Piolets d'Or Announces the "Significant Ascents" of 2023
This list of 68 climbs is effectively a "long list" used to select nominees of the prestigious alpine award.
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Ultra Resilience: The Tough Go Trail Running
A trail runner and endurance athlete’s take on heartbreak, and how he copes when the going gets tough. Queenstown,
Running a 100-Minute Mile at The Barkley Fall Classic
It's around 2 pm of a much-awaited Saturday in the woods of Tennessee. I'm bleeding from
Snow, Mud, Sweat and Tears: An Actif Epica First
It’s the middle of peak winter in Manitoba and tears are rolling down my face in pain and despair.
2017 Mission: Race 717 km at 17 Marathons to raise $17,000
Chris White has raced 8 marathons over the last couple of months. With his eyes set on raising $17,000
New Ultimate Direction FKT Grants Awarded
FKTs—fastest known times—are the holy grail for elite endurance athletes these days. To set a speed record running
One-legged IronMan: “Sometimes you gotta sweat blood.. and tears”
Three years ago, Charlie Lewis hobbled out of hospital leaving his right leg behind on the operating table. Today, the
Women Runners Equal Men in Palestine Marathon
The Palestine Marathon started off as a reaction to Hamas’ attempt to stop women like Sara Naim from running. On
Running Heaven Beats Migraine Hell
Frauke Poeschmann had chronic migraine when she found a safe haven. Running. Her attacks dropped from 20 a month to
Destined to Run: How a Pro Runner was Born
How does a young, aspiring skier, became one of the best-known ultra trail runners in the world? This is Nikki’
Running 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents
Michael Wardian ran 7 marathons in 7 consecutive days on 7 continents—all in under 3 hours each at World
It’s a Lonely Road to Adventure
Once there was a broken man who regained his spirit in the most unusual way. He started running away from
When the Weather Outside is Frightful
How an always-cold runner makes it through the white season. One of my many character flaws is that I am