2014 is almost here. It’s the time of year to reflect back on the past one and look forward to next. And it’s time to do it quickly.

by Nick Barraza This year’s Patagonian International Ultra-Marathon was nothing short of magical. Combining the natural elegance and wonder of Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia with eco-conservation initiatives in the area, the event attracted over 740 runners

Updated 12/15/2013, this is a reference of best times recorded for the following distances.

Ian lays out tactics for optimizing your performance for racing multiple ultras with less than a month between.

My seatmate asked what was bringing me to Chicago. “I’m going to run the marathon,” I informed him. “Wow,” he proclaimed, “Is that far?” Perhaps the noise of the plane’s engine had garbled his words. “Are you asking me the distance of a marathon?” I in

Food for Thought – Ultrarunning requires some mental stamina and the question, “Can we feed the mind with any special nutrition?” seems intriguing. Certainly lack of food can produce some pretty negative thoughts and a bad attitude, but is there some f

UltraRunning Interview: 2013 Western States Champion Pam Smith Western States Champion Pam Smith had a race for the ages on one of the hottest and most challenging days in the 40 year history of the oldest and most prestigious 100 mile race in the worl

Los Llanos de Aridane, Canary Islands, May 11. Kilian Jornet pulled away from the field on the incredibly long downhill in the later stages of the race to win the Transvulcania Race in record time. Compatriot Luis Alberto Hernando led the race at the t

Columbia River National Scenic Area, OR, March 30. After a close first 14 miles or so Chris Kollar pulled away from Mario Mendoza (sprained ankle DNF) and the rest of the talented and deep lead pack in the second half of the 3rd annual Gorge Waterfalls