With the arrival of a long-rumored drink, endurance athletes want to know

Every step I ran used to be in pursuit of race results. Letting go wasn’t easy, but I’m so much happier.

Olympian and veteran elite coach Mark Coogan’s central advice on making the most of your miles

The champion ultrarunner gives us advice for ditching the data and reconnecting with what we love about trail running.

Coffee, candy, and joy are a few ways this top ultrarunner keeps her love for running fresh.

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This time of year, we’re reaching for anything and everything that can add some brightness to weary winter training. Here are the essential gear finds, music, books, podcasts, and general miscellany that our Run Editors loved from last month.

He’s got nine decades on Earth and several 100-mile finishes in the last five years. His next goal? The 200-miler.

With the recent blood shortage, and donors flocking to help, how does blood donation affect athletic performance? An ER doc explains how to time your blood donation for minimal impact on training and racing.

According to the longest happiness study in history, we all need to be strengthening our relationships

A new study tests the idea that, with the right building blocks, connective tissue can repair itself after all

The two fiercely independent running companies are joining forces to do good on a bigger scale

Beef up your kicks to handle snow, ice, and other tricky winter terrain.

Many runners are swapping out heady IPA’s post-run for an ice-cold non-alcoholic beer. Here’s why this switch can benefit your running.

Some exercise physiology studies show quick improvement in athletes introducing just a few weeks of 30-second intervals. Does that mean all athletes might benefit from applying the principles of speed development? The answer could have major implications for how you think about structuring a training week.

Trail running is different. In all of the best ways. The more you run on trails, the more you’ll discover—and really appreciate and enjoy the differences.

Champion ultrarunner rolls into 2023 with a new sponsor in Lululemon and new goals for the race season ahead.

A sports-certified Registered Dietitian lays out how to fuel during a strength-focused training block (and no, you don't have to choke down a million protein shakes).

NNormal ambassador and Alaskan filmmaker Max Romey offers a glimpse of a solution

In 1969, the invention of GORE-TEX revolutionized waterproofing gear. Trail running shoes, however, left much to be desired—until now.

Every runner needs a small arsenal of shoes to tackle any variety of terrain, speed, and distance. Our Run editors share what kicks are in their heavy rotation.

This Valentine’s Day, enjoy our favorite heart-forward articles hand-selected from the Trail Runner vault

An incredible study from 2014 found that simple self-talk training and intervention can improve performance. What might happen when those psychology-influenced performance gains interact with physiological adaptations over multiple training cycles? My theory: our internal dialogues may hold one of the keys to unlocking breakthroughs.

Americans Zach Miller, Ryan Montgomery, Hayden Hawks, Amanda Basham, and Allie Mac reach the podium at New Zealand’s premier ultra

Whether it’s pushing through discomfort or fatigue, endurance is central to our sport. A new study shows the significance of the practice of mind-body linkage.

Preparation and determination have helped her achieve success in numerous disciplines

A new model breaks down the ability to fight through adversity into its constituent parts

A strong international field is lining up at the Tarawera race this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

This week, Runners for Public Lands launched a free, comprehensive online resource for event organizers to implement priorities of community building and environmental stewardship.

Hiking is an amazing opportunity in trail races. Coolest of all? No matter where you live, you can become a stellar hiker by adding a small number of treadmill sessions.

A real step forward in trail shoe technology, The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro is worth the hype for speed and distance.

Army researchers assess the evidence on what makes you stronger, and speculate about new approaches that might work even better

A PT's tips for running through snow and ice without upping your injury risk.

The Norda 001 G+ Spike tames impossible trails while keeping you dry and protected in winter weather

This runner has covered 32 miles every day for nearly three months, and she’s not done. 

Move over, resolutions. Here are all the bad habits our editors at Trail Runner are hanging onto in 2023.

It’s easy to overthink the days leading up to events you care about. So let’s break it down day-by-day to provide some simple guidelines that can help give you added race-week confidence.

To start off the new year on the right foot, here are the essential gear finds, music, books, podcasts, and general miscellany that our Run Editors loved from last month.

After a breakthrough year of racing, Allie “Mac” McLaughlin signs with Hoka.

