How Colorado’s Thompson Divide Got Protection From Oil and Gas Drilling
The members of a self-described ragtag group had little in common, but their campaign could serve as model for future environmental efforts.
Sep 18 24September 18, 2024
Article at New York Times
The Subtle Art of Not Taking Running Too Seriously
When I think I'm taking my running too seriously, I remind myself that I came for the hush puppies.
Oct 08 26October 08, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
3 Things I Learned from Coming Back From Injury
I had Achilles tendinitis and all I got was this lousy realization that life is bigger than running.
Oct 05 26October 05, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
The Forest Service is poised to hand off one of the West’s most visited landscapes
Pitkin County, Colorado, will take over management of the Maroon Bells scenic area, following Forest Service budget cuts and staffing cuts.
Sep 29 26September 29, 2026
Article at High Country News
Closing the Gap Between Ability and Ambition
Ambition is the gap between who you are and who you're training to become.
Sep 11 26September 11, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
What Causes a UTMB DNF? Here’s What The Data Says
Running more may make you faster at 100 miles. But it doesn’t guarantee that you will be permitted to express that fitness for all 100 of them.
Aug 27 26August 27, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Our Guide to the 2026 UTMB Mont-Blanc
What started as a stand-alone 171K (106-mile) race in 2003 has transformed into a weeklong acronym circus under the banner of UTMB Mont-Blanc. Here's what you need to know.
Aug 17 26August 17, 2026
Article at Trail Runner Magazine
Data for Runners: It's only useful if you know how to use it
There’s more data for runners than ever. Here’s what’s useful, and how to actually use it in training.
Jul 22 26July 22, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Run Easy! You’re Running Your Training Miles Too Fast
Seriously. Easy running is your secret weapon for ultrarunning resilience and trail speed.
Jul 14 26July 14, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Touch Some Grass: How Quitting Social Media Brought Me Calm
Less scrolling, more strolling. Here’s what I learned from quitting social media and, yes, touching some grass.
Jul 10 26July 10, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Yep, You Are a Runner. Even When You’re Not Running.
Never question whether or not you are a runner. If you run, you are a runner. Even when you're not actually running.
Jun 11 26June 11, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Strength Training For Trail Running Durability
Strength training can be a key factor in improving endurance and durability for trail runners.
Jun 05 26June 05, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Is that the experiment you tried actually working?
From supplements to training, athletes are doing their own experiments. Here’s how to think critically about what works and what might be an expensive placebo.
May 26 26May 26, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
The Importance of Celebrating Microwins
It’s good to set big, ambitious goals. Just make sure you celebrate the little wins along the way.
May 05 26May 05, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Embracing the Uncool as Trail Running Evolves
Trail running is suddenly cool, but you don't have to be. You just need to keep showing up however you are.
Apr 10 26April 10, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Running an Ultra Through the Night: Staying Awake, Alert, and Mostly Sane
Running through the night can be strange, but it’s navigable, physiologically, psychologically, and logistically, once you understand what’s going on.
Apr 08 26April 08, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Women Are Getting Faster in Ultras. Here’s Why.
Women are getting faster in ultras. Here are some of the reasons behind the faster finishes in recent years.
Apr 06 26April 06, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
USDA Says It Needs Roads to Fight Remote Wildfires, but a New Study Says Roads Bring More Fire to Forests
Opponents of the move say the Trump administration’s push to rescind the Roadless Rule is a giveaway to the timber industry that ignores science and will make wildfires worse.
Mar 24 26March 24, 2026
Article at Inside Climate News
Retracing Steps: Why You Should Repeat Races, Workouts, and Anything That Makes You Happy
Here's why repeating a race is less like running it again and more like actually running it for the first time.
Mar 13 26March 13, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
13 Great Women’s Trail Running Events to Put on Your Calendar
Women’s participation in trail and ultra events has been slowly but steadily increasing — and the numbers, for once, actually back that up. According to UltraSignup’s own 2024 data, women represented 39.6 percent of all race entries, up from previous years and approaching the 41.3 percent peak set during the pandemic running boom. At sub-ultra […]
Mar 06 26March 06, 2026
Article at trailhead.ultrasignup.com
Decades of public-lands planning, overturned in a day
The House voted to nullify three Bureau of Land Management plans, and critics fear many more could follow.
Sep 16 25September 16, 2025
Article at High Country News




















