners to learn about how to adapt and train in sustained heat.

The qualities that drive many ultra athletes to succeed can also be their downfall if left unchecked. One study dives into the complexities of ultrarunners and exercise dependency.

Finding community while immersing in UTMB’s weeklong trail running celebration in Chamonix

Here’s a rundown of the shoes on the feet of the top runners in the 2023 UTMB World Series Final races in Chamonix.

Running fast is important, even for beginners and endurance athletes. Here’s why, plus four essential workouts to start.

The GOAT completes unprecedented hat trick of winning Western States, Hardrock, UTMB in one summer

The Arizona runner who lives in France became the first U.S. man to win the epic race, just ahead of Zach Miller

Led by Dakota Jones’ third-place finish, Americans put four runners among the top six overall.

With four American Women in Top 10, and Helen Mino Faukner on the podium , U.S. women threw down at CCC in 2023 in a historically deep field.

Here’s a look at the gear, tech, media, and general miscellany our Outside Run editors loved last month

Most running footwear caters to heel-strikers. These models meet the needs of runners who land on their toes.

The case for taking more than just a momentary water break

Schide proves she can compete with the world’s best over every ultra distance. New mother Rachel Drake takes sixth, showing she’s back on the world stage.

The livestream coverage begins at 3 A.M. ET Friday

How does training for one of the most challenging 100-mile races on the planet compare with others? We dug into the data for answers. 

I’ve visited the Mont Blanc region more than a dozen times and am always gobsmacked by mystical aura it exudes

Look around any running event and you’ll notice a sea of five-panel hats, the latest fashion trend to go viral in the endurance scene. What’s behind its popularity?

The two-time Hardrock 100 champ from Colorado has developed a calmer and more balanced race mentality

A new mother of two combats the pressure of bouncing back from postpartum training

Evans pushes new training, fueling, and racing strategies by cycling, triathlon, and background in the military

With six women ranked in the top 10, the U.S. is poised to put on a show at the UTMB World Series 50K finale

How can runners measure their progress? Here’s how to be sure you’re asking the right questions and using the right timeline when it comes to measuring adaptations.

The former hockey player turned triathlete turned ultra runner is heading to Chamonix to Race UTMB OCC

Despite record snowpack and extreme heat, the ultrarunning dentist shaved over five days off the previous record

The history and science of modern endurance fueling.

After living in France for more than a year, the Hoka-sponsored ultrarunner is as fit and prepared as he’s ever been

The American mountain runner returns to international racing with stoke and strategy to spare.

How will Tom Evans tackle the notoriously difficult Western States UTMB double? By taking the pressure off.

Brooks adds Stanford’s Meika Beaudoin-Rousseau to its growing trail running team

About to make his UTMB debut, Colt says the less he frets, the better he seems to perform

Scientists reconsider the assumption that it only helps strength and power athletes

An inmate serving a sentence in Ohio turns setback into opportunity from within, joining a running club and raising money for student school supplies 

This one tool can help you set big goals, move past setbacks, and defeat your inner critic

Discover gains with the BOA PerformFit Wrap, proven in scientific trail tests to boost speed and stability over traditional laces

Three trail athletes share their best cross-training tips on when, why, and how to incorporate other sports into your routine

After an already packed year of racing and adventures, the French runner can’t wait for more

Forget stuffy, competitive running races. Take the Bridge is an underground race series that’s all about breaking rules and doing things your own way.

JP Giblin improved on his runner-up showing in 2022, while Jacquie Mannhard, a mother of two, won by nearly two hours

Here's what to keep in mind about hydration supplementation at all elevations

After an alarming encounter on a trail, getting a dog helped me enjoy running again

The four-time winner of the world’s biggest ultramarathon cited being unable to run due to a sacrum injury

Trail Runner’s editor in chief, whose new book co-authored with Tina Muir, ‘Becoming a Sustainable Runner,’ is now available, believes there are many approachable steps runners can take to improve their running and the planet

The new book, ‘Becoming a Sustainable Runner,’ offers a science-backed playbook for being an ecologically-responsible athlete and citizen

A national record holder for Greece in the 10K, Pappas continues to explore her limits with a late entry into the high altitude 100 miler

A Q&A with the ultra running star on her preparation for UTMB, the changes she’s made in training, and the best piece of fitness advice she’s ever gotten

Native Women Running’s team is running the three-day TransRockies Run for ancestors, family, courage, and inspiration

More than 700 runners will toe the line for the 40th running of the Leadville 100 trail race

Everything you need to know about the UTMB race series in Chamonix.