Race review: Big Turtle 50 mile
“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” That...
When trail running heals mental health issues
Trail running means more to Tommy Byrne than just physical activity. It’s about more than just a run amid billowing trees and welcoming...
Clare Gallagher mixes trail racing with advocacy
(Clare Gallagher competes in the Bears Ears relay. Photo credit: Johnie Gall) Clare Gallagher has come a long way since she claimed her...
From a broken back skier to a champion 200-mile runner
(Michael McKnight, left, won the fastest combined time for the Triple Crown of 200-mile races. All photos by Howie Stern and Scott Rokis...
AJW's road to recovery, return to Hardrock
You are a runner. You have placed in the top 10 of Western States seven consecutive years. Your kids literally grew up at ultra marathon...
The how-to book for trail running
Experienced trail runners know what Sarah Lavender Smith means when she writes, “All the way up to the summit and back down.” Those new...
Majestic mountains, enduring friendships
It did not take Sean Andrish long to realize the trails were calling for him. His running journey started out like many others — he ran...
Top 8 podcasts for runners
With an average of four weekly training runs and a daily two-hour commute to work, I have ample time to listen to podcasts. Right now, I...
Kaci Lickteig recovering, eyes return to running
This year’s GOATz 50K in Omaha, Neb., was a “bad one” for ultra running champion Kaci Lickteig. She woke up on race morning with a...
An ultra runner’s dream come true
(Eric Senseman cruises during the 2017 JFK 50-miler. Photo credit / Ray Jackson, Jr.) About 50 meters from the finish line at the JFK 50...
