RUNSPIRITED

Briston Rains gives back to trail and ultra runners by creating unique trail races in Texas with his Texas Outlaw Running Company.

Timed running races offer a different set of physical and mental challenges for runners. Here is how to adjust your training for timed races, including an emphasis on aerobic capacity and muscular endurance over pure speed.

Heat training for ultra runners can be an effective way to improve performance as long as it is done safely. Some heat training methods include using a sauna, taking a hot bath and training in heated rooms.

The impact of 100-mile training on health is best analyzed through comparative tests like I did with InsideTracker. The before and after comparative results showed some positive gains.

For ultra runners, each race represents an opportunity to learn from what worked and what didn’t. Part of my journey has included selecting, working with and trusting crew members for my 100-mile races. For newbies or others, here's how to crew a 100-mile race.

After the New River Trail 50K was canceled in 2020 due to COVID, Melissa Londry took it upon herself to continue the race as a way to unite the ultra running community in Southwest Virginia.

The 2025 Western States race was an epic showdown, with first-time winners on both the men's and women's sides. There were many story lines before the big day, and now there are many more. Here are some questions in the aftermath of the race.

The 2025 Western States boasts a highly competitive men's field and strong women runners battling for the top spots. Here's a look at the top competitors, story lines to watch and more in a Q&A with race expert Andy Jones-Wilkins.

Rod Farvard is on a Western States quest this year as he returns to Western States, following his breakout performance in 2024 when he finished second overall with the third-fastest time ever at the historic race.

Heather Jackson, a HOKA-sponsored athlete, made a successful transition from elite triathlon to ultra running champion.