

15 ultra running storylines to watch in 2025
The top ultra running stories of 2025 will include top performances likely by Jim Walmsley, Courtney Dauwalter, Katie Schide and others.


Top 25 most inspirational men ultra runners of 2024
The most inspirational men ultra runners include those who broke a historic course record at Leadville, an unknown winning UTMB and others.


The top 10 stories on RunSpirited this year
The top 10 trail and ultra running stories on RunSpirited include coaching tips, lighting for runners and an elite athlete's historic race.


10 takeaways from the Western States, Hardrock lotteries
The Western States and Hardrock lotteries created stacked men's and women's fields, as well as lots of interesting story lines to follow.


A unique view of David Roche’s Leadville course record
Teddy Bross had a unique view of David Roche as he set the Leadville 100-miler course record as his pacer for the final 38 miles.


Austin Meyer: A life of filmmaking, running and clean eating
Austin Meyer is an accomplished documentary filmmaker and storyteller as well as an ultra runner who has won several races.


Top 25 most inspirational men ultra runners of 2023
Jim Walmsley, Zach Miller, Adam Peterman and Tyler Green are among the most inspirational men ultra runners for their achievements in 2023.


Katie Asmuth glows amid injuries, recovery
Ultra runner Katie Asmuth suffered the same foot injury two years in a row during her beloved Western States. She finished top 10 both years


Jacquie Mannhard overcomes injury, under fueling to blossom
Jacquie Mannhard, winner of the 2023 Leadville 100, has overcome injuries and eating issues to renew her lifelong love of running.


Meg Morgan on mentorship, mindfulness and mountains
Meg Morgan's running journey has been inspired by strong women runners. Now the ultra runner is taking that mentorship to Western States.