Moun10 Ultra Wants To Diversify The Start Line
A new organization looks to break down barriers to participation at trail races.
Author
Brian Metzler
Boulder-based Brian Metzler has run more than 75,000 miles in his life, competing in every distance from 50 meters to 100 miles, running the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim run across the Grand Canyon and back several times, racing pack burros on many occasions and going up Colorado’s Longs Peak 20 times. In 2018, he ran the Great Wall of China, completed the Leadman series and ran a 100K in South Korea. He is the founding editor of Trail Runner and the author of “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes.”
My Stories
The Run Rabbit Run 100 Is Back
650 runners expected to toe the starting line in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Trail Stoke: What’s Next In UTMB’s Evolution
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What It Takes To Crush In Chamonix
Abby Hall finished second in the CCC with smart training, a calm mindset and aggressive racing strategy
Courtney Dauwalter Breaks UTMB Record To Win
D’Haene wins a fourth UTMB, Dauwalter runs to a new women’s record
Courtney Dauwalter Returns To UTMB
Dauwalter returns to UTMB two years removed from a dominating victory
Czech Runner Dies From Falling During UTMB’s TDS Race In Chamonix
It is believed to be the first death in the 19-year history of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc races in and around Chamonix.
Jim Walmsley Is Ready To Go Full-Send At UTMB
Jim Walmsley is gunning for the UTMB win
Runners Reflect On Their Connection To Chamonix And UTMB
UTMB week is underway in the heart of the French Alps, but things are changing for the iconic race festival.
5 Things To Know About This Year’s Leadville 100 Run
Our guide to the Race Across The Sky
Anton Krupicka Returns To Run The Leadville 100
Two-time champion returns fit and strong but expecting to run more conservatively
Scott Jurek’s Epic Quest To Reclaim The Appalachian Trail FKT
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Tips For Picking Your Next Trail Shoes
Today’s trail shoes provide specialized features for a variety of different terrains. Here’s how to sort out what you need.
Dean Karnazes Is Still Running Inspired
How the trail running legend continues to inspire others after years in the sport.
The Hardrock 100 Is Back After A Two Year Hiatus
The hardest 100-miler in the U.S. returns for the first time since 2018
TRAIL STOKE: Wild Jackalopes Redux
Denver’s Berkeley Park Running Company heads to a new retail trailhead.
The Western States 100 Is Back and It’s Going to be HOT!
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.
TRAIL STOKE: Back on the Trail
How the quirky thrills of a Ragnar Trail Relay stoked my running fires
What’s Up With These $375 Trail Running Shoes?
Speedland is launching a new shoe that they say transcends the category, and it has an eye-catching price tag.
China Temporarily Suspends Ultras and Mountain Races to Develop Safety Standards
It should also make race directors around the world — including in the U.S. — pause to double-check their own safety measures and consider creating mandatory gear lists.
What You Need To Know About Running Shoes And Injuries
In this excerpt from "Kicksology," Brian Metzler takes an in-depth look to try and find the culprit behind the prevalence of injuries in runners.
Grand Effort: How Paul Hooge Did R2R2R…Five Times
Colorado runner covers 226 miles while criss-crossing the Grand Canyon five times
A Guide To Running Colorado’s 14ers
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Assessing The Aftermath Of The Chinese Ultrarunning Tragedy
What went wrong, and what we can all learn from the tragedy at the Yellow River Stone Forest 100K
Trail Stoke: Wild For Wildwood
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TRAIL STOKE: Rim to Rim to Rim Redux
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The Science of Trail Running
The North Face VECTIV™ technology turns your downward force into forward momentum and allows you to run with confidence.
TRAIL STOKE: Hope Springs Eternal
We're more than ready for some spring weather to roll around. When can we ditch our winter layers and switch to shorts?
TRAIL STOKE: Frigid Fun
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TRAIL STOKE: The Forests—And Our Favorite Running Trails—Are Burning
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TRAIL STOKE: Your Daily Run Offers A Reset Button
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TRAIL STOKE: I Don’t Miss Racing On Trails, I Miss You.
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Rediscovering America’s Historic Trail Of Forlorn Hope
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TRAIL STOKE: What A 5K A Day For One Month Will Do For Your Running … And Stoke
Days off are important, but what about run streaks? Running every day for a month is a tall order but also very purposeful.
How To Find Adventures Right Out Your Front Door
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TRAIL STOKE: Trail Running Will Make You Feel Better
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TRAIL STOKE: Get The Full-Moon Trail Fever
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Rage On! Tommy Rivers Puzey Is Improving, But Still Battling Cancer
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TRAIL STOKE: Why SKTs — Slowest Known Times — Are Good For The Soul
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Trail Stoke: Why The Early Wake Up Is Always Worth It
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TRAIL STOKE: The Subtle Joy Of Getting Your Butt Kicked On A Morning Run
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TRAIL STOKE: Should Trail Runners Drink Straight From The Mountain?
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Carbon Fiber Hits the Trails
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Trail Stoke: Winter Is Coming
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TRAIL STOKE: Why I’m Missing Chamonix
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TRAIL STOKE: The Legend of the Mysterious Roanoke Trail-Running Pirate
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TRAIL STOKE: Why We Love Running Near Waterfalls
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Summer of Speed: New FKTs are Falling at Record Pace
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Inspirational Trail Runner Tommy Rivs Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer
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The Art and Community of Self-Contrived Trail Adventures
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The Inconvenient Truth of Trail Running
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TRAIL STOKE: Enjoying Nature’s Fireworks
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How “Beast Coaster” Sarah Hansel set a new Nolan’s 14 FKT
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Joey Campanelli Shatters Nolan’s 14 FKT
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TRAIL STOKE: The Joy (and Purpose) of a Post-Run Beer
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Trail Stoke: A Run Through Time
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#Whut?! Imagine Trail Running Without Social Media
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Holding Out Hope For U.S. Championships
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TRAIL STOKE: The Problems with Running Partners
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TRAIL STOKE: No Trail-Race Plans? Go Virtual
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Running as the Sun Rises
The sunrise represents hope, optimism, rejuvenation and the continuation of life, and running as it comes up can remind you what you believe in and what’s important to you.
Trail Stoke: Can You Please Keep Your #%@&-ing Dog Under Control?
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Need motivation? It’s time to chase PFKTs!
When the urge to run is waning and you need a fire under you, PFKTs are the way to go.
Leadville Cancels 2020 Trail Race Series
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Running in the Time of Coronavirus
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Cloud City Comeback
Trail running helped put Leadville back on the map and on the verge of revitalization.
Trail Running with Micah True
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Hillary Allen Returns to Europe in Search of Redemption
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Father of the Fastest Known Time
Legendary trail runner Buzz Burrell lived an adventurous life before helping turn the world on to the FKT craze.
Shades of Gray: The Story Behind Top Trail Runner Joseph Gray
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