Trail Runner

On Friday, November 7, President Trump issued an official pardon for Sunseri, the 33-year-old mountain runner found guilty of breaking federal law inside Grand Teton National Park. The presidential pardon marks a bookend to a 14-month legal ordeal. bit.ly/498fgFk

The big toe creates the majority of foot stability and is critical in push-off. Improve its activation, strength and mobility to run more effectively and avoid injury. bit.ly/4bDLkj4

Giant ferns, epic ridgelines, and (free) huts, the 110-mile Sunshine Coast Trail just north of Vancouver has it all—minus the classic PNW crowds. bit.ly/47OEWob

A backyard ultra competitor is only as good as the team around them. And 2025 world champ Phil Gore’s team may just be the best in this very niche, very eccentric biz. bit.ly/3X05yNR

President of the American Trail Running Association and practicing attorney Adam Chase tackles the polarizing issue of loud phone usage on public land. bit.ly/3LtxOWy

The sign over the inflatable start/finish line of the 2025 Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championship reads “there is no finish,” but that’s not true. There was a finish, for one runner anyway. It just took 114 hours and 475 miles of running to get there. bit.ly/47ar7Bi

“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, by far,” he told us after battling through winter conditions to shave 10 minutes off the record set by ultrarunning legend François D’Haene. bit.ly/4qfrkL3

It may come as a surprise to the Barkley and Laz faithful, but Cantrell had never before been asked about a profile, let alone a book, with him as the subject when Jared Beasley approached him in 2022. bit.ly/46W7GME

As a runner, you don’t need to be especially flexible. What you need more than flexibility is mobility, the capacity to actively move a joint through a normal range of motion with efficiency and strength. bit.ly/4oichys

Nowhere in this unassuming state makes the list of America’s best trail running towns. In winter the woods are skeletal, naked really, all ribs and collarbones, giving you line-of-sight right into the guts of the woods and mountains. bit.ly/4ql89Qb

Just because the government has shut down doesn’t mean your legs have to. We checked in with Kathleen Turner, the executive director of Runners for Public Lands, to glean a few useful tips. bit.ly/3VYUlwC

Paying a little bit of attention to personal hygiene when training and racing goes a long way. And best practices aren’t always intuitive. bit.ly/4mYwR60

As the greatest trail runner of all time continues to climb to new heights, we sat down with him in person to unpack his relationship with the sport and himself. bit.ly/3XxSY9U

"Chamonix is almost magical because of its awe-inspiring mountains, international community of runners, and wide range of races throughout the year. I hope more trail runners get the opportunity to experience it." bit.ly/4dyiMb6

Even in mild weather, dogs can overheat quickly, and they’re not very good at telling their humans they need a break. bit.ly/3M2xuv1

Strong, repeatable downhill running is a major factor predicting trail running performance. So how can athletes improve how their physiology responds to downhills? bit.ly/3wD7AWL

Here are some of the wildest, longest and most rugged running trails accessible within an easy day’s drive of America’s five largest cities. bit.ly/4dHwtnQ

Some athletes swear by ice baths, infrared saunas and deep tissue massage. For this Catalan trail running and mountaineering icon, the secret to two decades of record-breaking performances is much simpler. bit.ly/3XLMl3Q

Ultras are for everyone who is motivated by the allure of seeing just how far they can go. This guide is for athletes without coaches or backgrounds in training philosophy looking to chase their scariest dreams. bit.ly/3oR8YBo

Take a look at the gear we’re turning to most as the days grow shorter and crisper. bit.ly/3zLIaeW