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Kahtoola Conquer the Cold Giveaway
Enter for the chance to take your winter trail running to the next level with Kahtoola and legendary ultrarunner Rob Krar
11 Performance-Focused Gifts To Improve Training And Adaptation
These gifts are 11 research-backed options for an athlete looking to push their performance limits.
Gear Deep Dive: Best Percussive Massagers
A percussive massager can work out knots, relieve tightness and pain, and even help you overcome certain injuries. But they aren't all created equal.
The Ultimate Bodyweight Workout for All Fitness Levels
Here it is — the ultimate bodyweight workout — with nary a squat, lunge or plyometric in sight!
Don’t Live Near Hills? This Two-Move Series Can Help Flatlanders Get Strong
Here’s how to build hill-running strength even when real hills aren’t accessible.
Dream Big And Go For It
Insecurities are real. Doubts happen. But that doesn't mean you should be afraid to go after lofty ambitions.
Lessons I Learned Running in a Hurricane
Going for a run as Hurricane Sandy bore down on his home taught one runner a few key lessons.
Running and Fairness For Trans Athletes
We like to believe that our sport is fair and accessible for everyone. One athlete examines how we might make sure it actually is.
First Look: Garmin Fenix 6 Pro
This multi-sport watch is jam-packed with features that make backcountry exploring a breeze.
Do FKTs Miss The Point?
A writer with a few FKTs under her belt ponders whether or not speed enhances or detracts from the experience.
Build Mental Toughness and Running Economy With This 5K Workout
This workout will help you zero in on relaxed speed and build muscular endurance.
The Return of Stevie
Four years ago, one of the country's strongest mountain runners disappeared from the world's stage. Now she's back, racing hard - and with a story to tell.
How To Go All-In On Winter Training
Check out David Roche's author page.
It’s Normal To Feel Sore In The Morning
Morning soreness is part of being an athlete, and it’s usually not a cause for alarm.
Volcanic Eruption Cancels 2021 Transvulcania After 2020 Covid Cancellation
After a non-race year in 2020, La Palma’s volcanic eruption prevented the iconic race's planned 2021 return.
12 of the Best Reflective Gear Options
Our favorite gear for making sure you stay visible on the roads and trails this winter.
How to Choose the Best Fuel for Long Runs and Races
A step-by-step guide to keep in mind when picking the right fuel for your next adventure.
Always Be Prepared: Considerations for Every Race Distance
A lot can go wrong in trail racing. But a lot can go right, too. Here's a long list of things to keep in mind for your next race.
16 Women-Led Brands to Shop This Holiday Season
Here are our picks for female-forward shopping this holiday season.
The Fine Art of Balancing Running and Parenting
Becoming a parent presents a huge number of changes and challenges. But it's possible to balance parenting with athletic pursuits.
The Dream: Running Hut-to-Hut in the Dolomites
How one runner made a bucket list trail running trip into reality.
Keep Up Your Mountain Fitness Through The Winter With This Strength Circuit
Try this quick workout to keep your stabilizer muscles strong through the winter and ready for spring and summer mountains.
Performance Impacts of Periodization and Training Intensity Distribution
A November 2021 study uses a fascinating research design to test different types of periodization over a 16-week training cycle.
The Case For Sustainable Training Levels To Support Long-Term Growth
There's a time and place for pushing to your very limits, but lower-intensity, consistent training might be more effective in the long run.
How to be Prepared for Safety on the Trail
Trail running is usually a pretty safe sport. Here's how to be prepared for those emergency situations when it isn't.
Oats are the Unsung Hero of An Athlete’s Diet
Use this build-your-own-bowl guide to create your go-to meal before big races and workouts.
New and familiar faces vie for JFK 50-Mile Titles This Weekend
The 59th edition of this historic race will see a number of road athletes as well as some familiar faces, but few past champions.
Know Whose Land You’re Running On
The Native Land Territories Map allows users to see the Indigenous lands they’re on and learn more about their past and present.
WATCH: Our Panel With Indigenous Athletes and Activists
Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.
WATCH: Behind Courtney Dauwalter & Francois D’haene’s Ultra-Trail Races at Hardrock 100 and UTMB
Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.
Nervous About The Return To Racing? You’re Not Alone
Toeing the line for the first time since the pandemic may take you back to your first race ever.
Get Fit With Our 10-Week Base-Building Plan
Starting at 5 hours a week, this 10-week program will help you build endurance and jump-start your training.
Track Workouts 101
The track can present an opportunity to build speed, or it can be an injury waiting to happen. Let’s use four questions to dive into the training theory behind track workouts.
How To Build Aerobic Capacity Over Speed For Better Racing
Aerobic capacity, not speed, is usually the limiting factor in how fast you can race, even for a distance as short as 5K.
Trail Towns: Boise, Idaho
Idaho's capital city might not have mountain-town elevation, but the trail access and alpine desert climate make for ideal trail running.
12 Gifts for the Trail Runner in Your Life
Find the right gift for every trail runner in your life with our editors' favorites from 2021.
6 Ways to Boost Your Post-Run Recovery
We asked an endurance-running coach exactly how to recover from our workouts.
5 Workouts To Get You Faster . . . In 20 Minutes Or Less
Use these five shorter workouts to build the physiological adaptations for the bigger efforts to come later.
