Comfort is king when it comes to ultra trail running shoes. These are the shoes you should be able to rely on over long and ...

The thought of coming last in a race fills some people with dread. However, when you run an ultra marathon, the attitude is very different. In fact, the opposite can be true. At these events, just ...

A sub-brand of German sporting-gear giant Adidas, Terrex specializes in producing apparel for the outdoors. These sleek shoes are aimed at trail runners doing any sort of distance, up to and including ...

It took about 18 miles for Benny Hickok to realize exactly why the race earned the designation as Indiana’s “toughest trail race.” For starters, the trails guiding racers through the Owen-Putnam State ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — The sun rose over Lake Michigan as Joe Goodkin, 48, shuffled along the shoreline. “I really like who I am when I’m running,” he said. Goodkin, who majored in classics at the University ...

Running is not a one-size-fits all exercise. People of every age, background and ability can partake in the energising, therapeutic, health-boosting left-right-left of the sport. And the sport itself ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Entering the ultramarathon scene can be daunting, especially for casual runners who have never ...

The hottest new event in distance running sounds like a riddle. The fastest runner doesn’t always win. It has no finish line. And it can drive adults to eat baby food. Behold the backyard ...

For trail runners in Chattanooga, the trails of Lookout or Signal Mountain offer rugged beauty and challenge. But for those who are looking to expand their sights to the next adventure outside of the ...