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How I broke my obsession with the delicious little packets and fueled with real food instead

How sharing miles on trails deepens a bond between dog and human

After moving from the snowy Montana wilderness to steamy Florida, this musher rekindled her connection with nature through some of the country’s most beautiful ultras

Plus, what’s the FDA’s involvement in energy gel approval?

This fruit-based energy gel, once touted for its high-carb intake and low volume, contains about a third of calories than advertised, multiple independent nutritional analyses suggest

The most decorated trail runner in history just won Zegama for the 11th time, proving once again that he is in a league of his own—as is this event

Brody Chisholm and his family have thru-hiked more than 8,000 miles together. Their latest challenge? The 250-mile trail running race from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona.

A new study gives "crapping out" at a race a whole new meaning

These events feature trail races, gear demos, live music, post-race parties, and more

With a strong approach to race-day fueling and everyday nutrition, she’s preparing for the Hardrock 100 in mid-July

Our initial wear-testing reveals the VJ MAXx2’s soft, bouncy midsole, paired with its superior traction and secure fit, delivers a sure-footed daily trainer with wide appeal

As race duration increases, key running metrics become less prominent, and durability becomes a more crucial factor to success

The organizers of the Latin American Trail Circuit are bringing visibility to the top runners, local culture, and races known for diverse terrain and scenic beauty

Jeremiah Maestre exited the boxing ring and entered the Sahara Desert for the fabled 160-mile stage race

In its second year, the 75-mile Hollywood to the Sea relay’s finishing teams were comprised entirely of women

Next in line for the final auto-entry into the 2024 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run on June 29 is Careth Arnold

For die-hard trail runners living in London, this 153-mile circumnavigation offers an unprecedented hybrid running experience. Just watch out for rush-hour traffic.

With inspiration from its top-tier road running shoes, Adidas Terrex launches a high-performance shoe that's ideal for fast-paced efforts on smooth trails and gravel routes

Adidas says their ultralight Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 is designed for one marathon. We wondered how many miles it could actually go before we no longer wanted to race in it.

From race day to recovery miles, trail runners need shoes that perform. The North Face answers the call with its new DREAM Midsole Technology.

They both have benefits. Here’s how to use them to feel and perform better.

Natural underfoot feel and superior grip will uplevel any trail runner’s game

The three-time top-10 finisher of the Western States 100 shares how she stays one of the most consistently high-performing ultrarunners through a hectic traveling schedule

Don’t snooze on the Dream Foam. The North Face is back with epic upgrades to its racing shoe.

One runner described the new section of the Barkley Marathons as “brambly” and “pitchy.” Welcome to the sport's most mythical race.

From choosing the right shoes to navigating terrain changes, here's how to switch between road and trail running.

Here are some things I’d tell myself, if I could travel back in time, about ultrarunning

This grassroots initiative is removing some of the barriers to entry for trail races

Automatic Negative Thoughts can slow runners down, but there are solutions to move into the positive.

What periodization is, and how it can help you train more effectively and healthfully for peak performance.

Running with your dog offers great health benefits for you and your four-legged friend. Here's what we know.

Expert tips for poor nutrition that will derail your training

Here’s a look at the best running gear, tech, and media our RUN editors are obsessing over.

With a plush ride and responsive feel, The North Face makes a compelling case for adding this max cush shoe to your trail quiver.

The current group of elite U.S. women trail runners focusing on shorter-distance mountain races is the strongest it's ever been. This year, they are looking to make an even bigger splash on the world stage.

The GOAT of ultra-trail defends her title on Spain's Gran Canaria, and the inaugural Big Alta makes a big splash in the Bay Area

The legendary mountain runner riffs on his shapeshifting career as an endurance athlete, the state of the sport, bikepacking, and a post-punk album he can’t stop talking about

“None of this s**t matters. Just eat a carb.”

The life-long Nordic skier burst onto the international scene—first in trail running, and now in skiing. Rather than having to choose, she’s only getting faster at both.

Kiwis Ruth Croft and Dan Jones swept on their home turf, a runner podiumed after serving a two-year doping ban, and new 100-Mile Road National Champions were crowned at the Jackpot 100

The first true all-around trail running shoe from LaSportiva left a good first impression

Use cognitive strategies to segment your long runs and races by breaking them down into more manageable chunks for fun and performance.

