

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...


Blind but determined: Ultra runner Kyle Robidoux
Next time you are out on a trail run, imagine navigating an unfamiliar section by looking through a paper-towel roll without the ability...


100 miles on a treadmill
Dave Shanahan wants to make one thing clear: He doesn’t want to do ultra marathons. “I need to do ultras, they’ve just become a part of...


The top 20 most inspirational ultra runners of 2019
In putting together this second annual Top 20 Most Inspirational Ultra Runners of the Year list, one thing really stood out. This was way...


12 great gifts for runners
As the holiday shopping season winds down, I have compiled 12 recommendations for Christmas presents for those special runners in your...


To go vegan or not to go vegan?
That headline is the question. It’s a question that I have been pondering and debating for the past couple of months. My running journey...


How a running coach has helped me
Most people think running is pretty easy. You just put on some shoes and go. Yeah, it may start that way, but you’ll quickly learn...


Tips for running in winter weather
As the coldness and darkness of December settles in for much of the United States, runners face challenges. Sometimes icy and snowy...


The running, writing journey of Katie Arnold
Katie Arnold is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, author and ultra runner. In her book, “Running Home,” she explores her life from her...


Boosting fitness, mental clarity and joy
Jonathan Levitt stood at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, exchanging high-fives and jovial swearing with his friend, Tony DiPasquale....









































