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Should You Run Outside in Wildfire Smoke?
Wildfire smoke carries PM2.5 particles that penetrate deep into your lungs, and running makes the exposure far worse. Here's how to decide when to skip it.
Hardrock 100 2026: Pommeret and Dauwalter Win Titles
Ludovic Pommeret and Courtney Dauwalter claimed the 2026 Hardrock 100 titles, conquering 100 miles and 33,000 feet of gain in Colorado's San Juan Mountains.
Running in July Heat: How to Train Smart This Summer
July heat doesn't have to derail your fall marathon prep. Here's how smart effort adjustment, hydration, and heat adaptation science turn summer into your biggest training asset.
Ultra Running Weekly Roundup: July 13, 2026
Your weekly ultra running roundup: Hardrock 100 results, emerging athletes, gear news, and training and nutrition takeaways from the week of July 13, 2026.
How to Train for High-Elevation Trail Races
A practical training guide using the 2026 Hardrock 100 as a case study, covering altitude adaptation, vert-specific training blocks, mental prep, and gear.
Dauwalter and Pommeret Win the 2026 Hardrock 100
Courtney Dauwalter and Ludo Pommeret claimed victories at the 2026 Hardrock 100, offering a blueprint for smart pacing, fueling, and endurance strategy.
What Pommeret's Win at 50 Teaches Every Runner About Longevity
Ludovic Pommeret won the Hardrock 100 at age 50 with a course record. Here's what his career reveals about training longevity for every runner.
Pommeret, 50, Wins 3rd Hardrock 100 and Breaks His Own Record
Ludovic Pommeret, 50, won his third straight Hardrock 100 in 21:11:36, breaking his own course record by over 20 minutes.
Running With a Partner Feels Easier. Science Explains.
A July 2026 study confirms running with a partner measurably lowers perceived exertion. Here's what the research means for your training and consistency.
TUDOR Partners With UTMB: Trail Running Goes Luxury
TUDOR's partnership with the UTMB World Series signals trail running's arrival as a premium lifestyle sport, with real implications for everyday runners.
July 4th Races Just Broke Every Record in 2026
RunSignup data shows July 4th 2026 broke every U.S. race record, with a 39% surge in participants and 55% more events, driven by America's 250th anniversary.
Colorado Wildfires Are Canceling Summer Trail Races
Colorado wildfires are canceling summer ultras in real time. Here's which races are off, which are running, and how to adapt if your event is next.
Marathon Wall: Why Women Handle It Better Than Men
Men hit the marathon wall twice as often as women. Here's what the pacing and physiology research reveals, and how any runner can use it to race smarter.
London Marathon Goes Two Days for 100,000 Runners in 2027
London Marathon 2027 splits into a two-day event for 100,000 runners. Here's what it means for ballot strategy, course experience, and your training plan.
Hardrock 100: Why This Race Captivates Runners
The Hardrock 100 captivates trail runners with its brutal Colorado course, near-impossible lottery, and a culture that prizes adventure over speed.
Men Hit the Wall Twice as Often as Women in Marathons
A study of 870,000 Berlin Marathon finishes finds men hit the wall nearly twice as often as women, with the gap widening among faster runners.
Beaudoin-Rousseau Breaks the 1-Hour Barrier at Mount Washington
Meikael Beaudoin-Rousseau ran 59:52 at the 65th Mount Washington Road Race, becoming the first runner to break one hour on the savage 7.6-mile climb since 2017.
Men Hit the Wall Far More Than Women, Study Finds
A study of 870,000+ Berlin Marathon finishes reveals men are nearly twice as likely to hit the wall as women, with the gap widening among faster runners.
The Woman Who Broke the 5-Minute Mile Nobody Remembers
Diane Leather broke the 5-minute mile just 23 days after Bannister's iconic run. Here's why history forgot her, and what the running community owes her now.
San Francisco Marathon 2026: Course Guide, Tips, and What to Expect
The 2026 San Francisco Marathon runs July 27. Full course breakdown, elevation guide, Golden Gate Bridge crossing details, and tips for running smart in San Francisco.
Mount Marathon Race 2026 Results: Norris and Rhodes Win in Seward, Alaska
The 2026 Mount Marathon Race ran on July 4 in Seward, Alaska. Tyler Norris wins men's open in 43:08, Allie Rhodes wins women's open in 49:55 at this iconic mountain race.
San Francisco Marathon 2026: everything you need to know before race day
San Francisco Marathon is July 25-26, 2026. Golden Gate Bridge crossing, 800+ ft of elevation, expo logistics, and what to focus on in the final 3 weeks before race day.
Running injury prevention in 2026: what the science actually says
80% of runners get injured each year, but most injuries are preventable. The 4 most common running injuries and 3 evidence-based prevention rules that actually work.
San Francisco Marathon 2026: everything you need to know before July 25
The San Francisco Marathon 2026 runs July 25. Course profile, elevation, weather, critical sections, and race strategy — everything you need to know to prepare for this iconic race.