Gregory Gourdet is a Haitian-American Top Chef finalist who recently won best new restaurant in the country. What’s his secret recipe for excellence? Getting in the woods and running his ass off.

This nonprofit uses the mission “Legs For Land Back” to advocate for Indigenous communities within the running industry space

Comebacks, overcoming adverse conditions, and the comradery of competition defined this Golden Ticket race

This weekend’s Black Canyon 100K is the first marquee race of the year, followed by New Zealand’s Tarawera Ultra-Trail and Transgrancanaria in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Here’s what you need to know

The simple and purposeful joy of sharing a post-run brew with friends is part of what makes my world go ‘round

After getting sober, ultrarunner Coree Woltering says he’s never felt better as an athlete.

Small, independent, running brands are thriving and vibing. What does it mean for the future of the running industry?

It’s not enough in this day and age to just have followers. To really scale up any media pursuit, you need to have fans. When the most die-hard and vocal fans have the biggest say and greatest sway via subscriptions, it can warp the content you’re willing to make.

Rally your closest running friends—it’s time to build a Ragnar relay team and experience trail running in a whole different way

…And how to fix them

Emotional processing on foot, in community and in nature, helped this Canadian ultrarunner grieve and heal

A virtual summit with UTMB officials, elite runners, and the Professional Trail Runners Association addresses trail running’s growing pains and amid a backlash of discontent

Our strength-running coach recommends occasionally going off script to reach your running goals

Strava’s year-end report shows that more runners are turning to competition and how different generations compete differently

A new study evaluated whether strategically reducing carbohydrate intake around some training sessions would improve exercise capacity or substrate oxidation in advanced athletes. The findings could have implications for how we think about fueling training.

Deviating from black-or-white thinking regarding training can have enormous benefits. Here’s how.

Explore the science and strategies behind elastic strength to propel your trail running experience.

AI is improving with hyperspeed sophistication. Can it prepare you for the most beloved marathon in the world?

The pursuit of performance in a bottle inherently undermines our attempts to get faster, stronger, and healthier, our Sweat Science columnist argues

Coach Stefanie Flippin sits down with Peter Tierney, Ph.D on how to analyze and practically apply the metrics collected by wearable tech

America’s hard-bitten wildland firefighters are switching gears in the off-season to run ultra distances

Moroccan trail running star Elhousine Elazzaoui knows how to top up his tank for reaching the highest podiums in the sport

Elite athletes and coaches share their best strategies for cross-training, reflection, and a proactive off-season to build a strong foundation for the year ahead

Jenny Hoffman ran across the U.S. in record time, while Karel Sabbe set a new record on the Pacific Crest Trail

New research explores the minimum effective dose of resistance training and the health effects of overdoing it

Recovering from running injuries is tough. While your body is healing, your brain can do important work to come back stronger than ever.

Sebastian Salsbury has been running ultramarathons since he was nine years old. Now, this California teen wants to compete professionally—and win.

InsideTracker’s massive database of more than 23,000 runners shows that more mileage is associated with better biomarkers

A novel study examining how athletes’ relationships to perfectionism shape their athletic careers and why concern for what others think often leads to injury and burnout.

A coach’s approach to setting goals that drive better performance, and more enjoyment in the process.

Adults will take recreational cues from their children, “unprocessed” will become a marketing asset, and rodents will show us the way to eternal life. 

Paired with a convertible dumbbell/barbell, I have all the weights I need

Explore the stories that shaped trail running in 2023. From fair pay, FKTs, Courtney Dauwalter's record-breaking year and training, here are the top stories from Trail Runner in 2023.

From Courtney Dauwalter's historic triple to FKT's and inclusion, here are the athletes who shaped the sport in 2023.

From the rise of sub-ultra racing to UTMB, Hut-to-Huts and influencers, here are the stories that shaped our culture in 2023.

From protein to creatine, ketones to sodium bicarbonate, here are the top nutrition articles we published in 2023.

We’ve done the math. Crunched the numbers. Here are the ten most popular training Trail Runner articles in 2023.