Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. There’ve been many times in my life when I’ve encountered moments where the choice of flight was never really an option. And the clarity…
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REVIEW: Shokz Open Swim Pro Headphones
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. Shokz headphones are great for trail use thanks to their combination of comfort, functionality and sound quality, and their OpenSwim Pro model provides a…
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — September 6, 2025
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. The September 6, 2025 ultramarathon race calendar includes Wasatch 100, Superior Fall Trail Races, Mogollon Monster, TARC Fall Classic, and Lost Soul Ultra. The…
Ultra Weekend Recap — August 31, 2025
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. August 31, 2025 ultramarathon race results include UTMB, the Grand Traverse, Yeti Snakebit 50/50, and Rock Hawk Trail Races. The post Ultra Weekend Recap…
Loud Thunder 50: Observations from Thunder Alley
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. The 2025 Loud Thunder 50 in Illinois City, IL, was all about a return. Last year, leading up to the race, torrential rain cast…
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — August 30, 2025
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. This weekend’s ultramarathon action includes Rock Hawk Trail Races, Booneville Backroads Ultra, A Race for the Ages, Last Man Standing Ultramarathon, and La Chute…
REVIEW: Garmin Forerunner 970 GPS Watch
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. There is something of a demarcation line among endurance athletes when it comes to sports watches. Some like the robust, expedition-style watch that says,…
Mountain Terrain vs. Emotional Terrain
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. I know from experience that this mountain terrain is tough only in the moment. It won’t haunt me, unlike some unforgettable scenes from the…
Ultra Weekend Recap — August 24, 2025
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. This weekend’s ultramarathon race results include Habanero Hundred, Black Spur Ultra, Midwest States 100, and Continental Divide Trail Run. The post Ultra Weekend Recap…
REVIEW: Altra Experience Wild 2 Trail Shoe
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. Altra’s Experience line of running shoes offers a natural running experience for users with added support and comfort in three unique models: Flow, Form…
Rising Star on the Trails: Shea Aquilano
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. We recently spoke with 24-year-old Shea Aquilano who competes professionally as an ultrarunner. Shea won her first 100-miler at age 21, won the Gorge…
What’s the Issue w/ Amy Clark: Train for Technical Terrain, Sports Bras 101 & More
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. Host Scotty Sandow and editor-in-chief of UltraRunning, Amy Clark, sit down to discuss the August/September issue including tips on how to train on technical terrain,…
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — August 23, 2025
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. This weekend’s ultramarathon race calendar includes the Oregon Cascades 100, Midwest States 100, Habanero Hundred, Baker Trail UltraChallenge, and Black Spur Ultra. The post…
Ultra Weekend Recap — August 17, 2025
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. This weekend’s ultramarathon race results include Leadville 100, Twisted Branch 100k, Headlands 50k, and Squamish 50/50. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — August 17,…
Passing the Torch: The 25th Edition of the Berryman Trail Races
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. The phrase “labor of love” is beyond cliché in the world of race directing, but it couldn’t be truer for events like the Berryman…
When to Warm Up On Race Day
Read the full post on Ultra Running Magazine. Even though ultramarathons are hours or even days long and it seems best to warm up as the race unfolds, there are a number…