A Simple Kind Of Man: Anton Krupicka Interview
Anton Krupicka is making a big mark on the tiny world of ultrarunning.Anton Krupicka’s minimalist approach has yielded maximum results. If the great Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy were living today,...
View ArticleThe Return Of The King: Exclusive Interview With Hal Koerner
Photo courtesy of Rogue Valley Runners The Western States 100 champion returns to defend his title this weekend. Can he win it again in 2010? Interview by: Duncan Larkin There’s a video posted out on...
View ArticleIce & Fire: Western States 100 Men’s Race Preview
Runners will battle lots of leftover snow at the start of the Western States 100. Photo: Kurt Bertilson/ws100.com Top contenders will battle the cold, the heat and each other this weekend. Check out...
View ArticleThe 411 On The Western States 100 (Or WS100 101)
It's all about earning your buckle at the Western States 100. Here’s the skinny on one of the oldest ultramarathons in the world. In short, the Western States 100 is to ultrarunning what the Boston...
View ArticleUnbreakable Is “The Perfect Storm” Of Ultrarunning
JB Benna’s film captures all the drama of the 2010 Western States 100. “It was the perfect storm.” Filmmaker JB Benna often says this line when referring to his film, “Unbreakable: The Western States...
View ArticleUltra-Experienced: 5 Questions With Hal Koerner
Hal Koerner says many novice ultrarunners "cover the time and mileage necessary but lack the footwork skills dictated by the terrain." Photo: The North FaceThe two-time Western States champion recently...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: North Face Film “Curiosity” Answers Why We Run 100 Miles
The North Face’s inspiring short film “Curiosity” follows ultrarunners Rory Bosio, Timothy Olson and Hal Koerner at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc race and explores what drives these athletes to run...
View Article15 Brilliant Beards On Runners
Photo Gallery 1 of {count} Back to Start View Larger Image Rob Krar Krar's beard has gained legendary status in ultrarunning circles, so much so that it's attracted its own Twitter handle...
View ArticleHal Koerner’s Tips for Winter Trail Running
Photo: Shutterstock.comAdapted from Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunning with permission of VeloPress. Preview Hal’s book at www.velopress.com/hal. Few ultras are held in urban environments; the...
View ArticleCold-Weather Racing and Hypothermia
Photo: Shutterstock.comAdapted from Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunning with permission of VeloPress. Preview Hal’s book at www.velopress.com/hal. Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core...
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