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Why the Black Canyon 100k Deserves Your Attention: The Ultimate Early Season Test
One of the most important races on the U.S. ultra-running calendar takes place every February. It’s the grueling 100-kilometer journey along Arizona's iconic Black Canyon Trail. This is the ultimate early season test.
Mary Denholm Crushes JFK 50 Ultra
HPT Athlete Mary Denholm shares her experience and fueling logistics employed to take silver at the JFK 50 and break the previous women's record.
Pushing the Limits of Carbs and Hydration at the Javelina 100 Mile
After a stunning day at the Leadville Trail 100, David Roche set his sights on the Javelina 100 where he could earn a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100. It wasn't just another race, it was a chance to confirm his faith in high-carb fueling and challenge the limits of what he thought was possible.
Fueling an Epic Mountain Race
This piece is shared by Rachel Drake, a guest writer and trail runner who recently competed in the Mammoth Trail Fest. She shares her experience fighting for the podium, fueling strategy, and tips she thinks fellow athletes could learn from when the race day nerves come around.
Lucy Bartholomew Does the Double: UTMB and IRONMAN World Champs
As a professional athlete, the UTMB or IRONMAN World Champs would be a pinnacle event to perform at. Lucy? She is doing both, 3 weeks apart. Tune in to learn a bit more about how she approaches this daring double.
Dauwalter Dominates in Nice
Courtney Dauwalter’s victory at the 2024 Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB was anything but routine, despite her dominant season. While a top three would qualify her for next year’s Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), she pushed herself to the limit – crushing the field by five hours.
More Than a Race: Why Tara Warren is Running the Rocky Mountain Slam
Tara Warren is running one of the most challenging series in the world and may be the first woman in eight years to do so. However, Warren’s purpose for running the Rocky Mountain Slam (RMS) is so much deeper than just accomplishment: it’s about raising money and awareness for ALS.
David Roche Makes History at Leadville Trail 100
David Roche made history by running the Leadville 100-mile race in 15 hours, 26 minutes and 34 seconds, breaking a 19-year-old course record for the Race Across the Sky. Roche had never competed in a 100-mile race before Cloud City. Read more to hear from the trail runner, coach, and host of the podcast Some Work All Play.