Timothy Olson Joins The North Face Global Athlete Team
Jan 8th 2013
Today The North Face officially announced the news that world-renowned ultrarunner Timothy Olson, 29, of Ashland, Ore. has joined its global athlete team of more than 75 professional athletes, which includes runners, snowboarders, skiers, rock climbers and mountaineers. Read more
High-Intensity Holiday
Dec 5th 2012
How am I supposed to train through the schedule-busting madness of Thanksgiving through New Year’s? Read more
Plantar Fasciitis
Dec 5th 2012
Dakota Jones has plantar fasciitis. Find out what he's trying in order to cure it. Read more
Your Ultra-Training Bag of Tricks: Two-A-Days
Dec 4th 2012
How to use two-a-days (doubles) in training for an ultra marathon. Two-a-days refers to completing two workouts in the same day. One of the two runs is usually shorter and easier in effort. Read more
The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship Preview
Nov 28th 2012
The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship weekend is just around the corner and with rain expected to pummel the San Francisco Bay Area through Sunday, it should be a particularly exciting race. Both the men's and women's elite fields are deep with competition, and The North Face endurance team will be out in full force. Read more
Hal Koerner Wins the Hardrock 100
Jul 24th 2012
Race morning began with all the usual hectic runaround with an hour to go. Walking into the gym one minute from not making the official starting list only heightened things. If you aren’t there to check in 15 minutes before the race they give your spot to the next person on the waiting list and I ended up cutting it the closest... Read more
Your Bag of Tricks: Essential Elements of Successful Ultramarathon Training
Apr 4th 2012
It’s the day before your ultramarathon. Equipment, clothes, powders and gels are spread from wall to wall. You painstakingly divvy up these supplies among drop bags, knowing when and where they’ll be most beneficial during tomorrow’s race. Read more
Single-Track Hayasa with Cradle Technology
Feb 7th 2012
Run the path of least resistance in the Single-Track Hayasa. Biomechanically engineered to protect your foot so you can run outside longer over any terrain. Learn More
Run Cooler, Run Longer with The Better Than Naked Jacket
Feb 6th 2012
The Better Than Naked Jacket eliminates heat and moisture with breakthrough Convective Cooling and layered venting technology so you stay cool, dry and comfortable. Learn More
Endurance Challenge Registration Now Open
Feb 2nd 2012
Let the challenge begin. The first race of The North Face Endurance Challenge series starts May 5-6 in Bear Mountain, NY. Visit the thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge to find a race near you. Hurry, registration is filling up fast. Read more
Ironman World Championship 70.3 Bike Course Preview
Sep 6th 2011
After five years of complaints and criticism surrounding the Ironman World Championship 70.3 course in Clearwater, Fla., the prestigious mid-distance championship has relocated to Lake Las Vegas. Read more
In the News: How Running or Jogging Can Help You Lose Various Things
Aug 31st 2011
Readers, I have some good news and some sad news. As covered recently in approximately 18,000 media outlets, Duke University researchers have concluded that "Jogging beats weight lifting for losing belly fat." Read more
GORE-TEX TransRockies Run: Conclusion
Aug 29th 2011
If you’ve ever considered entering a multiday stage race, I would highly recommend the Gore-Tex TransRockies run. This event is wonderfully organized and the aid and support along the way is tremendous. Read more
Pre-TNF UTMB Interviews with Lizzy Hawker and Helen Cospolich
Aug 23rd 2011
Pre-race interviews with Lizzy Hawker and Helen Cospolich before the 2011 TNF Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. Read more
Digital meets the trail at UTMB...
Aug 9th 2011
The North Face® have unveiled an exciting new LiveTrail APP integrating Facebook© and Twitter© which allows fans, family and followers to virtually run alongside the world’s premier ultra-runners at The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc® 2011... Read more
Blister Relief
Aug 3rd 2011
While running 3,000 miles across the country, I suffered only one small blister along the way. This may lead you to conclude that I know volumes about blister prevention. I don't, and fortunately, I don't need to. Read more
Drumming and Running, Revisited
Jul 26th 2011
Almost exactly three years ago in this space, we asked, Are you fit as a drummmer? The inspiration for this question came from an article in the Sunday Times of London, which said: After an eight-year study of Clem Burke Read more
Interview | Two Runners with The North Face: Rory Bosio & Kami Semick
Jul 26th 2011
Recently, we had the chance to sit down and talk with Rory Bosio and Kami Semick, our runners who represent The North Face that will be joining us at Squaw Valley in just a few days! Read more
Is Paddleboard Yoga the Next Big Trend?
