

Seth Ruhling tackles heart issue, CCC and JFK in same year
Ultra runner Seth Ruhling has won the JFK 50 twice, taken sixth at CCC and overcome a heart issue called pericarditis all in the same year.


Who are the most inspirational ultra runners of the year?
Who are the most inspirational ultra runners of 2023? Check out the annual list from RunSpirited of the most inspirational ultra runners.


Analysis: Impact of the World Trail Majors
The World Trail Majors is nine well-known global ultra races coming together to form a union in support of one another starting in 2024.


Andrew Glaze: Running saved my life
By Henry Howard “How far are you going tonight?” It was a simple question to kick off my interview with Andrew Glaze earlier this year....


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


The best mantras for runners
What are the best running mantras? Runners should use mantras that are short, positive and have special meaning for them.


Adam Peterman returning from injury
Adam Peterman is back to running after an injury kept him out of most of 2023. Will Adam Peterman return to Western States in 2024?


Dakota Jones and his lifelong commitment to running and the environment
By Henry Howard Teenagers often find a direction in life when they are influenced, good or bad, by who they hang out with. For Dakota...


Alyssa Clark conquering mountains, challenging ultras and life
Alyssa Clark set a world record for 95 consecutive days running a marathon, won Moab 240, Hurt 100 and Canyons 100 as a "no meat athlete."


Analysis: What’s next after Courtney Dauwalter’s historic triple crown?
Courtney Dauwalter became the first person to win Western States, Hardrock and UTMB in the same summer. What's next for the "Forever GOAT?"