Ultra-running scientist exudes joy and resilience
When Mikel Haggadone started working toward his PhD, he also kicked off a journey involving disordered eating, depression and...
Seven questions with Magda Boulet
In the past 18 months, Magda Boulet has won at least three ultras — the Leadville Trail 100 Miler, Pikes Peak Ultra 50k and Marathon Des...
Skier-turned-runner finds success in ultras
The ultra world has seen its share of successful skiers-turned-runners. Courtney Dauwalter. Stephanie Howe Violett. Corrine Malcolm. Just...
5 answers to runners’ questions about yoga
Jenny Maier restarted running on a “whim” years after an ACL injury halted her high school running career. A half marathon, followed by a...
Running 100 miles with a little help from my friends
To paraphrase a famous quote, it takes a village to get an ultra runner to the finish line. In preparation for my first 100-mile race,...
Time to celebrate 100 miles
The training miles are done. The preparations are pretty much set. The start — and finish line — to this weekend’s race awaits. But it’s...
Plant-based diet relieves endurance athlete of heart ailment
I started eating plant-based because of a health issue. I had been diagnosed with Pericarditis (inflammation of the sack around the...
A 13-year-old ultra running champion
Sebastian Salsbury is quick to point out that young people hiking or running long distances is nothing new. He’s correct, of course, even...
Six key takeaways from a recent InsideTracker test
It’s amazing how much data there is from a simple blood draw. With InsideTracker, a quick and easy blood draw is transformed into careful...
2020 vision: Heading back to the Bel Monte 50K
In March, I am returning to the Bel Monte Endurance Races 50K, held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. It will be my...
