In our special Spring Issue of Trail Runner:

MAD MAX ROMEY: Trail running's hyperenergetic artist-filmmaker uses running and painting to overcome lifelong personal challenges. By Doug Mayer. 

COVID-19: SPECIAL REPORT: 
Coronvirus Strikes a Colorado Trail-Running Family. By Sarah Lavender Smith
An Arizona Trail FKT Cut Short by the Pandemic. By Candice Burt
Processing Pregnancy on the Cusp of the Outbreak. By Yitka Winn
How Running Mindfully Can Get You Through Hard Times. By Elinor Fish

THE PUZZLE MASTER: How Courtney Dauwalter's curiosity and problem-solving push her to the brink of what's possible in ultrarunning. By Zoe Rom


In the special Annual Race Issue of Trail runner:

CLOUD CITY COMEBACK: Trail Running helped put Leadville on the map and on the verge of revitalization. By Brian Metzler. 

THE RESURRECTION OF ROB KRAR: Plumbing the depths of mental and physical darkness, he rises to new levels of success. By Claire Walla. Photos by James Q. Martin. 

COLORADO GOLD: Highlight images from our 2019 Trail Runner Photo Camp in Aspen, Colorado, in the height of the fall color explosion. 

2020 RACE DIRECTORY: With over 1,500 off-road events, our comprehensive listing is your go-to resource for this year's planning.  

In our December Issue of Trail Runner:

DEATH AND TAXES AND RUNNING INJURIES: They are all inevitable, but how do you keep filing an extension on running injuries? By David Roche.

PARTY TIME: The "World-Summit of Mountain Running - UTMB - brings thousands of runners together for a giant festival in the small French town of Chamonix at the base of Europe's largest mountain. By Zoe Rom.

UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT: A year after Hillary Allen rehabilitated from a devastating fall, she had to recover from another major injury and the darkness that came with it. By Brian Metzler. 

TRAIL TESTED: Five new snowshoes for trail runners. By Zoe Rom

TRAIL TIPS: Dehydrating your own foods offers healthy, portable and economical trail nutrition.

First Resort
Our annual Top Trail Towns picks for 2019 highlight great Colorado destinations, including Aspen, Crested Butte, Manitou Springs, Vail, Boulder, Leadville, and Silverton. 

Fastpacking 
Three women take on a fastpacking mission of Nevada’s gorgeous Ruby Crest Trail. 
PLUS: Fastpacking gear roundup.
 
Get Vertical
So-called “Vertical Running,” like the routes they travel, is trending up in a big way. It is increasingly part of the trail running culture in the U.S. In the process, it’s redefining what it means to trail run.

Trail Tested 
The slew of new fast hiking shoes are light, agile and perfect for fastpacking and backcountry running.

Nutrition
Six top do-it-yourself recipes for trail snacks. 

Training
How strength training both helps prevent injury and enhances performance. PLUS: top lifts and exercises for trail runners.

Trail Tips
How to gear up and train for your first fastpacking adventure.

In our August Issue, we celebrate the best trail running photos of the year. 

ISREAL VIBRATIONS: Famed U.S. ultrarunner and marathoner Michael Wardian takes on a new goal-to set an FKT on the 631mile Isreal National Trail, a surprisingly wild, unique and technical challenge. By Michael Benge.

RUN THE ROCKIES: During the summer of 2018, a keen group ticked off what they deem some of the most classic trail runs in the Canadian Rockies. By Greg Hill. 

EVERY SINGLE STREET: How running every road in San Francisco and running in the mountains are part of the same spectrum. By Rickey Gates. 

ANY GIVEN MOMENT: Running Nepal's 3 Passes Trail takes you off the beaten mule path. By Kim Storm.

NUTRITION: Should you adopt a low-carb, high-fat diet for performance gains. By Kylee Van Horn.

In our special Spring Shoe Review Issue:

UNBROKEN AND INDOMITABLE: A rogue's gallery of Hardrock 100-Mile Endurance Run veterans who have left both footprints and legacies at the iconic run. By Garret Graubins

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS: Tips for overcoming key issues all trail runners may face at some point. By David Roche

TRAILBLAZER: Faith Briggs is redefining the conversations about public lands and diversity in the sport. By Brooke Stephenson

THE DIRTY DOZEN: Our picks for the top trail shoes for spring 2019. by Megan Janssen

TRAIL TIPS: Optimize your breathing for a breakthrough racing season. By David Bidler

