#ultrarunning

#ultrarunning

The Leadville 100 Mile race at Twin Lakes, Colorado, features an out-and-back course where runners face tight cutoff times, showcasing the community's support during this grueling challenge.

With heat like this, you run out of original things to say and reach for deeply trodden comparisons: it's an oven, it's a furnace, it's a sauna.

Dan Green's unconventional approach to ultrarunning has set him apart, winning the Cocodona 250 Mile and now preparing for the Western States 100.

The site has maintained its simple aesthetic and functional format through the decades, and it continues to act as a traditional breath of fresh air.

Ekaterina Mityaeva shares her passion for the Transvulcania Ultramarathon, emphasizing the race's challenges and personal significance, which draws her back each year.

"I just call it character building. Running in the slush and snow doesn't physically benefit you... But I think you know the benefit of varied terrain..."

Fastpacking is definitely faster than conventional backpacking, but it won't be your 50-kilometer race pace either. A balance must be struck on these trips.

"When you're feeling pretty bad and you just feel kind of sick and drained, the thought of going back out and doing those climbs again and going back out into the wilderness on your own, it's pretty hard to face."

"Using the very unique intersection of skills of being a human rights lawyer, working in war zones, being an ultrarunner, and existing as someone who doesn't believe in the word impossible, she's provided opportunities for countless women in six countries."

I'm pushing lawnmowers up the hill sweating, this is exercise and working, and I think it's definitely helped.

Geoff Roes' 2009-2010 ultrarunning streak is unmatched in the sport's history, showcasing his dominance and setting high standards for future athletes.

Tara Dower set a new overall supported fastest known time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail, averaging just under 54 miles a day in an incredible 40 days, 18 hours, and 6 minutes.

The depth of talent in this year's women's field is sure to create exciting racing, especially with defending champion Courtney Dauwalter and last year's second-place Katharina Hartmuth absent.