A hunger for trails, ultras and cheese curds
You might think that someone who grew up disliking running would not be a runner. You might think that someone whose training meals often...
A solid return to racing after surgery
Barely three months after emergency abdominal surgery, I pinned on a bib for a half marathon trail race. The race — the fourth annual...
Mocko shows grit, eyes redemption at Western
Chris Mocko has no regrets in going for it. Following a successful string of races highlighted by a top 10 finish at the 2016 Western...
Ultra champion discovers, overcomes Celiac Disease
Gabe Joyes says he’s been an athlete all his life. But it wasn’t until six years ago when he learned about a disease he’s had since...
The birth of Training for Ultra
I met Rob Steger before Training for Ultra was born. It was the day before we each raced one of the North Race Endurance Challenge Series...
‘Barefoot’ Ted talks: running, philosophy and LUNA sandals
While he’s best known as his “Barefoot Ted” character, Ted McDonald is much more. Ultra runner, for sure. Entrepreneur, of course....
ATRA’s executive director mixes running passion, entrepreneurial spirit
(Photo credit / Michael Scott photography) Nancy Hobbs has pretty much been a runner since she could walk. As her mom, Peggy, tells it,...
Inspired by an ultra running legend
Eric Strand had been fascinated by long-distance running ever since Frank Shorter won the marathon gold medal in the 1972 Olympics. Years...
Jeff Browning’s formula for masters endurance athletes
Jeff Browning grew up running. He ran around the Missouri farm, doing chores. He ran to meet his friends at a creek a half-mile away. He...
Surgery delays my first 100K at UROC
As I write this I should be strapped into an airplane seat, the first leg of my trip to my first 100K at the Ultra Race of Champions...
