

Saved by BTTT, now advocating for mental health
Chris Paterson started running because he wanted to try triathlons. It was a logical choice since he had been a swimmer and played water...


Ellie Pell’s journey of trails and trials
Ellie Pell found running about six years ago soon after moving to Ithaca, N.Y. She was in her early 20s, had little savings and did not...


Patrick Reagan puts in the work, reels in the results
As his three mixed-breed dogs scampered about, Patrick Reagan cut up vegetables in his kitchen for dinner while doing this interview....


Overcoming disordered eating to find success in ultras
Sarah McMahon joined her sixth-grade cross country team at the urging of a friend. The simplicity of the sport was a surprise. “When I...


Angela Shartel, from overweight spectator to vibrant ultra runner
The Angela Shartel of 2020 is a smiling, healthy, popular ambassador for the trail and ultra running community. Flip back the calendar to...


The Bitters' running, living, loving life
Zach and Nicole Bitter have another trail runner to thank for bringing them together. While they met at an Altra athlete summit, their...


Suicide survivor inspires others through ultra running
Growing up in Alaska, Carol Seppilu sensed the importance of a purposeful life at an early age. She got straight As in school and read...


Her joy of running trumps difficult pregnancy, cancer battle
At age 7, Liz Zaragoza Guerrini finished dead last in a race at her dad’s company picnic in San Francisco, where she was born and raised....


Working hard at marathons and for Drymax
In high school, Martin Hernandez had no intention of running unless a soccer ball was involved. His mom, however, had different plans....


Flagstaff ultra champion and the ‘magic of trail races’
Growing up in Flagstaff, Ariz., Austin Horn was familiar with the running scene. He recalls knowing that people there enjoyed the sport...









































