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How a Dentist from Belgium Clipped a Day off the PCT Thru-Hike Record

How a Dentist from Belgium Clipped a Day off the PCT Thru-Hike Record

Corey Buhay|October 6, 2016
In 52 days, 8 hours, and 25 minutes, Karel Sabbe made short work of one of the country's longest trails. Setting a long trail speed recor...
How to Prevent Over-Use Injuries

How to Prevent Over-Use Injuries

Yitka Winn|September 20, 2016
Rule #1: Listen to your body. Injuries are the bane of many a runners' existence. But aside from being a frustration, injuries are also p...
The Best High-Elevation Runs in the Country

The Best High-Elevation Runs in the Country

Laura Bauer|September 16, 2016
High-altitude training isn't just for the pros anymore. Professional runners, including Nick Symmonds and Desiree Linden, have trained at...
How to Break into the Rewarding Sufferfest of Ultrarunning

How to Break into the Rewarding Sufferfest of Ultrarunning

Billy Hafferty|September 6, 2016
It won't be easy, and you'll probably lose a couple toenails, but Coach Hafferty's tips will carry you across the finish line of your first ...
Meet the USA 50K Trail Champion

Meet the USA 50K Trail Champion

REI Staff|September 14, 2015
A Q&A with Andy Wacker Andy Wacker made his debut to the world of ultra trail running with a bang, winning the USATF 50k Trail Champi...
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