Runner: Coach Tyler (TJ) Harms-SynkiewName of "Event": Spirit of Adventure 100-Miler Date(s) of event: 01/03/2026 Time to complete: 32 hours 30 minutes Location: San Diego, California Gear - What did you bring? Standard running gear that I would bring for a 100-miler: running pack, nutrition, water, rain jacket, sunscreen, lube, etc. Fuel - What did you consume and/or not consume? I fueled off of a wide variety of things. I ...

Race: Leadville 100 Miler Runner: Coach TJ Harms-SynkiewRace Date: 08/22/2026 Location: Leadville, Colorado Results: 23:49:55 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the Hope Pass section. I have trained on it many times and it is one of my favorite trails in Colorado. I love climbing and was eager for this part of the course. Because of the reroute, miles 90-97 were ...

Race: Bighorn 100-Miler Runner: Coach TJ Harms-SynkiewRace Date: 06/19/2026 Location: Dayton, Wyoming Results: 29:40:00 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the scenery. This was my first time experiencing the Bighorn Mountains. I will definitely go back to explore on my own I liked the backcountry aid stations and appreciated all of the work that must have gone into put those into ...

Race: The Ascent at Mountain Air Runner: Coach Tim EarleyRace Date: 09/19/2026 Location: Burnsville, NC Results: 32:36/5th Place OA Photo: Laura Comola 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It's a really unique event, a road 5k with 1,800 feet of elevation gain at the Mountain Air community. It's hard to find a road 5k with more elevation gain. The race ends at an ...

Race: Dark Divide 100 miler Runner: Coach Jason PohlRace Date: 09/04/2026 Location: Randle, Washington Results: 34:10:22, 44th out of 123 starters Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/20065882514/overview Photo: Jenna Dobson/Let’s Wander Productions 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Remoteness: Even with a much larger field now that the race is a Hardrock 100 qualifier, there are long stretches of this course where you’ll be completely ...

I am not a cook. Or a baker. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a pretty regular (and excellent) snack for me. And mac and cheese is a pretty regular (and excellent) dinner. I eat like a kid. Because a kid I am. It’s not laziness. It’s efficient. It’s also frugal. Eating like a kid makes sense. But I’m also a runner. Last year I ate (ingested? Not sure ...

Race: Parrots & Margaritas 5K 🍹🦜 Runner: Coach Stephanie HamiltonRace Date: 09/05/2026 Location: Key West, Florida 🏝 Results: 19:27 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the atmosphere! The vibe was very “Key West”, which always makes for a fun experience! One of my favorite aspects of local road races is seeing the community come out and enjoy the running and racing ...

Race: San Francisco Marathon Runner: Coach Stephanie HamiltonRace Date: 07/26/2026 Location: San Francisco, California Results: 03:13:09 Elevation Gain: 1300 feet Start Time: 5:15am PST Race Summary: As soon as I registered for The San Francisco Marathon, I instantly LOCKED IN. The early mornings. The two-a-days. The Saturday long runs. ALL OF IT. I had one clear goal: Qualify for the 2027 Boston Marathon. Come race week, I knew I had ...

Race: Big Alta 100k Runner: Coach Jason PohlRace Date: 03/21/2026 Location: Marin County, CA Results: 12:17 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/17810203845/overview Photo: James Holk (@jamesholk); Freetrail (@runfreetrail) and Daybreak Racing (@daybreakracing) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Coastal views Legendary trails Well-organized operation that supports a full weekend of trail running. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for ...

Race: Ute 100 Mile Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-ScottRace Date: 08/08/2026 Location: La Sal Mountains, UT Results: DNF at mile 91 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I’ve been doing a lot of higher profile events recently. I was stoked to return to a grassroots, no frills, no fanfare event. It was all about the runners and the adventure. I love when a course ...

Race: Lululemon SeaWheeze 2026 Runner: Coach Amanda Hamilton Race Date: 08/08/2026 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Results: 2:10:34 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The VIBES, location, and race weekend activations. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Crowd support could have been better. There were enthusiastic cheer zones at several points along the course, but when you ...

