Runners at the Taiwania Ultra Trail run through the local lush forest

Running Through the Misty Clouds to explore ancient “Trees that Touch the Moon”

Located in the rugged mountains of Northeastern Taiwan, the Taiwania Ultra Trail is one of the island’s most legendary trail running events. The course takes place on a restricted-access forest path, granting runners a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in Taiwan’s most precious old-growth forests. Another awe-inspiring moment ...
A woman is sitting cross-legged on the floor wearing woolen socks and a chunky sweater and journaling, doing her 2025 reflection

Reflect on Your Running & Celebrate Your Progress to Keep Moving Forward (+ Journaling Prompts)!

As we near the end of 2025, let's pause for a moment and take a deep breath together. There's something precious we often overlook in our busy lives—and that is taking time for reflection. Specifically, reflection on your (2025) running journey. You see, when you're caught up in chasing the next race or hitting that new personal record, you ...
Anna Sandhu runs in the early-morning dark at the San Francisco Marathon

How Anna Sandhu, SFM’s Youngest Finisher at 13, Keeps Running and Reimagining Gut Health

COVID and Learning to Love Running When the pandemic hit and life slowed down, running became my anchor. The world felt uncertain, but those early miles and long yoga sessions gave my days structure and calm. During that time, I realized something important: I didn’t just enjoy running, I genuinely loved it. It wasn’t just training; it ...
Three runners celebrate together at the finish line of the 2025 San Francisco Marathon, ready for the next challenge

So You’ve Done a Marathon. What’s Your Next Challenge?

Have you gotten over the “I’m never doing this again” phase? Are you starting to think about what’s next? You could, in theory, do ‘this’ again. Or you could take it a step further. You’ve done the marathon. Now, you may want to find your next challenge after the marathon—and there’s a world of possibilities waiting for you; ...
A woman celebrates her run on the Great Wall of China, one of the running destinations.

Hottest Running Destinations for 2025

Destination races are a great way to see the world, offering a unique opportunity to combine running and travel. Sometimes, signing up for a race can even help you finally make those plans and book those flights. If you're still unsure about your 2025 travel plans, here are 12 hand-picked running destinations eagerly awaiting your arrival! ...
A runner is running across and away from a 2025 sign on a road, running towards the rising sun, starting work on his New Year Goals

Run Your Best Year Yet: Inspiration, Goal-Setting & Strategies for 2025 Success

Happy (almost) New Year! We hope that you're going to enjoy the celebrations because soon, it’ll be time to start training again. After the Holidays and, hopefully, lots of good-quality rest and recovery, you might be ready to head out of the door once more. January 1 is also the prime time for New Year resolutions; what will your 2025 look ...
Matt Cavanaugh runs next to a water hole during the Atacama Crossing. Photo Credit: Thiago Diz/Racing the Planet

1K12M: How Kidney Donors Matt Cavanaugh & Hilary Baude Save Lives and Keep on Running

Donate a kidney, win one of the most grueling ultramarathons out there? No problem. And for active duty US Army Strategist, runner, and living kidney donor Matt Cavanaugh, it was just a warm-up. This year, together with teacher, athlete, and another living kidney donor Hilary Baude, they're taking on 12 marathons to show runners that "they ...
Martinus Evans holds his new book Slow AF Run Club

Martinus Evans & The Slow AF Run Club: Just Start Moving, the Rest Will Take Care of Itself

When his doctor told him to "lose weight or die," he bought his first pair of running shoes and headed straight to a gym. He immediately fell off the treadmill. Still, he became a runner on the same day. Meet Martinus Evans, the founder of the Slow AF Run club, a runner, a published author, and a "real complex man." Written & edited by ...
Trail and ultramarathon running in the desert

Trail and Ultra Running Special: From Inspiration to Know-How

Welcome to the Trail and Ultra Running Special! Whether you’re new to trails and have never heard of ultrarunning or you’re a seasoned trail beast who has run conquered distances some don’t even like to drive, this one’s for you. Written and edited by Pavlína Marek Sure, roads are great, especially when they take you on a ...
Two runners are out on their cold-weather winter run. They're smiling and enjoying the snowy landscape. Build healthy winter habits that go beyond performace!

Winter Habits to Help You Through the Dark Days with Success

Winter can be a tough time to stay on track with your health and fitness goals. Long hours of darkness, the holidays, and the lack of any races on the horizon all make it challenging to stay motivated. However, it can also be a great time to focus on some non-racing health goals and build some healthy winter habits that go beyond your ...