Ultra training from the mind of Coach Koop
Jason Koop has coached ultra runners long before the niche sport grabbed the foothold it currently has. In those days, gear options were...
Jared Hazen: Chasing, running and living with Jim Walmsley
No one in history has run the historic Western States 100-mile race faster than Jared Hazen. Except, of course, for the guy sitting...
A big new challenge measuring 100 miles
As he is known for saying, Karl Meltzer once told me “100 miles is not that far.” In the context of our place in the universe, or planet...
Ultra runner overcomes lifelong anxiety issues, eating disorders
Frayah Wasmund has battled depression and anxiety since she was a young child. Wasmund’s self-worth was non-existent. She had no coping...
A newbie trail runner wins Cayuga 50-mile championship
Drew Holmen grew up in Grand Marais, Minn., roughly halfway between Hayward Field and the Boston Marathon finish line. But that didn’t...
A tumble, a surge and an epic day at Sinks Canyon
I put the tumble in the Rough and Tumble 18K in Sinks Canyon National Park, just outside Lander, Wyo. At Mile 8.3 of the 11-mile race...
The best watch for endurance athletes
When it comes to watches for ultra runners, is there any more desired feature than a long battery life? Sure, accurate data is a must —...
Ian Sharman's recipe for consistency
(Ian Sharman with his Western States buckles, as of the 2018 race. Photo credit: Amy Sharman) To put Ian Sharman’s nine consecutive top...
Family, faith and running: the life of Mario Mendoza
Some of Mario Mendoza’s earliest memories of his father relate to their mutual love of soccer. At the time, Mendoza excelled at soccer...
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,...
