trail racing

Aid stations are a challenge that new ultrarunners have to adapt to. Here's how to maximize efficiency and also aid station benefit.

When electrolyte levels drop too low, performance can suffer. Avoid that dip by dialing in your nutrient intake.

After five years, one of Oregon’s most stunning races is back.

Directors of two iconic U.S. races respond to the introduction of the UTMB World Series.

How this simple re-frame changed how our mental training expert competes. 

Hard workouts are important in the weeks leading up to a goal race. Use these examples to get yourself race-day ready.

A lot can go wrong in trail racing. But a lot can go right, too. Here's a long list of things to keep in mind for your next race.

Toeing the line for the first time since the pandemic may take you back to your first race ever.

I know that the goal for easy running is to maintain a conversational pace, but I live in a pretty hilly area. The only way to get my heart rate down is to take walk breaks, but I don't want to do that every time. What do you recommend?

Check out David Roche's author page.

Check out David Roche's author page.

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.

Here's everything you need to know to train for a Backyard Ultra style event.

These workouts are designed to suck. That way, future workouts and races will suck less.

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?

Check out Maddie Mullen's author page.

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Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

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Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

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Check out Sarah Lavender Smith's author page.

You signed up! You're excited! Now it's time to get strong so you can crush your trail racing goals.

Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.

Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.

Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.

Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.

Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.

Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.

Check out Trail Runner magazine's author page.

Follow these 10 rules for happy, healthy racing no matter what your goals are.