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A group of women who are out to make history, and upend how we think about competition in the process

The wild world of fastest known times includes crazy ideas, stunning successes, disappointing failures—and so much in between

A training plan and general principles to guide your first foray into longer ultramarathons

Starting at five hours a week, this ten-week program will help you build endurance and jump-start your training this winter

In Episode 17 of the Endurance Podcast, host Ian Sharman talks with Olympic marathoner turned ultra trail champion Magda Boulet about her career and how to optimize altitude training for different race situations.

In Episode 16 of the Endurance Podcast, host Ian Sharman talks with elite road and trail runner — and physical therapist — Tim Tollefson about optimizing your training to be your best on the road or the trail.

Whether you’re looking to transition from pavement to dirt or just log more and faster miles off-road, Saucony athlete Katie Asmuth has you covered with hard-earned tips and advice

How Mario Mendoza is training to conquer the alps at the UTMB 100-mile trail run this August.

A merger of two race event giants leaves trail running leaders concerned about rising entry fees, homogenization of racing experiences, and bulldozing of smaller events.

Pro runner Max King offers tips, tricks, and helpful perspective.

Strategy and smarts will get you through it.

The climate organization isn’t just about winter. Here’s why—and how—to make a difference.

What is environmental justice, and why should trail runners care?

Ultrarunning champion Krissy Moehl joins Ian Sharman on the Endurance Podcast to discuss what she has learned about training and racing ultra marathons.

Max King talks about what he's learned from competing in everything from the 3K steeplechase to 100-milers to obstacle racing.

Don’t let a little weather keep you from the trails this winter.

An exclusive interview with the 2018 cross-country gold medalist.

If you’ve never spent much time off road, it’s about time you did. If you’ve got no idea what you’re doing, don’t worry. We’ve got your complete how-to-start guide.

These four simple steps can help you optimize your cool down to recover and return to the trail refreshed and faster than ever.

Here's how to stay safe when trail running in bear country — five encounter scenarios and how to react to each.

From before your run, to during, to after…We tested the goods.

Trail running — and sitting mid-run — can be major stress busters.

Here’s your complete how-to for planning (and enjoying) a run in the mountains.

Mike Wardian, one of the most prolific — and successful — racers in the world, discusses how to lower your injury risk and stay at the top of your game for decades.

Not all trail runs are up mountains, or ultra-distance. Here’s how to find the easy trails that can deliver less-intense runs.

Busy parents can still trail run during a summer of COVID-19—here's how.

These two forms of outdoor recreation were made for each other. Here's how (and why) to combine them.

How the predominantly white trail running community is evolving, thanks to some BIPOC trailblazers.

Guidelines on how to stay safe and defuse potentially unsafe situations in the wild, animal by animal.

2 More reasons why every runner should hit the trails regularly, now more than ever.

Here’s how to be the best environmental steward possible when running during a global pandemic and after.

Five days in, with hundreds of miles more to go, Jameson and Danielle confront their biggest challenges yet while facing down doubt, pain, and the wilderness of Oregon.

Follow in the footsteps of the first week as two friends set out to set the Fastest Known Time for the Oregon Pacific Crest Trail, despite weather, bugs, late nights and hundreds of miles to go.

An epic story about a quest, friendship, choices, exhaustion, empowerment, persistence and possibility.

Leavenworth, Washington offers a European getaway for trail runners without crossing the Atlantic.

A trail running adventure over three Colorado mountains becomes a pilgrimage of redemption, elation, struggle, grit and pure delight.

What it’s like to prep for Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run—the Super Bowl of ultras—as a regular Joe (or Jason or Rachel).

A trail running champion explains how to train the strengths and skills you need to conquer mountain uphills and downhills

Details on routes, weather, fuel, and gear for tackling the rim-to-rim-to-rim challenge

Get in the best off-road running shape of your life with this targeted training plan