Jul 25th 2011
Seattle</a> to Syracuse, classes combining yoga and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) are catching on with both yoga and water sports enthusiasts. News stories are popping up all over about the combination, which promises to offer a challenging twist on the practice of yoga. From what we can tell, it's exactly what it sounds like: Yoga poses on a giant surf board. Read more
The Most Beautiful Distance in the World: 0.2 Mile
Jul 20th 2011
It's rare that you'll see an RW Daily post devoted to clarifying a previous RW Daily post, but this is one such instance. So pay attention! After yesterday's post, The Most Beautiful 2 Words in the English Language, I felt... Read more
Free Outdoor Yoga Classes
Jul 20th 2011
It's a winning trifecta: Yoga. Nature. Free. <br><br>This summer, it seems like everyone wants to be with the trees, wind and sky while they practice. There's nothing like balancing in Tree Pose, humbled and inspired by the real thing all around you. And even better, many outdoor yoga classes are free, many as an offering to the community. Read more
San Juan Mountain Trail Running Photos
Jul 20th 2011
Trail running photos from the San Juan Mountains. Related articles:<ol> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/2011-hardrock-100-results.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: 2011 Hardrock 100 Results and Roundup">2011 Hardrock 100 Results and Roundup</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2008/09/leadville-100-photos-and-post.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Leadville 100 Photos and Post-TransRockies Run Update">Leadville 100 Photos and Post-TransRockies Run Update</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2010/09/the-2010-ultra-trail-du-mont-blanc-in-pictures.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: The 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in Pictures">The 2010 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in Pictures</a></li> </ol> Read more
The Most Beautiful 2 Words in the English Language
Jul 19th 2011
As a guy who uses language and stuff wordsmith, I couldn't resist clicking this headline when I saw it recently: What’s the Most Beautiful Word in the English Language? That headline led me to a post on a blog called … Read more
MTA5K to ACH
Jul 19th 2011
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-QfG0ftnvk/TiT3w0msAEI/AAAAAAAACYg/8BMRU1minZQ/s1600/MTA5K.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-QfG0ftnvk/TiT3w0msAEI/AAAAAAAACYg/8BMRU1minZQ/s320/MTA5K.jpg" width="320"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes, the logo looks like an 80's ski genre movie poster complete with snow and egg yolk sun.  Read more
Is Blogging Revolutionizing Yoga?
Jul 19th 2011
Is yoga blogging the new<em> jnana</em> yoga? At the Yoga Festival Toronto (August 19-21) a few of the most vocal yoga bloggers in the blogosphere will attempt to answer this question during a panel discussion called <a href="http://yogacommunity.ca/wordpress/?page_id=1194">"Yogging Heads: The Cutting Edge of Yoga."</a> (Get it? Yoga + blogging = yogging.) </p><p> Read more
Toddlers + Track = Cuteness
Jul 18th 2011
Looking for a little dose of running-related cuteness? If so, it's your lucky day. From Denver, Colorado's 9news.com: All this summer, hundreds of kids and their parents have been watching one little runner on the track at the Apex Center Read more
Kendall Mountain Marathon and UTMB Training
Jul 18th 2011
A recount of Bryon Powell's 2011 Kendall Mountain Marathon and UTMB training. Related articles:<ol> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2010/11/2011-trail-and-ultra-race-plans.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: 2011 Trail and Ultra Race Plans?">2011 Trail and Ultra Race Plans?</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/dakota-jones-and-matt-hart-pre-2011-hardrock-100-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Dakota Jones and Matt Hart Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview">Dakota Jones and Matt Hart Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2009/03/marathon-des-sables-training-weeks-8-22.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Marathon des Sables Training: Weeks 9-22">Marathon des Sables Training: Weeks 9-22</a></li> </ol> Read more
Seeing Trail Running Through New Eyes
Jul 15th 2011
Bryon Powell talks about his trail running adventures before and after LASIK vision correction. Related articles:<ol> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/julbo-ultra-sunglasses.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Julbo Ultra Sunglasses">Julbo Ultra Sunglasses</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2008/07/running-sunglasses.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Running Sunglasses Overview">Running Sunglasses Overview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2009/04/869-2009-mds-stage-3-56-miles.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: 2009 MdS: Stage 3 (56 miles)">2009 MdS: Stage 3 (56 miles)</a></li> </ol> Read more
