UltraRunning Jun/Jul 2026
UltraRunning magazine released its June/July 2026 issue, featuring 22 articles that explore a wide spectrum of ultrarunning topics. The issue includes race reports, scientific examinations of hallucinations, night‑running strategies, and destination guides from New Zealand to the Canadian Rockies. Notable pieces spotlight emerging events like the Lake Vian Hilltop Run and veteran perspectives from athletes such as Dean Karnazes. The cover photo captures runner Justin Smith at the 100‑mile Lake Vian race.
Heat Training: Optimization, Not Maximization
Heat acclimation improves performance in hot races, but athletes often over‑train by adding lengthy heat‑stress sessions that compromise overall fitness. Recent research shows a minimum effective dose—6 to 10 post‑exercise sauna or hot‑water immersion sessions—delivers the same physiological benefits without...
What’s the Issue W/ Amy Clark
Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark joins host Scotty Sandow on the Ultrarunning Magazine podcast to preview the April/May 2026 issue. The conversation spans mountain‑racing strategies for flatlanders, Clark’s first‑hand account of the Barkley Marathons, and Dr. Nick Tiller’s AI‑powered training plans. Listeners...
Sandi Nypaver: At Home in the Mountains
Sandi Nypaver discovered ultrarunning after a youth‑ambassador trek in the Arctic and entered her first 100‑mile race in 2010. She transitioned from college basketball to coaching, building a business that emphasizes health, joy, and long‑term sustainability. Over 15 years she...
200-Milers Vs. 100-Milers
Annie Hughes, a 27‑year‑old ultrarunner, captured the Moab 240 title in her debut 200‑mile race, highlighting the distinct challenges of multi‑day ultras. She explains that the first night often forces runners into sleep deprivation, while the second night sees a surge...
Southern Grit Endurance Challenge: Something for Everyone
The Southern Grit Endurance Challenge launched its inaugural event in Kentucky’s rugged Knobs Region, offering a 5.4‑mile loop with over 1,100 feet of elevation gain. Participants could choose 3, 6, 12, or 24‑hour formats for both running and rucking, attracting a...
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 2, 2026
The UltraRunning Magazine calendar lists 56 North American ultramarathons for the first weekend of May, spotlighting events in California, Ohio, Arizona, New York, and British Columbia. Featured races include the Miwok 100K in Stinson Beach, CA, with 11,500 feet of elevation gain and a...
A Legends Trail Story
Frank Henning’s race report chronicles his third‑place effort in the 350‑kilometre Legends Trail 350, a grueling winter ultramarathon across Belgium’s Ardennes. Having already finished the Great Escape 200K and Bello Gallico 200K, Henning is now three‑quarters of the way through the Legends Trail Grand...
How to Run & Crew Your First 100K
Ellie Baxter completed her first ultra‑trail challenge, the 62‑mile, 11,000‑foot Gorge Waterfalls 100K, guided by pro runner Kat Edwards Anderson and crew chief Jason Anderson. The discussion covers everything from nutrition and hydration to aid‑station logistics and mental support. Kat...
REVIEW: HOKA ZINAL 3 TRAIL SHOE
Ultra Running Magazine’s review of the HOKA Zinal 3 highlights the shoe’s redesign for fast, technical trail running. The third‑generation model adds a supercritical EVA midsole and a proprietary sticky‑rubber outsole, swapping out the previous Vibram Megagrip compound. A leno‑weave textile...
Your Aerobic System Isn’t Broken
The article debunks "Aerobic deficiency syndrome" (ADS) as a marketing invention lacking any peer‑reviewed scientific basis. It critiques Phil Maffetone’s MAF method, showing that the 180‑minus‑age heart‑rate formula is not physiologically validated and can mislead athletes. The piece then outlines...
22 Hours on Cardiac Hill
Matthew Buckmaster marked his 40th birthday with an extreme endurance test on Cardiac Hill in Auburn State Recreation Area. He set out for 40 steep laps but weather turned the trail into a raging waterfall, forcing him to stop after...
Ellaney Matarese: Ivy Track to Cactus Trails
Ellaney Matarese, a 2025 Harvard graduate and former All‑American middle‑distance runner, has quickly risen in the ultra‑running scene. After a surprise win in a local 10k, she placed third at the Kodiak 50k and seventh in her debut Black Canyon...
REVIEW: TRAIL SOCKS SPRING ROUNDUP
The spring roundup reviews eight trail‑focused socks ranging from $19 to $40, highlighting advances in moisture management, odor control, and sustainable materials. Drymax introduces a hydrophobic, padded crew with antimicrobial fibers, while Darn Tough blends merino wool and synthetics for...
Kat Edwards Anderson
Professional ultra‑trail runner and coach Kat Edwards Anderson is gearing up for her second start at the 250‑mile Cocodona race. In a recent interview, she recounts her evolution from a burned‑out high‑school runner to a rising star in ultrarunning, crediting...