Top 10 podcasts for runners (updated)
I have been an avid listener of podcasts for quite a while now. I subscribe to about 25 different ones, which I listen to during my runs,...
Ten years after AJW’s ‘most stressful experience’ at Western States
For Andy Jones-Wilkins, the Western States Endurance Run is full of fond memories. Amid his string of 10 consecutive top 10 finishes, the...
For Prevail founder, it’s plants for food and recovery
Brock Cannon recently won his second ultra marathon in a row. That’s a solid accomplishment especially for an ultra runner who only got...
From the depths of an alcoholic to the highs of Western States
Ryan Norton hit his lowest point July 24, 2011. That Sunday morning he woke up still drunk from the night before, which was not unusual....
Thanks to my supporters that helped me conquer UROC
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends mm, I get high with a little help from my friends I got by, for sure, and it was high up...
Camille Herron’s ‘second chance’ at life and running
(Camille Herron, followed by Courtney Dauwalter, competes in the 2018 Desert Solstice, where she set multiple records. Photo by Chris...
Finding my ‘why’ en route to my first 100K
Sometimes we just do hard things, to paraphrase Scott Jurek. But what is our “why” for doing the hard things? I’ve thought a lot about...
The running life of ultra champion Jeff Ball
Jeff Ball is living, breathing and enjoying a life dedicated to running. His day job focuses on working with The North Face Endurance...
Not waiting around for Western States
Lindsey Rust was hoping the third time — or year — was the charm for getting into Western States. Every year, she monitors the drawing on...
One ticket and one dream on the Western States wait list
Mike Sveum finds himself in a challenging but coveted place. Just 18 months after his debut at the ultra distance, he has a spot on the...