In our special annual issue of DIRT:
MI CASA ES SU CASA: Miguel Moreno created the UltraHouse, a permanent aid station to all. By Jaqueline Thompson.
HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: Seeking answers to the big questions. By Yitka Winn. 
THE FINISH LINE: Life-changing experiences coalesce at the end of the race. Photos by Howie Stern. 
WAITING FOR WALMSLEY: Behind the scenes of Jim Walmsley's record-breaking 2018 Western States 100 victory. By Megan Janssen. 
RUN IN THE SUN: Sun, sand, trails and elevation in the eastern Sierra paradise of Bishop, California, at the 2018 Trail Runner Photo Camp. 
RUNNING TO EXTREMES: In Europe, trail runners are heading higher- and some are dying. Will it happen here in North America? By Doug Mayer. 
THE GODFATHER: No group of people is more proud of what it has than Minnesota's trail runners, and no one embodies Minnesota trail runners better than Kurt Decker. By Alex Kurt.

In our Special Annual Race Issue: 
SPARTAN HITS THE TRAILS: Known for its loyal following, the OCR conglomerate debuts a 12-race trail series, devoid of obstacles, in 2019 to expand the tribe. By Megan Janssen. 

BACK IN THE GAME: Here's how Dave Mackey completed Colorado's daunting Leadman series less than two years after choosing to amputate his lower-left leg. By Brian Metzler. 

REACH FOR THE SKY: The final battle for victory in the 2018 Skyrunning World Championships and the Golden Trail Series. By Claire Maxted. 

TRAIL TESTED: 7 great race vests that will get you to the finish line. By Megan Janssen. 

ASK THE COACH: Gain power over self judgment + train like an elite over age 65. 

In our December Issue of Trail Runner

NEXT LEVEL: Sierre-Zinal continues to be an internationally coveted race- and it's only getting better. By Megan Janssen.

FROM THE WHITES TO THE ALPS: Two New England women are rising stars in the ultra-competitive Euro race scene. By Doug Mayer.

WINTER GAMES: Winter is the time for cross-training and getting out of your comfort zone. By Briant Metzler.

THE KING OF THE TRAILS: Rene Villalobos is a 59-year-old plumber with 350 ultras under his belt, and he never goes running without his angels. By Brooke Stephenson.

Top Trail Races, Fall Shoe Review, Gunhild Swanson, Kilian Jornet Slays UK Record

In our July issue of Trail Runner:

ISLAND ESCAPE: Trail running in the wild and rugged Faroe Islands. By Luke Nelson

THE ART OF SUFFERING: What it takes to survive the infamous 100-mile Barkley Marathons in the unforgiving mountains of Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee. Photos by Howie Stern

MELT DOWN: Running the Glacier Haute, from Chamonix to Zermatt. By Kim Strom
RUNNING THROUGH HISTORY: The inaugural run of The Jordan Trail. By Alfie Pearce-Higgins

PRO PHOTO TIP: Break the mold and your visual rut by shooting outside the box. Favorite Photo: Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run. By Randall Levensaler.

In the June issue of Trail Runner:

EDEN: Is Chamonix the Trail-Running Capitol of the World?

NORTH: "It Never Always Gets Worse" - living by these words of wisdom on an Appalachian Trail FKT attempt is easier said than done. Exerpt adapted from NORTH, Finding My Way on the Appalachian Trail, by Scott Jurek, with Jenny Jurek

SUCCESS IN FAILURE: Two women attempt a trailhead-to-summit run on the highest peak outside the Himalaya. 

2018 SPRING SHOE REVIEW: 9 excellent choices, including fresh new models and some significant upgrades to tried-and-true trail faves

RUN AMOK: Magnets for insults -guess some of us are just lucky

In the Annual issue of DIRT:

TO HELL AND BACK: Adam Casey ran with the Devil in order to save his life.

THE DUEL TO THE NEAR DEATH: How the Big’s Backyard Ultra almost killed everyone

OLD SCHOOL HERO: Scotty mills ran his first ultra in 1981. He’s since completed nearly 2000 including eight Hardrock 100s and 18 Western States 100s – and been a mentor to many.

JUST PLAIN HARD: Even after 20 years, the Plain 100 remains a specimen of old-school ultrarunning at its finest.

A LONG WAY GONE: A visual exploration of the recent phenomenon of 200-mile footraces.

FATHER OF FASTEST KNOWN TOWN: Buzz Burrell dreamed up FKTs and endurance adventures before they ever had names.