Nick Clark Post-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview
Jul 13th 2011
An interview with Nick Clark after the 2011 Hardrock 100, where he finished second. Related articles:<ol> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/dakota-jones-post-2011-hardrock-100-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Dakota Jones Post-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview">Dakota Jones Post-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/nick-clark-pre-2011-hardrock-100-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Nick Clark Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview">Nick Clark Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/06/nick-clark-post-2011-western-states-100-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Nick Clark Post-2011 Western States 100 Interview">Nick Clark Post-2011 Western States 100 Interview</a></li> </ol> Read more
Dakota Jones Post-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview
Jul 12th 2011
An interview with Dakota Jones after his second place finish at the 2011 Hardrock 100. Related articles:<ol> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/nick-clark-post-2011-hardrock-100-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Nick Clark Post-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview">Nick Clark Post-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/dakota-jones-and-matt-hart-pre-2011-hardrock-100-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Dakota Jones and Matt Hart Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview">Dakota Jones and Matt Hart Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2010/12/dave-mackey-dakota-jones-pre-tnf-ec-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Dave Mackey & Dakota Jones Pre-TNF EC Interview">Dave Mackey & Dakota Jones Pre-TNF EC Interview</a></li> </ol> Read more
Julien Chorier Post-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview
Jul 11th 2011
iRunFar interviews Julien Chorier following his win at the 2011 Hardrock 100. Related articles:<ol> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/julien-chorier-pre-2011-hardrock-100-interview.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Julien Chorier Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview">Julien Chorier Pre-2011 Hardrock 100 Interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2011/07/2011-hardrock-100-results.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: 2011 Hardrock 100 Results and Roundup">2011 Hardrock 100 Results and Roundup</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/2010/08/vince-delebarre-and-julien-chorier-pre-2010-utmb-interviews.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Vince Delebarre and Julien Chorier Pre-2010 UTMB Interviews">Vince Delebarre and Julien Chorier Pre-2010 UTMB Interviews</a></li> </ol> Read more
Come Get Some!
Jul 8th 2011
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJse_UaJy0U/Thd2oX9KdjI/AAAAAAAACYQ/75-l3jM0870/s1600/SOB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJse_UaJy0U/Thd2oX9KdjI/AAAAAAAACYQ/75-l3jM0870/s400/SOB.jpeg" width="400"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 2011 <a href="http://www.siskiyououtback.com/">Siskiyou Out Back</a> is tomorrow and with that we want to wish everyone a great time on trails.  </div> Read more
The Right Tools for the Job
Jul 3rd 2011
How many shoes are in your regular rotation? A lot of beginner runners typically own one pair of running shoes but quickly find one pair isn’t enough. More experienced runners usually have several shoes in their quiver, but sometimes those of us who have been running for a long time don’t have... Read more
Western States - a Bearish Ending
Jun 28th 2011
<div class="MsoNormal">I was in Northern California last weekend for <a href="http://www.WS100.com/home.html">Western States 100</a>. Nature handed us a beautiful day as we headed out from Squaw Valley at 5am on our 100 mile journey. </div> Read more
Remembering Ric
Jun 22nd 2011
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ric Sayre 1954-2011</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x1JVyhlumwg/TgIuWrace5I/AAAAAAAACYM/3Al7In1N9Xk/s1600/RicSayre.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x1JVyhlumwg/TgIuWrace5I/AAAAAAAACYM/3Al7In1N9Xk/s320/RicSayre.JPG" width="320"></a></div><div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: small;">“</span><span style="font-size: small;">Hey Ric”. I sure will miss saying that. </span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: small;">He was so understated and even keeled that calmness and capability seemed to effervesce from his pores. Read more
Granite Man and More
Jun 21st 2011
