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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.

Recovery after workouts is critical for runners. In their post-run routine, some runners experiment with compression gear, stretching routines and other methods, all in pursuit of faster recovery and better performance. Another way to improve recovery and performance is CBD.

or women athletes, body composition is far more than a reflection in the mirror. It’s a complex interplay of muscle, fat, water, and bone that directly affects strength, endurance, injury prevention, and overall performance. Yet, the conversation around women’s athletic bodies has often been narrow, oversimplified to aesthetics or weight alone. 

Today, workout apps promise to replace personal trainers, provide customized plans and keep users accountable. But do workout apps actually

The top ultra running stories of 2025 will include top performances likely by Jim Walmsley, Courtney Dauwalter, Katie Schide and others.

The most inspirational men ultra runners include those who broke a historic course record at Leadville, an unknown winning UTMB and others.

The top 10 trail and ultra running stories on RunSpirited include coaching tips, lighting for runners and an elite athlete's historic race.

The Western States and Hardrock lotteries created stacked men's and women's fields, as well as lots of interesting story lines to follow.

InsideTracker offers remarkable health data, easy to understand recommendations and AI assistance to keep athletes healthy and fit.

The 2024 UTMB race series offered a mix of confirmations of top runners’ performances and its share of surprising finishes.