A new book examines why Americans are more obsessed with exercise than ever, yet also unhealthier. 

Bones are made of dynamic tissues that need stress, just not too much, says one of the world's best ultrarunners.

Why dieting can lead endurance athletes down an unsustainable path, and what to do in the face of diet-related pressure.

Forget form and have some damn fun. 

Learn more about the best workout headphones for smashing the indoor cone of silence this winter season.

Courtney Dauwalter on why sometimes not obsessing over the FKT leads to success

Ride ‘n’ Tie racing was the precursor to the Western States 100, but its cowboy roots persist in a niche sport that’s thriving today.

The activity tracking company received criticism after raising fees based on a user’s region, billing type, and date of signup

What’s the ultimate power food? In Nepal, it’s as simple as lentils.

These three groups are leading a movement providing more female runners the community and mentorship to overcome barriers in the ultra running spaces.

Motivation starting to take a hit? Get back on track—any track—with one of these creative (and fun!) goal-setting apps.

Our columnist reflects on the uncertainty and emotion of parenthood.

In the latest Performance Corner, expert strength running coach Jason Fitzgerald explains why it’s how you race that’s equally as important as the final result.

New and improved, this do-it-all trail shoe has some extra pep.

Qualifying event policy for Colorado’s High Lonesome 100 sparked discussion about how smaller races can push organizations like UTMB to take a more proactive stance on gender equity as the sport continues to grow.

Running, even extremely long distances, can be done with minimal long-term health impacts for most people. Here’s what to know about the risks associated with running ultras, according to experts.

California’s extreme weather events are threatening the famous 100-mile course. Here’s what we know.

January marks the season when many professional runners announce sponsorship changes. Here’s why that’s important, and what it means for the future of running.

The track star turned filmmaker turned ultrarunner reflects on her ever-evolving relationship with the sport

And what does Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest tell us about the risks sports pose to an athlete’s heart?

As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport.

Despite the frontier trope of the rugged individualist, getting help from strangers is actually the more common experience

Sonny Peart founded Black Trail Runners in 2020, to build a community of runners who felt safe and seen. This May, they’re launching the UK's first-ever trail race organized by Black runners.

A January 2023 study in Frontiers of Physiology tracked a world-class athlete as they returned to the top level after multiple years of underperformance. The interventions included a holistic approach consisting of more fueling around training and increased training stress periodization, which may provide clues into the practices that sustain top performance long-term.

Strava cites 'new features and market conditions' after backlash for increased fees.

Ten tips to kick-start your fitness at the start of the new year

The preseason should be all about getting in base miles, working on establishing training zones, and making sure you don’t overdo it too early. Find out the best heart-rate tools for each.

The UK-based trail runner just raised the bar on one of the UK’s gnarliest routes.

I signed up for the On Cyclon subscription running-shoe service and get a perfectly clean new pair every three months

When racial diversity, age, and experience intersects in running, the result is a wellspring of insight and contribution. These veteran runners have made running central to their lives and identities.

Athletes are pushing for change amid increased prize money and high-profile doping incidents.

A new study found that in mice, microbiome status influenced motivation and performance for exercise. It’s another brick in a research wall showing that the microbiome may be connected to numerous physiological processes that are instrumental in health and athletic performance.

Sparks flew at the first Golden Ticket race of 2023, with a competitive field and a course record finish by Courtney Dauwalter. Here’s your recap.

Trail running is growing and professionalizing. Here’s what the influx of cash means for the future of trail running. 

From road races to mountain ultramarathons, many events now offer resources to support new mothers in pursuit of their goals. Here’s the latest.

With changing seasons, Trail Runner staff shares their most essential gear, tech, and media finds last month

Colorado’s Courtney Dauwalter, Utah’s Ryan Montgomery headline strong fields

The trail racer with no tongue and, at a price tag of $290, lots to say. Here’s what our testers think.

Looking for a hardy trail shoe to brave winter trails? We’ve got you covered.

A head-to-head lab showdown finds that power and efficiency depend on your preferred running surface

Internationally acclaimed coach and author Brad Stulberg wants runners to love the process, seek community, laugh at themselves, and stay flexible.