I was working a race last summer and chatting it up with those around me. “Have you ever done an ultra?” a lady asked me as we handed out race packets and welcomed athletes, the sun peeking above the ...

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? I’m about 24 weeks out from Leadville and in the middle phase of training, ...

DNF stands for ‘did not finish’ – the acronym no ultrarunner wants assigned to their race result. For amateurs, DNFing is loaded with emotion – but attrition rates are extremely common ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." OVER 15,000 FEET of elevation gain across steep climbs and high-altitude passes await me in August at the ...