In the March issue of Trail Runner:
RISKY BUSINESS. As trail runners go deeper into the backcountry and higher on the mountains, risk grows exponentially. With a recent spate of backcountry accidents, experienced mountain runner Mike Foote addresses this growing concern
GREAT ESCAPES: Exploring the trail running scene in rural Cuba.
TRAIL TESTED - The latest in race vests for all runner body types and race distances.
FIX YOUR FORM: Poor mechanics, muscle imbalances and everyday habits could be affecting your running form. Here’s how to fix it. 
2018 SPRING GEAR GUIDE- Trail Runner's annual gear guide that highlights gear from the top brands in the sport.

In the January issue of Trail Runner:
FROM ZERO TO HERO. Coach David Roche shows how to build up from a running hiatus - or even having never run before - comfortably and safely, and take it to the next level for a goal race.
TRAIL TESTED - The latest in race vests for all runner body types and race distances.
RACE PACING - How should we go about conceptualizing how hard to go on different courses and distances?
2018 TRAIL RUNNER RACE DIRECTORY - Trail Runner's annual calendar is your complete resource for planning your season.

It's winter, but there is no end to trail adventures. In this issue:
   Wild Wilderness - an autumn fastpacking adventure on the tundra-like terrain of Washington's Pasayten Wilderness.
   The Dream Race - two runners' experiences at the 2017 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. Famous for its festive atmosphere, the UTMB winds its way around the glacier-capped Mont-Blanc range passing through 19 villages in France, Italy and Switzerland. This race is often listed as one of the world's toughest ultras.
    Beginner's Guide to Snowshoe Running  - why and how to trade running shoes for snowshoes.
    In the Wake of Legends - fell running is the traditional form of mountain running practiced in northern Britain. Many consider this to be the forerunner to the modern day mountain running.

In this October issue:
     Running Wild - Traversing the greater Yellowstone ecosystem in defense of public lands.
     A Long Hard Road Back to Hardrock - The story of the "almost full" recovery of Adam Campbell after a horrendous fall in the Canadian Rockies.
     The Alps in High Style - Running hut to hut on the famed Tour du Mont-Blanc route.

In this issue, Trail Runner focuses on public lands to address some of the issues public-lands users are facing and how they can be countered. In 'Running the Bears Ears," Morgan Sjogren writes from first-hand experience about Utah's massive and wild Bears Ears National Monument. Paul Cuno-Booth explores reasons not all users share the perspective of keeping public lands public and protecting them.

On a lighter note, we continue to explore the year around engagement our audience has with the trail running world by spotlighting eight key areas across North America that have year around access to the trails.

    Our editors tell us this issue reflects many dialects of a common trail running language: a backcountry adventure in Peru's rugged Cordillera Huayhuash; the quirky niche of pack-burro racing in Colorado's High Rockies; and the post-race delirium shared by an ultrarunner and his crew.
    In "Running Man," we share Mike Wardian's unwavering stoke for the trails.
    In "Mountain Soul," Dan Pattitucci writes about the life of Swiss trail runner and climber Ueli Steck, who recently passed away in an attempted Everest climb.

In this issue, we celebrate our sport's wonderful geographic variety. In "Big City Bucket List," we present the five best trails within an easy drive of the five biggest U.S.A. cities. Our founding editor of Trail Runner, Brian Metzler profiles the mountain-runner extraordinaire Joe Gray, and way down south, Mike Hermsmeyer chronicles the Last Desert Race, a multi-stage event among the penguins and vastness of Antarctica. In "The Edge of Possible," we explore the recent phenonenom of the 200-mile footrace.

Our fourth edition of DIRT is dedicated to long-form storytelling that celebrates the trail running culture and adventure at all levels. 
*In a Race With No End, Andy Pearson recounts running continuous laps on a 4.1667-mile loop through the Tennessee woods.
*Dakota Jones shares a trip to Ireland where his times in the pubs with friends is as memorable as the mountain running.
*Three friends share an unexpectedly wild experience exploring Idaho's White Cloud Wilderness.
*Steamboat Springs, CO, is a must-visit trail-running town .... but watch out for the wildlife.
*Bryan Powell shares his evolution of emotion running the Ultra Trail Gobi Race.
*Deep in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, a motley bunch of runners taps the realm beyond races on a quest for joy.

