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...
An open letter to the coronavirus
Dear coronavirus, I am thankful and glad that we have not met in person, as far as I know. You, sir or madam, are a menace to the world....
6 ways that coronavirus will change ultra running
As I write this the ultra running community has paused with the rest of the world due to the coronavirus outbreak. It’s unknown when...
Finding joy in a time of uncertainty thanks to ultra runners
“Is your race still on?” It was a question I was asked with increased frequency last week as the coronavirus shut down much of our way of...
Why running is part of my one wild and precious life
While I pride myself on being an editor/writer (as well as a runner), I’ve never been interested in poetry. When it comes to poems, I...
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...
Hungerford Trail Races answers my 'why'
At any start line, there may be as many runners as there are “whys.” Some may be chasing a lofty PR. Some may be out to prove to...
7 things to know about the Bel Monte Endurance Races
Saturday marks seven weeks to go until the Bel Monte Endurance Races in the Skylark Mountains of Virginia. There are three events for...
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...
