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There are two things to think about when deciding whether or not to run an ultra: physical preparedness and psychological motivation.

The July 2021 study found that level, uphill, and downhill running economy are correlated except at the steepest grades. What does it mean for training?

Healthy eating has two components: healthy food and a healthy relationship with food. You need both to thrive.

Does alcohol have a place in a sport promoting health and wellness?

You can stay mobile no matter where you are with this mobility plan.

Feeling blah? Here are a few tips for getting yourself more motivated to run when you really don't want to.

While we are all unique, there are some themes that might help you strengthen your mental toughness and learn to work with your inner critic.

An Indigenous runner reflects on her relationship to land, language and running.

A training plan for beginner trail runners.

It’s bad enough sweating it out in scorching heat. Then comes stomach pain or irritated bowels.

Foot pain slowing you down? Follow this advice to keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

What is plyometric training and how can it benefit you?

Whether you’re looking to transition from pavement to dirt or just log more and faster miles off-road, Saucony athlete Katie Asmuth has you covered with hard-earned tips and advice

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How Mario Mendoza is training to conquer the alps at the UTMB 100-mile trail run this August.

“If you’re going to run at that effort, it’s almost like jumping off a dock—as soon as you jump, you’re going in the water. You can’t turn around,” Merry explains.

While the literature on alcohol and athletic performance is somewhat mixed, it’s worth tracking how you respond to even small amounts due to the risk of impaired recovery.

Strength and running coach Nell Rojas shares her favorite go-to strength workout.

Advanced training methods proven effective by scientists, coaches, and athletes.

There's a lot more to optimizing recovery than just taking a break from running. Here are four tips to make sure you nail your rest time.

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Starting in 2022, The Hardrock 100 Endurance Run will update its lottery to get more women to the startline of the iconic mountain race.

Traveling can be tough on your body, especially ahead of a big race. Here's how to set yourself up for success when on the go.

Through a new study, researchers are trying to understand bone health in female ultrarunners.

How the trail running legend continues to inspire others after years in the sport.

For Meghan Hicks, running her third Hardrock 100-miler isn’t just about returning to competition for the first time in a year and a half — it’s about reuniting with the trail running community.

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Dinée Dorame is the one-woman host, creator, and producer of the Grounded Podcast, on the intersection of running, culture, land and community. Through all of her work, Dorame builds upon a legacy: the values that her family and community have passed down to her.

How pregnancy complications and a long term debilitating injury have reshaped ultra-runner Katie Grossman’s relationship with the sport she loves

Unless you're very intentionally paying attention to these elements, you're probably learning bad habits that are contributing to weak glutes.

It's one of the most important questions to consider before you start any type of regular training.

Developing proper form can feel complex and overwhelming. This cue focused on the angle of the shin and femur has helped some athletes that struggle with practicing the best form.

What science says about running in the heat, and when hot is too hot to run.

Everything trail running women need to know to feel confident on the trails.

Nerves on race day are completely normal and everyone experiences them. Here are the things to keep in mind before you race.

Running downhill fast can be scary. But if you practice the right technique and build up confidence, you'll by flying in no time.

The hardest 100-miler in the U.S. returns for the first time since 2018

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Cut weight and save money for more backcountry enjoyment.

This total-body strength workout is ideal for trail runners of all levels. Start with one round and work your way up to two to three sets.

Sometimes running feels like an existential crisis. Why should we care about it?

The Mont Blanc Marathon series started in 1979 with the 23K distance, making the it one of the oldest trail races in the Alps. 

How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.

Everything runners need to know about safety around bears, mountain lions, snakes, and other backcountry wildlife.

There's so much to think about before a race. Some things are important, and others really, really aren't. Here's what you should focus on.

Harness the power of self-talk for performance breakthroughs.

We took the Salomon Ultra glide for a test run. Well, several test runs.

A great running stride isn’t learned by focusing on your footstrike or cadence, it develops as you improve your body’s strength and mobility.

The principles of this 8-week intermediate/advanced plan can improve speed and endurance even if you don’t plan to road race.

Athletes and scientists have been trying to hack the heat for decades.

Build strength and prevent injury by incorporating strength training into your run routine.

Certain groups and individuals are considering how gender and race interact to limit women’s access to, and experience on, the trails.

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Skip the sticky gels, and make your own whole-food fuel!

Think you can run and call it done? Think again.

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In late June or early July, Adam Merry will attempt to claim the FKT on Colorado’s Mount Yale 360 trail. As he looks forward to this attempt, Merry is grateful for a coaching philosophy that centers both mental and physical training, and the opportunity to race and train in HOKA ONE ONE Zinal shoes.

Denver’s Berkeley Park Running Company heads to a new retail trailhead.

At age 56, Catra Corbett is just getting warmed up.

This often-overlooked cause of heel pain requires a different approach than true plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to test and treat it.

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Running requires your limbs to act independently, so it makes sense to strengthen them independently.

Hills are jerks, but the right training will prepare you for any climb. Here's how to make every mountain feel like a molehill.

Feeling sluggish? Or like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.

Ultramarathons lay bare every element of the human experience, and an aid station in one of the most famous 100-mile races shows that.

Inject speed training into your routine today to get faster tomorrow.

A strength routine built specifically for the demands of trail running.

A historic day for the women's field, decisive leads from the male and female leaders and temperatures topping 101 made for an interesting day at the U.S.’s most competitive 100-miler.

Building volume can help turn consistent training into big performances, as long as you do it safely. Here's how.

In our video interviews, see what the top contenders for Saturday's hyper-competitive event have to say about their prospects, training and the meaning of Western States.

After facing down 2020’s challenges as a healthcare worker, Katie Asmuth talks balance and resilience in getting ready for Western States.

Western States is famously competitive - and this year is shaping up to be one of the toughest competitions yet with hot temps, and a stacked field.

Here's how the septuagenarian has trained his body and mind to face the challenges of the WS-100's difficult course and expected blistering heat.

The Olympic marathoner turned ultra-champion shares how she navigates the training.

Sometimes the sun won't cut it. This key nutrient plays a role in your muscles, mood, and energy levels—meaning a deficiency can impact your health in a number of ways.

Replace gels with this recipe for real food maple apple cinnamon whole food blend.

Getting back to running after injury is all about giving yourself the love and space to grow.