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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.

How Mayra Lopez-Garcia uses running to serve her community and her own health

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 and visionaries 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.

Up next on "Ask The Dietician:" how should runners calculate their protein to maximize recovery and avoid gut issues?

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

The sport of trail running is changing rapidly, and that is especially evident in finishing times at the Western States 100. Using data on past race-day results and temperatures, Dr. Marshall Burke completed regression analyses that predict what we can expect in 2022 for race winners, top 10 finishers, and average finish times. 

For most of their history, running shoes have been marketed and sold for their ability to reduce injury. That has changed.

Conventional wisdom is that athletes get slower while racing longer distances, particularly ultras. But does it have to be that way?

A new study following ultrarunners attempted to answer an age old question: What causes GI problems in races? Here's the science.

It's time for Western States! Here’s what you need to know about the biggest event in ultrarunning.

Runners, bank these at-home strength-training exercises for when you can't get to the gym.

Here’s the trail running gear that has stood the test of time, and that our editors will swear by for years to come. 

Jim Walmsley has won Western States three times. Now he has his sights set on something no American man has done: winning UTMB.

Washing running clothes less frequently might be better for the environment. But re-wearing funky clothes just...stinks.

Western States 100 Contender Alex Nichols has summited Pikes Peak every month for the last 56 consecutive months. Here's how.

Our bodies sometimes need help absorbing the nutrients in your food. These food pairings will help maximize nutritional benefit.

When you’re covering 145 miles through the Alps, every gram counts.

Broken Arrow is back, and the field is deeper than ever. Here’s what to know about one of the U.S.’s premier mountain running events. 

The Western States 100 is the Super Bowl of US trail running. It’s hard and hot, and it presents unique problems for all athletes. These 10 race-day tips are designed to help athletes solve those problems, and they may help you excel at any ultra.

Fitness trackers can be a powerful training tool, but only if you use the info correctly.

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

The algorithms used to estimate your training load have some fundamental flaws, scientists say.

"Things happen to people. Things happen to runners. But it's in our blood to get out there and keep pushing ourselves, and to try to finish."

Jane Herzog doesn’t want to be an inspiration. She just wants to be a runner by any means necessary. 

You might think you get adequate Vitamin D from the sun. But you may not, and deficiency of the nutrient can contribute to stress injuries.

On Wednesday, the world’s largest social platform for athletes announced several new updates, and trail running is front and center.

And what can you do to extend the life of your favorite pair?

From shoes and apparel to tech and hydration, here's all the best trail running gear of 2022, chosen by our editors and testers.

Pelvic tilt isn't always something that needs to be fixed, but understanding it can help you run stronger. Here's what you need to know.

Aid stations are a challenge that new ultrarunners have to adapt to. Here's how to maximize efficiency and also aid station benefit.

After ultramarathons, the body undergoes numerous physiological changes. A wonderful new study examined how those changes vary across athletes. While there are many similarities, the variance between men and women points toward very cool ideas for future physiology studies and training theory.

Michael Mitchell is unafraid to express his glittery self on the trail. 

The so-called “easiest part” of the sport can be the scariest for novice trail runners. 

It’s finally trail racing season! And we couldn’t be happier. As we get ready for our big races this summer, here’s what the editors of Trail Runner are loving right now.

Out Trails is hosting the first LGBTQ+ retreat for trail runners. 

Your GI system is unique to you, and it can be upset by many things. But carefully calibrating your pre-race breakfast can prevent mishaps.

Curious what's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles published in May 2022.

Most of us have heard of the RICE method for easing injuries. But for soft tissue injury recovery, there’s a new acronym in town.

Kick off hiking season with the most revolutionary water filters yet

A new study compared two weeks of higher volume training versus two weeks of higher intensity training. The findings could have important implications for how athletes think about training interventions.

A new breed of trackers aims to help you optimize performance through diet.

Workouts can be daunting, both physically and psychologically. Here's how to prepare so you're sure to feel good.

From fueling to having fun, here are 5 lessons our editor learned the hard way. 

Allied’s new gravel-road crossover bike is the best two-in-one we’ve ever tested

This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek

Winning shades for every kind of adventure

Keep your pup safe and stylish on the trail with these seven accessories

Devices bringing innovation to the trails and beyond

We adore these easy breezy on-the-road pieces

Round out your trail kit and get riding

This travel speaker impresses with studio-quality sound

This featherlight racerback doesn’t sacrifice support

These lids tick all our boxes

Shoulder the load and make miles with these trail-ready rucksacks

Finally, a hiking boot that can truly do it all

This shoe brings carbon-plated speed to the masses

These rugged runners love to rally