How Gene Dykes Became the World’s Fastest 70-Year-Old
Dykes, who ran a 2:54 marathon at age 70, opens up about training, injury, and his love of racing often.
An Athlete’s Guide To Meditation
How to incorporate meditation into your training and recovery process.
The Importance of Starting Slow
It's okay for the first mile of your run to be the slowest. In fact, physiology says that might be the best way to begin.
Five Ways to Set Your 2023 Goals Like the Pros
How elite trail athletes set goals....and stick to them.
The 4 Hardest Mid-Week Workouts I Give Athletes To Prepare For Races
Tough workouts to help you get race-day ready.
The Science of Being Seen At Night
Six science-based tips on how to best be seen while running in the dark.
Lost in the Wilderness? Don’t Change Your Voicemail.
A post making its way through social media channels has misleading advice, according to SAR officials.
The Connections Between Overtraining and Underfueling
According to a new study, overtraining and underfueling share pathways, symptoms, and diagnostic complexities. Those connections have important implications for long-term adaptation and health.
How Chris Fisher Logged 400,000 Feet of Vert in October
After placing sixth in last year's Max Vert Challenge, Chris Fisher wanted to make 2021 different.
Is Stretching Good or Bad?
As runners, should we really be stretching? And if so, how much, what kind, and when?
Leaving Home to Find It Again
From the Grand Canyon, to cancer, to the big city, Tommy Rivs continues his journey forward.
Can COVID-19 Hurt Your Running Performance Long-Term?
While fitness seems like a protective factor, doctors urge everyone to remain vigilant against getting sick.
Big Changes and More Qualifying Races Announced for UTMB 2023
Check out Brian Metzler's author page.
Let Winter Be Your Season To Get Fast and Powerful
Winter running can be dreary, with a pause in racing and abundance of inclement weather. But there are ways to make the most of those cold months.
5 Ways To Add Playfulness To Your Next Run
Easy, silly ways to make your next run more fun.
Join Us For a Panel Discussion With Indigenous Athletes and Activists
Learn how Indigenous athletes have shaped trail running in our virtual panel.
How Female Athletes’ Nutritional Needs Differ From Men’s
For years there’s been a dearth of scientific research on what female bodies need for optimal performance. Here’s what we now know about how women runners should fuel their bodies differently from men.
Running Sucks Sometimes—And That’s OK
Yes, we love running. That doesn't mean every run is perfect. Here's how to embrace the suck.
A Love Letter to My Competitive Side
Learning to embrace the parts of myself that want to be good at things.
Does Carbo-Loading Even Really Work?
Loading up on carbs and fat is proven to work, but only for certain races and with its own side effects. Here's the science on what actually works.
The Uncertainty of Aging and Athletics
The aging process brings up some difficult questions for all athletes. Talking openly about the age-performance curve can be healthy for everyone.
What We Think We Know About The Causes of Running Injuries Might Be Wrong
A new review of studies finds that common injury-prevention rules don't hold up.
Endurance Coaching Is Very White. A New Program Aims to Change That.
The Coaches of Color Initiative, funded by 80/20 Endurance, will award a one-year apprenticeship grant with $1,000 monthly stipend to recipients.
The 3 Best Ways for Vegan Runners to Maximize Recovery
Check out Kylee Van Horn RDN's author page.
Javelina Jundred is the Ultimate ‘Jalloween’ Party
Inside the 100-mile Halloween party.
Getting the Most from Your Treadmill Workout
Check out David Roche's author page.
Train To Improve Speed, Stride, and Stamina—Without Burnout
Three types of training that will improve your speed, stride, and stamina, but won't burn you out.
Athletes Aren’t Numbers: The Negative Health and Performance Impacts of Program-Wide Body Composition Monitoring
A recent report in The Oregonian details allegations that the University of Oregon program adjusted training based on body composition readings in repeated DEXA scans. If true, that practice is medically dubious and physiologically wrong.
Trail Running Mental Superpowers
Tips for staying open-minded, and making space for responses.
The Best Yoga Poses For Trail Runners
When it comes to yoga for runners, the right poses can prep you for a great run and help you recover even better.
Trail Towns: What Erica Williams Loves About Lexington, Kentucky
Fall colors, and sneaky vert. Here's what trail runners love about Lexington.
Understanding the Post-Race Blues
Check out David Roche's author page.
When Should You Walk Uphill?
I know that the goal for easy running is to maintain a conversational pace, but I live in a pretty hilly area. The only way to get my heart rate down is to take walk breaks, but I don't want to do that every time. What do you recommend?
Meet The Runner With 100 FKT’s
Schoolteacher Jason Hardrath is the first person to log 100 FKT's (Fastest Known Times).
Understanding Long-Run Training For Ultras
Check out David Roche's author page.
WATCH: Run To: Be Visible
Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.
Harvey Lewis Runs 354.2 Miles At Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra
Pushing the envelope of endurance at Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra
How Fast Should Beginners Run?
If you are a new runner, here is how to know you're running at the right pace.
Trail Towns: Angel Tadytin’s Adventures In Gilbert, Arizona
What locals love about Gilbert, Arizona.
How Should Trail Runners Lift Weights?
In The Performance Corner, our expert strength running coach Jason Fitzgerald explores what type of weight training you should and should not do, to improve your stride and make you a faster runner.
6 Ways To Take Training To The Next Level
For athletes that are stagnating or regressing, these 6 training interventions can spur adaptation to a new level of fitness.