Meghan Hicks adapts, inspires and mentors amid pandemic
Meghan Hicks found her early inspirations for running via friends and outdoor adventures. As a child, she was immersed in activities like...
9 questions with Buzz Burrell and the Fastest Known Time
FKT co-founder Buzz Burrell has been curious about fastest known times for 20 years. Now he shares that passion with the running community.
Who are the Top 20 Most Inspirational Ultra Runners for 2020?
By far my most popular blog each year has been the Top 20 Most Inspirational Ultra Runners of the Year. This year will be the third...
Liz Canty's journey from rugby to elite ultra runner
Liz Canty admits she despised running and her first marathon was the “most miserable thing in the entire world.” She trained, ran hard...
Finding joy while dealing with a parent who has Alzheimer’s
It’s been a year since my dad’s longtime doctor called, letting me know she was concerned about his cognitive decline and recommending...
The birth of Squirrel’s Nut Butter
The Squirrel's Nut Butter salve used by runners today was originally created by co-founders to treat their daughter's eczema.
Sabrina Stanley’s tale of two Nolan’s 14 FKTs
Ultra runner Sabrina Stanley’s goal was simple: take back her Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Nolan's 14 in Colorado.
Hungerford Games a template for races during a pandemic
From packet pickup to race morning to the finish line, the Hungerford Races did it right, keeping runners safe during the pandemic.
DeNucci goes from front lines of ultras to front lines of pandemic
Elite ultra runner Chris DeNucci says, "moving to an island doesn't seem like such a bad idea," amid a pandemic.
Yassine Diboun’s journey to overcome racism
Yassine Diboun’s life path has brought him from a small Pennsylvania town to Colorado and back again to the East Coast and finally to the...