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TYXOuSSL80/TfrbGItNPhI/AAAAAAAACXg/0CnKBS75kzo/s1600/GMHEADER.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TYXOuSSL80/TfrbGItNPhI/AAAAAAAACXg/0CnKBS75kzo/s320/GMHEADER.JPG" width="320"></a></div><br>The picture above portrays many a serene Sunday at Applegate lake, but if you look close you can see that on this day a battle was brewing up in the hills that ring the reservoir.  Read more
Best Town Ever
Jun 10th 2011
<div class="bylineExtra"> <div class="noindex"> <h1 class="articleHead">Ashland on the short list for 'Best Town in America' honor</h1> <div class="bdySubTitle">Outside Magazine has 10 finalists; you can vote online</div> </div> </div><div class="bylineText"> Read more
This is Bazically How it Went Down
Jun 8th 2011
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" class="MsoNormal"> <span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"> <span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6jsT2GYnnms/Te-kmI3SEXI/AAAAAAAACXU/tDn-qRl67H8/s1600/shadowtree.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6jsT2GYnnms/Te-kmI3SEXI/AAAAAAAACXU/tDn-qRl67H8/s320/shadowtree.JPG" width="239"></a></div> <span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"> <span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></span> </div><div align="left" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;">"G’Day to one and all, on this very nice Monday in Oakhurst, California!</span></span> Read more
Staring at the Sun
Jun 8th 2011
The longest days of the year are here and, in many parts of the country, enduring sunlight. In past years I've avoided putting on sunscreen because it smells bad and leaves me feeling like I'm covered in a thin coat of plastic until my next shower. On a hot summer day, nothing Read more
Comrades 2011
Jun 4th 2011
<div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><img alt="Comrades_Marathon.jpg"></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">I returned to South Africa last week to run the historic Comrades Marathon race.<span style=""> </span>The specifics:<span style=""> </span>86.97 kilometers (54 miles).<span style=""> </span>This year was an “up” run – starting in Durban and ending in Pietermaritzburg.<span style=""> Read more
Are Your Toes Correct?
Jun 3rd 2011
Both the current revolution in running shoes and the natural running trend are tied to the notion that a runner's form can be more efficient when the foot is able to move more freely, as if it were unshod. While working through his own foot problems and reading research of the late Dr. William Rossi [...] Read more
“Hell On Two Wheels” Tops Cycling Books
May 25th 2011
San Diego author’s “Hell on Two Wheels” takes readers inside the 3,000 mile Race Across America. When Amy Snyder first Read more
Inside Triathlon Magazine Archives: A Profile Of Linsey Corbin
May 25th 2011
T.J. Murphy, went to visit Corbin in her home in Montana. The following is the story that came out of that visit—including an in-depth look at how she overhauled her training regimen Read more
Terra Nova Ultra 1 Bottle Pack Review
May 25th 2011
A review of the Terra Nova Ultra 1 waist bottle pack. Read more
Photo Gallery: 2011 Swimwear—Jolyn Clothing
May 24th 2011
From the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Professional XTERRA athlete Lesley Paterson models the Jolyn Clothing Eco Vent Top and Eco Euro Bottom. Photos: Damien Noble Andrews Read more
Have You Ever Hit a Car?
May 24th 2011
In Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, Lewis Carroll's sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice finds herself exploring a fantasy world that is a mirror image of the one she's used to. After today's run, I can … <a href="http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2011/05/have-you-ever-hit-a-car.html"> Read more
NYC's Outdoor Smoking Ban: A Minor Victory for Runners
May 24th 2011
It's official, fellow oxygen lovers: We are one full day into New York City's ban on smoking in most outdoor places. CNN.com explains the new law thusly: The law, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed in February after it was passed … <a href="http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2011/05/nycs-outdoor-smoking-ban-a-minor-victory-for-runners.html"> Read more
'What We Learned About Runner's World,' by Some Awesome South Mountain Middle School Students
May 23rd 2011
Note from Mark: This post comes courtesy of several students from South Mountain Middle School, Allentown, Pa., who visited the Runner's World offices recently to learn what goes into making a magazine and a web site. For the online portion … <a href="http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/2011/05/what-we-learned-about-runners-world-by-some-awesome-south-mountain-middle-school-students.html"> Read more
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