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We traveled to Los Angeles to Strava’s exclusive event of panels and announcements. Here were some of the essential things we learned about where the tech giant is headed. 

A list of basic and completely necessary items that every trail runner needs for taking on their next endurance challenge.

Runners with chronic illness inhabit two faraway worlds–one characterized by fitness, and one characterized by debilitating symptoms and daily uncertainty

How Tommy Byrne’s journey inspired him to make space for mental health in the endurance community. 

Christine Yu makes an argument for a sports system finally designed with women in mind in her new book Up to Speed. 

Despite the proliferation of destination marathons, some runners are making a conscientious decision to stay closer to home. But they wouldn’t judge you.

Your HRV can be a helpful indicator for several trends in your training. It can also predict an oncoming decrease in mental wellness. Here’s what we know.

Yes, this shoe comes in other colors. No, that doesn’t mean you should buy it.

5 tips to help you feel less critical and embrace your body.

Can this super-energized drink take ultrarunners to new levels? Yes, absolutely!

The triathlete-turned-trail runner is a legit contender in the Western States 100

Get ready: 90 hours of live-streaming Cocodona is coming. See who’s competing, and what to expect at this year’s Cocodona 250.

A new study shows our sport’s impact isn’t as light as we might think. From footwear to apparel and race-day waste, here’s how trail running contributes to our planet’s microplastics problem.

Injury can be disappointing and frustrating, but it can also show us a new way forward

Real-time video coverage of ultrarunning events is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Is that a good thing? 

Dimity McDowell had built her life around running. But to stay pain-free, she had to accept that it was time to put the running shoes away—for good.

UTMB is updating its entry system for runners who give birth. Here’s what you need to know.

We all should take a lesson from the “gamifying the run” approach.

Here’s how the champion trail runner is preparing to take on the legendarily ‘hilly’ Boston Marathon Course in her 26.2 debut.

We’re teaming up with the world’s biggest race organization to give you a front-row seat to the biggest names and races in trail running. Here’s what you need to know.

In his new book, ‘A Mile at a Time,’ endurance athlete Travis Macy offers key insights about helping his dad endure Alzheimer’s disease. 

With over 60 on-the-ground events and virtual watch parties, one of the sport’s most vibrant film festivals is hitting the road to offer new screenings in the U.S. and internationally

Don't let your own ambitions put you in danger: Knowing when to take a risk and when to run away is an essential skill for every adventurer.

What do runners need to know about this condition? 

To break both the men’s and women’s solo records for The Speed Project, a race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, you need a crew as nuts as you are

"But what if smartwatches are getting too smart? How much do we want them to know? How much do we want them to tell us? What if we don’t do what they say?"

Simple steps to rebooting your fitness and reinvigorating your running goals

Lake Sonoma is celebrating its Sweet 16 with Team USA Selection and a deep field of competition. Here’s what to know about this legendary 50.

April Fool's Post: After a historic snow year, the world’s premier 100-mile footrace will now be a skimo event.

April Fool's post: 400-mile races are the new 200-milers, and if you’re not running 400 miles at a time, you’re not really a runner.

April 28-29 races will start and finish in Auburn with adjusted courses and time cutoffs.

A near-death experience prompted this trail runner to take stock of what mattered to him: fighting for civil rights and adventures in the mountains.

NCAA track champion and Mount Marathon winner Allie Ostrander continues to be open about the long road of eating disorder recovery. Could her transparency change the sport?

I grew up hiking in the White Mountains. But I never fully appreciated them until I moved away.

The American ultrarunner set a new women’s world record on Saturday after logging 435.336K (or 270.505 miles) in 48 hours at Sri Chinmoy 48-Hour Festival in Canberra, Australia.

Run the world’s largest night race and you’re bound to have one of the most unusual experiences of your life

What started as a Facebook page for group runs and became dinners, workshops, and a community on the East Coast.

Women Take The Lead Retreat is creating space for women of color in the running industry to network, learn, and connect with tools to advance their careers

Growing up as an immigrant had her believing that she had to be stronger than everybody else just to get by. When she started trail running, she was physically tested in ways she found thrilling.

The Trail Team, a newly formed startup, aims to develop sub-ultra trail runners.

A former elite runner finds her creative stride by designing activewear that tells the story of her family history in the French West Indies

Three runners finish what is typically a nearly impossible race in Tennessee

The craziest event in trail running began Tuesday morning in Tennessee's Frozen Head State Park

How Jimmy Elam wins big ultra races without sponsors, while holding onto his love of running for running’s sake

Here’s how rabbit’s co-founder balances family, training, and running an apparel company

How social media and marketing turned empowerment into a hashtag that substitutes awareness for meaningful action, consumption as activism.

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

Rising Hearts is an Indigenous-led organization committed to community building, elevating Native and community voices through movement, and they’re working with GU Energy Labs to launch a new flavor, film, and justice commitments for endurance running.

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

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

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

The microorganisms in your gut microbiome can affect how well you train and race. Learn the latest science on the athlete's microbiome, plus ways that you can make it work harder for you.

What do you do when the mind wants to heal but the body has other ideas?

How these couples manage running when one of them isn’t a runner

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

Through all the heartbreak and disappointment, our love is worth it. It’s worth the black toenails and quasi-permanent sunburn, and it’s worth having geriatric ankle joints. Our love is worth the 4 a.m. wake-ups and finding a partially consumed GU in nearly every load of laundry.  It’s almost worth all the foam rolling. 

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

The Trail Ultra Project from the University of Central Lancashire just published their findings on a survey of trail runners from over 30 countries 

Preparation and determination have helped her achieve success in numerous disciplines

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

Our editor answers your questions about group runs, chafing and how to set realistic expectations when you’re just getting started. 

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

COROS just launched the APEX 2 Pro Kilian Jornet Edition, and it comes with the chance to join a 12-week virtual training program with the GOAT himself

What's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles last month.

Check out Lauren Fleshman's author page.

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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.