The trauma within my body begins to take over and I’m suddenly reliving a nightmare

How Stoic self-control, acceptance and character make you a better runner, from Kipchoge finishing Berlin in broken shoes to Matt Fitzgerald and long COVID.

This was my second time on this hill during the race, in the midst of a downpour, and I was alone at the back-of-the-pack. It's a position I never have minded being in during ultramarathons because I ...

Nearly every runner has heard the myth about the 10% Running Rule. It’s the one that says increasing your running volume (miles or hours) by more than 10% per

The jeans clad, pistol packing, huge pack wearing men were clearly on the struggle bus.

““Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” - Mike Tyson” - Michael Scott

Sabrina Little writes about how sports can help us resist passivity culture.

A matching run (and what I found in the archives)

Trevor Meding. #ultrarunningdad A place for my adventures and race reports as I continue to push my limits in ultrarunning.

An overview of evidence-based strategies to enhance recovery, emphasizing the critical role of nutrition, sleep, active recovery, and other methods like cold water immersion.

An overview of evidence-based strategies to enhance recovery, emphasizing the critical role of nutrition, sleep, active recovery, and other methods like cold water immersion.

Downhill running can be very hard on your legs, to the point that muscle damage from downhill running frequently leads to DNFs in ultramarathons. CTS

“It really is ok to just rest.”

Ultramarathons may be a safe space for older runners, but you still need to make concessions when running ultras as you age.

The Dunlaps continue their ex pat adventure, moving to Stockholm, Sweden

What do you get when you combine ultrarunning, punk rock, skateboarding, tattoos, rainbows, yetis and community? You probably know him, and if you don’t, you should: Jason Green, founder of Yeti Trail...

Enjoy this free excerpt from my new book, Dying to Run.

Trevor Meding. #ultrarunningdad A place for my adventures and race reports as I continue to push my limits in ultrarunning.

David and I Aimed To Repeat The Presidential Traverse. The Mountains Had Other Ideas.

Failure brings freedom

Every year, thousands of runners who live at or near sea level sign up for ultramarathons at altitude. Then the fear sets in. How can you prepare for the

The problem of virtue translation has significant implications for whether sports are a tenable strategy for character development.

Hint: It's not all about keeping a stiff upper lip.

An Aspen Backcountry Marathon recap; plus, a novel to ponder life's many chapters

5th last female out of >50 female starters. A sudden fainting ended my race early.

Don't Confuse the Culture With the Practice

In 2025, more than 11,300 runners applied for 257 spots. Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Avoiding them can do more harm than good when it comes to health and fitness.

"How much do you need to train for a 100-mile race?" is one of the top questions we get. Coach Jason Koop gives you his formula.

“With enough repetition, anything can become a religion" —Hanif Abdurraqib

The case for an aerobic base grows stronger, not weaker, after 50. Aerobic adaptations have to be rebuilt.

The question of "Which types of protein are best for athletes?" is no longer limited to which protein source produces the largest acute stimulation of muscle protein synthesis. In contemporary sports ...

Éric Lacroix lives on Réunion Island, France, and works with elite athletes such as Matthieu Blanchard. He has firsthand knowledge of two of the sport's most iconic races, specifically UTMB Mont-Blanc...

Eight minutes behind with 18km to go. The race data explains how she turned it around. On July 27, the women’s race at the Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120km delivered something special. Not only did the firs...

Kelsey Pfendler set out to become first US woman, youngest woman and fastest woman to solo over 2,400-mile journey

I broke my foot...and my race season is now over 🙈. Time to process some ambiguous grief, relax, and enjoy some being.

Science as a starting point, not taking the gift of being able to run for granted, why overthinking makes you slower, and a lot more.

Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients in sport. It is also one of the easiest to oversimplify. On one side, there is the old-school view that as long as athletes meet the recommended daily...

Jennifer Lichter set a new Western States course record on her debut 100-mile race. Coach John Fitzgerald explains how she did it.