Ultra-trail running: why women excel yet remain under-represented KEY TAKEAWAYS The Conversation · Oct 18
‘Hardships never last’: Jenn Lichter’s path from Colombian orphanage to ultrarunning records Jenn Lichter’s childhood followed a difficult path. The resilience she gained helped her achieve an unbreakable ultrarunning feat this summer The Guardian - US · Sep 22
We can’t all be like LeBron James at 41. But these athletes still have lots to teach us about active ageing The poet Dylan Thomas famously wrote, “old age should burn and rave at close of day” – and a high-profile cohort of professional athletes seems to be taking him literally. The Conversation · Aug 30
British eyewear brand SunGod just turned its bestselling sunglasses into a trail-running machine SunGod has upgraded its bestselling Classics4 with improved grip, stability and a limited-edition design T3 · Jul 14
From small-town New Zealand to Mont Blanc: how ultrarunner Ruth Croft made history Croft’s recent win the 174km Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc made her the first woman to take out the triple series crown in the prestigious event The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025
Courtney Dauwalter falters at UTMB, still pulls off top 10 finish: "I continued because a race this special is worth doing the full loop" Dauwalter persevered to the finish line, despite knowing the podium was no longer within reach Advnture · Aug 31, 2025
Ruth Croft sails to victory in ferocious 2025 UTMB as Dauwalter fails to make the podium: "It's taken 10 years to get to this point" The New Zealand runner battled rain, snow, hail and wind to become a UTMB Triple Crowner Advnture · Aug 30, 2025
Jim Walmsley drops off UTMB starting list, reappears on the OCC lineup – here's everything you need to know about next week's finals With lingering knee issues, it may be no surprise that the trail running champ has opted for a shorter distance Advnture · Aug 22, 2025
Courtney Dauwalter heading home to Minnesota to compete in Twin Cities Marathon – you read that right, a road race The ultra running legend is competing as part of the Best of the Midwest Invitational Advnture · Aug 20, 2025
Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race The start list for the UTMB finals in August has been released, and as usual, it's a veritable Who's Who of ultra running – but there are some notable runners missing Advnture · Jul 30, 2025
"See you in a month, Chamonix!": Courtney Dauwalter confirms UTMB finals 2025 bid – can she get her throne back? After her disappointing Cocodona 250 attempt, Dauwalter has brushed off her Shortneys and is getting back on the trail Advnture · Jul 23, 2025
"There’s a reason Hard is in the name": so much went down at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run we've only just caught our breath – here's everything you missed This year's Hardrock saw new course records, the tragic death of a runner, and a French invasion of the men's podium Advnture · Jul 15, 2025
This weekend’s Hardrock 100 will feature dramatic debuts, incredible comebacks and remarkable redemption stories – read the full lowdown and find out how to watch all the action as it unfolds With Schide set to make her debut, Case looking to make her… case and people’s champion Zach Miller back after last year’s disappointment, the Hardrock 2025 is going to be one for the ages Advnture · Jul 11, 2025
"She looks like she ran a 5k" - Courtney Dauwalter back on form with Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB win The queen of ultra running shows her Cocodona DNF hasn't taken the wind out of her sails Advnture · Jun 29, 2025
Advnture · Jun 5, 2025 "More opportunities to channel your inner Courtney": Salomon expands Dauwalter-inspired trail running line with new S/Lab Genesis shoes and Shortneys The new products boast limited-edition designs and more loose fits to celebrate the queen of ultra running
Advnture · May 21, 2025 Suunto Race S review: a worthy opponent to some of the best Garmin watches, featuring top-tier tracking for serious athletes Smaller than the Suunto Race, but mighty, the technical and tactical Suunto Race S is built for those who want to focus on training, not taking calls
Advnture · May 8, 2025 "Fueled by fire, grit, and an unshakable will": stunning new course records from Dan Green, Rachel Entrekin at Cocodona 250 The 250-mile race was a disappointment for Courtney Dauwalter, but both the men's and women's race saw record times
Advnture · May 6, 2025 "Well, shoot": Courtney Dauwalter's Cocodona 250 dreams grind to a halt at mile 108 After a strong start, the ultra running queen has dropped out of her first 250-mile race
Advnture · May 6, 2025 "History in motion" – watch Courtney Dauwalter cruise into Prescott at mile 77 on the Cocodona 250 course as the overall race leader The queen of trail running is blazing across Arizona despite challenging conditions in the desert
Advnture · Apr 28, 2025 "A little dream of mine for a while now" – Katie Schide grabs gold at World Trail Majors race just 2 weeks after signing with new sponsor Schide came back for another go at the MIUT after finishing second to Courtney Dauwalter in 2019
Advnture · Apr 4, 2025 13 rising trail running stars join the ranks of Courtney Dauwalter and Mathieu Blanchard on Salomon's world-class team The Salomon running team already features some of the best trail runners on the planet, and says it intends to reinvent the sport through a "science-based" approach
Advnture · Mar 24, 2025 It's another course record for Courtney Dauwalter – on an almost entirely uphill race Dauwalter's just warming up for her first 250-mile race in 6 weeks
Advnture · Mar 18, 2025 Courtney Dauwalter and Tara Dower love Injinji toe socks – and you will too now they come in merino wool The new Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool is built for runners who want to go the distance, without chafing
Advnture · Mar 10, 2025 Who is Katie Schide? The 'Trail Runner of the Year' who can't help breaking records Watch out Courtney! Here's everything you need to know about Katie Schide, the American ultra runner who won the UTMB in 2024
Advnture · Feb 16, 2025 Think the UTMB World Series is getting too big for its trail running shoes? It’s only just hitting its stride There’s work to be done to make the renowned race series more inclusive and sustainable and the organizers say they’re rolling up their sleeves