iRunFar/Mock: All the results from this weekend’s ultramarathon and trail results. Here’s what caught my eye:-Tim Tollefson winning Lavaredo. One of these years Tim is going to conquer UTMB and this may be his year. Nice work Tim!-Allie O at Mt Marathon. Can’t wait to see her return to my favorite race in the world.-Marathon … Read more
IRF/Mock: Results from the ultramarathon and trail racing scene. I’ve been fascinated with Mt. Marathon for years, and this year was no exception. A few things: Billy Yang said it best when he described men’s winner Max King as a “human Swiss Army knife” that can do anything. And let’s remember…Max is almost 40 and … Read more
Koop/CTS: The right way to train for downhill running. In the immediate aftermath I’m OK with the decision not to start another loop. Could I have staggered through one or two more? Maybe. But that wasn’t getting me anywhere. I saw no signs of cracking from Sean; he really looked as if he could go … Read more
Eric is off gallivanting across the globe for the next month, and today is the first of a series of guest authors. I’m Brad Bishop, from Fort Collins, CO. I’m co-Race Director for Gnar Runners, Hardrock’s Aid Station Director, and on a personal quest for 10 lifetime Grand Slams (2 down, 8 to go). IRF/Mock: … Read more
Big thanks to the dedicated team of Daily News hounds who’ve been filling in for me while I’ve been away. I really do appreciate everyone working hard to keep the site up while I’m enjoying some dedicated and much needed time with my family while we enjoy an extended holiday. Muchos, muchos gracias. Obrigado. Gracies, … Read more
Hello again, it is Laura Parson, hailing today from the always hotter Dallas, Texas (but I’ll back in comparatively cool Alabama tonight). I’m still marveling over the “Gold Standard” Olympic trials race, but since that isn’t ultramarathon news, and Twitter has all the hot takes covered, let’s just focus on the good stuff. Did you … Read more
Canadian Running: Does running ultramarathon races make you smarter? Adventure Journal: A guide to find used gear shops around the country. More more more! iRunFar: Bob Becker is planning to become the oldest finisher of the Badwater 135 at seventy six years old. Vol State is going on right now. Updates right this way. Bob … Read more