Women's History Month spotlight: Race director Angie Lake is changing trail running for women
Meet Angie Lake, co-RD of Wild Woman Trail Runs — the team behind America's first all-women's trail marathon. She's building bold, inclusive spaces and popularizing trail running for women.
10 incredible women ultra runners you’ve never heard of — until now
Ultra running has a visibility problem when it comes to women. Not because women aren't doing incredible things. But because those incredible things often go unreported. Here are 10 world record holders, community builders, advocates, history-makers for Women's History Month.
Strength training for women runners: Best exercises for every life stage
Strength training exercises are critical for women runners at every life stage. This guides offers practical advice for every life stage — hormones, pregnancy, menopause — including recommended exercises to build strength.
Strength training guide for ultra runners: Building the engine for the long haul
This strength training guide for ultra runners offers tips on how to incorporate it so you are ready to handle the demands of ultra running. Learn the best exercises for climbing power, downhill control and trail stability — from a certified running coach and experienced ultra runner.
How to find a greater purpose through race directing
Aimee Kohler, founder of The Running Kind, was on a quest to learn how to how to find a greater purpose. Now she hosts gnarly trail and ultra races in the Northeast with a mission rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and community.
Running through grief: How DeShawna Joe honored her daughter with the Grand Slam of 200s
Navajo ultra runner DeShawna Joe thinks about the worst day of her life every time she wants to quit a race. In 2025, that mindset carried her through the Grand Slam of 200s —four races of more than 200 miles each, totaling over 800 miles of mountain trails.
12 ultra running storylines to watch in 2026: Western States, Hardrock and Barkley predictions
From Western States course records to the Hardrock women's showdown and Barkley predictions, here are 12 ultra running storylines defining 2026.
Top 25 Most Inspirational Men Ultra Runners of 2025
Celebrating the 25 most inspirational men ultra runners of 2025, from Jim Walmsley's world championship to Kilian Jornet's States of Elevation to Ludovic Pommeret's impressive Hardrock repeat.
Top 25 Most Inspirational Women Ultra Runners of 2025
Celebrating 25 inspirational women ultra runners of 2025, from champions to comeback stories. Featuring Courtney Dauwalter, Katie Schide, Tara Dower and more.
Building a trail running legacy: Benjamin Mazur's journey from runner to race director
Meet Benjamin Mazur, founder of Allegheny Trailrunners and RD of Eastern States 100, Ironstone 100K, and more Pennsylvania trail races. From grassroots beginnings to a trail running legacy, Benjamin Mazur shares race directing wisdom, mindfulness practices, and his vision for trail running.