The March issue cover features our 2016 Trophy Series runner of the most Trophy Series races, Dale Reicheneder who ticked off 25 series races. This is Reicheneder's third year reigning as the Trail Fiend. Last year, more than 200 independent races across North America participated in the series.
Also in this issue:
*David Roche shows you long runs are money in the bank in your training routine with details on how to do them, whether you're training for a 10K or a 100-miler.
*Breast cancer survivor Alison Chavez runs at the back of the pack, but she is a champion.
*A fat-adapted diet might help you avoid the bonk.
*Best treadmill workouts for a first 50-miler.
*Exploring the recently undammed Elwha River Valley, Washington


    Trail Runner's January issue gets you in the mood for a year full of events. This issue includes information about more than 1,600 2017 events, and there is a wall calendar to track when you want to run where.
    Also in this issue:
*Trail-tested mid-weight jackets.
*Strength training for stability
*Coach's advice on engaging your glutes and pre-work runs.
    Plus a look at a new style of trail races that head straight up a peak, and traversing 70 miles of the Greys River Range in Wyoming in below zero weather.

Thrive this winter, with Trail Runner's Winter Runnning Guide. Tips on gear, technique and tactics for the off season. If you embrace it and employ the right clothes and gear, winter might become your favorite season.
Other content in this issue includes how America's great marathoners stacked up against single track in Marathoners vs the Mountains.
*Ricky Gates goes shelter to shelter on a Lake Superior adventure.
*Two friends get more than they bargained for when they tackle the Kokopeli Trail in Utah.
*Take your mark highlights 8 winter races that will ward off the chill.

In this issue, Trail Runner recognizes Jim Walmsley, who inspired us with his performance at the Western States 100, even though he ended up off course with just 7 miles to go.
In gear, take a look at 11 new trail shoes for fall running.
Also in this issue, Trail Runner brings you inspiring images from their 2016 photo camp on Colorado's Western Slope. 
Take Your Mark highlights Alabama's Pinhoti 100 as the Beast of the Southeast.
Trail Runner sorts through the latest claims about Vitamin D in nutrition, and takes a look at power meters as a tool for workout tracking.

Trail Runner takes you on a tour of eight great trail towns in North America that stand in the shadows of giants. These are mountain meccas for trail runners.
Also in this issue:
*Kahill Gonzalez was a career criminal doing time for burglary until he started running in a prison yard. 
*Jeff Browning and Fred Marmsater take you into the wilds of Owhyee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon.
*Runners and kayakers square off with Ricky Gates.
*Escape to Easter Islands for the traditional trail race where runners go barefoot , carry bananas, and train in isolation.

In this Issue:100 years in, America's National Parks offer more trails than ever for adventurous runners. Check out the single track havens in eight National Parks in the July issue,Also in this issue, Trail Runner asks what can the trail running communicty learn from this year's tragedy in Patagonia during the Ultra Fiord And for an off the grid adventure, check out the newest adventure races through the hills and villages of Sri Lanka, In departments in this issue, we revisit the Breck Crest Marathon in Take Your Mark, and Libby Sauter takes us on a rim-to-rim-to-rim adventure in three National Parks.

"Trail running is not just about sport. It's about culture and community, enduring and adventuring, travel and travails. Its about getting there and back, and maybe getting a little grit on your face along the way." Paul Cuno-Booth
In this issue, take you on these kind of adventures with a trip to Mexico with Ricky Gates where we explore the edges of humanity in the depths of Copper Canyon.
For those ready to compete in a trail marathon, we spotlight nine unique races across North America.
And every spring, we showcase some of the best new trail shoes on the market, and this year we feature eight of the best.
Trail Tips shows you how to get started with obstacle-course racing, and three top trail runners tell us about their plant-based diets.

Every year Trail Runner puts together a special issue about the culture and community of trail running to inspire our readers to go deeper physically and metaphorically. Kicking off this issue, Ricky Gates writes about tracking down his globetrotting sister in Uganda for a marathon run up Mount Elgon. "Yankee Grit" explores the rich history of trail running in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The "Quest to Endure" tells a story about two women who use trail running as a means to cope with MS. High-alpine images from an impromptu romp in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains and a 600-mile  run through the Canadian Rockies will inspire you to create your own epic trail running adventure. And there is much more...

Spring Training Guide. Get ready for your strongest, fastest season yet with how to info on structuring your training and getting in peak shape.
Tough Love. Duluth is the town whose winters and jagged trails offer as much challenge as they reward. If you can cut it there, you'll understand why more and more people are coming to and not leaving this city.
Behind the Smile. On skis or in running shoes, Emelie Forsberg is a force to be reckoned with. 
Take Your Mark. The Eastern States 100 is making waves in the East Coast trail running community and beyond.
2016 Trail Runner Trophy Series is presented by Altra Running. Turn to page 62 for a directory of this year's races.

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