Weeks into training for her first trail ultra, Jennifer Heckman wondered what she ever saw in those crowded urban marathons on pavement. The trails were so peaceful and serene! But then the long runs, ...

Ready to run an ultramarathon? Intrigued, but terrified? Ultra running might sound intimidating, but with a little ...

It’s the start of a new year, and maybe you’ve always wanted to do an ultramarathon. If you’re a road marathoner, the jump won’t be all that much—an “ultra” is anything longer than 26.2 miles. The ...

Gathering speed, the slow running fitness trend is showing no signs of slowing down. Also known as moving at a relaxed or 'sexy' pace, it's the antithesis of clock-watching, time-governed splits and ...