Profiles

A national record holder for Greece in the 10K, Pappas continues to explore her limits with a late entry into the high altitude 100 miler

A Q&A with the ultra running star on her preparation for UTMB, the changes she’s made in training, and the best piece of fitness advice she’s ever gotten

How late-blooming ultrarunner Becky Bates excels at mountain races in her 60s

Ultrarunning helped this athlete prepare for the rigors of a space mission.

After finishing Western States, the 62-year old ultrarunning legend has her sights set on Badwater and Hardrock

After a 6th place finish as top American in 2022, Yingling talks balance, stress, and wanting to put herself in the mix at this year’s Western States Endurance Run.

This ultrarunner is partnering with Rising Hearts and GU Energy Labs to bring her self belief to ultrarunning’s biggest stage: the Western States Endurance Run.

This 75-year-old Philadelpiha runner hopes to become race’s oldest finisher.

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.

After breaking the master’s course record at the legendary desert race, Yanko won a Golden Ticket that will send her to the Western States Endurance Run. 

How this world champion plans to push through the pain (and where he expects the field to explode)

The founder of Native Women Running is running the Javelina Jundred this weekend to celebrate her heritage and encourage Native women to find their own trails toward healing.  

Zachary Friedley has a lot of goals for his trail running career. One is making the sport more accessible to adaptive athletes.

American men have historically struggled on the UTMB podium. David Laney is the highest placing American, making his fourth trip to Chamonix. 

Elite athlete and 2022 Canyons 100K winner Jazmine Lowther is taking her passion for mountains and a career in environmental science to compete at CCC this month. 

After finding herself in Montana, Jennifer Lichter discovered a love and affinity for trail running. Now she’s competing among the best.

Canadian Reid Coolsaet placed 25th amid a good (but humbling) 100-mile debut

How Heather Brooks learned to embrace her queer identity on the trail.

Adam Peterman’s name was known by few in the trail community until a couple weeks ago, when he destroyed the field at the JFK 50 Miler and nearly broke a course record many assumed was indestructible.

Rudy Espinoza, Executive Director of LA’s Inclusive Action for the City, suggests a new model for building diverse and inclusive running communities. 

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.

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American trail runners Yassine Diboun and Joe McConaughy shared moments of struggle, support and silliness deep in the heart of the Alps

A year after Hillary Allen rehabilitated from a devastating fall, she had to recover from another major injury and the darkness that came with it.

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Faith E. Briggs is redefining the conversation about public lands and diversity in trail running. She is seeking unheard voices and adventure in new places.

Shawna Tompkins spent the first four decades of her life immersed in competitive sprint-car-racing. Then, in 2012, she quit and never looked back. What happened?

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Here's how Dave Mackey, decorated ultrarunner, completed Colorado's daunting Leadman series less than two years after losing his lower leg.

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Two New England women are rising stars in the ultra-competitive Euro race scene.

Gunhild Swanson became the oldest female finisher of the Western States 100 in 2015, ultimately crossing the finish line with a mere six seconds to spare.

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