What if you could make every race feel like a successful race? What if you could finish each training run feeling satisfied? What if you could start that process today? As runners we’re familiar with goals: time goals, distance goals, results goals, pace goals. These are called outcome or performance goals and are influenced by many external variables - the weather, your body on the day, other competitors; which are ...

Race: Crazy Mountain 100 Runner: Coach Ricky Urias Race Date: 07/24/2026 Location: Willsall MT to Lennep MT Results: 29:42:43 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? What stood out to me just as much as the course itself was the community surrounding this race. It felt like a gathering of old friends reconnecting while welcoming complete strangers as if they had been part of ...

Race: La Thuile Ultra - 70km, 4000m ascent Runner: Coach Lauren Irwin Race Date: 07/25/2026 Location: La Thuile, Italy 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The views - Monte Bianco and glaciers The variety of terrain: high alpine pastures, lakes, river crossings, forest, steep rock climbs, mountain crests - you really have it all! The dawn start - the colours in the mountains ...

Race: San Juan Solstice 50 Runner: Coach Kyle Fulmer Race Date: 06/20/2026 Location: Lake City, CO Results: https://ultrasignup.com/m_results_event.aspx?did=133245#id2392586 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/19003824675 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Old school vibes, and community feel! The whole town really does come out to support the race, and with a population of only 400 its a great way to meet almost every resident! Getting above ...

Runner: Christopher Russell Race Date: 06/06/2026 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Results: 8th overall, 4th masters, 2nd age group (50-59) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Supporting our veterans Got to meet some great people Shattered my PR by more than 1 minute Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Nothing. It was great! Weird factor – ...

Race: Flagstaff Crest 40 Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 05/08/2026 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Results: Overall:32 DP:10 Photo: Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Day Before Sign Up: not many ultra events allow for spontaneity! Cocodona Vibes: I didn’t run the full 250 this time, but I did get to cross the same finish line with all those indescribable Coco vibes ...

Team RunRun coach Ryan Sheehy knows you can probably do an ultramarathon. He also knows how and why. Ryan digs into the important question of how to train for an ultra when you have a life! Everyone has a reason it won't work. The schedule. The kids. The job. The energy. Those reasons are real. They are also the same reasons that make finishing an ultramarathon one of the most ...

Race: Eugene Marathon Runner: Coach Jonathan Cheng Race Date: 04/26/2026 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 3:34:33 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/18270176253 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The race was extremely well organized! There were a plethora of porta-potties that didn't require waiting in line, aside from lines that formed 10 minutes before race start. The community. With the race being in the Track Town ...

Race: OMD 50k by UTMB Race Date: May 1, 2026 Runner: Julie Urbanski Location: Seia, Portugal (Serra da Estrela) Results: 8:19, ~top 1/3 overall Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/18334578998 The relentless climb up Torre, we still had about another 30-45 minutes after this point! 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery - I've run several races around Portugal and this was pretty epic (I haven't ...

Race: Honolulu Marathon Runner: Coach Jonathan Cheng Race Date: 12/14/2025 Location: Honolulu, HI Results: 3:51:29 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/16744761343 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The scenery! Running 26.2 miles in paradise is an unbeatable experience, with sweeping ocean views, friendly neighborhood vibes, and a run past Diamond Head. It's arguably one of the most beautiful races I've ever run. The spectators are ...

TRR coach Chris Poole shares tips and insights in his 2025 Eugene Marathon race report to help you be your best on race day. Let's go! Race: 2025 Eugene Marathon Runner: Coach Chris PooleRace Date: 04/27/2025 Location: Eugene, OR Results: 2:57:11 Photo: Eugene Marathon 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the Race Atmosphere! Tracktown USA is such a vibe- and you ...

Being a woman in sport is challenging to say the least, yet the reward of accomplishing your goal while also battling hormonal changes throughout every month is so worth it. To be successful and have longevity as a female in distance running, you must understand how such an endurance-heavy sport affects various hormones in the body. You must work with your hormones, not against them. With the right fueling and ...

Photo: iDaph Race: Asheville Marathon & Half Runner: Coach Tanner Amrhien Race Date: 03/21/2026 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Results: 3:24:04 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? People always! The Asheville community is resilient after Hurricane Helene. The community rallies around events like this and they show their support for those that support their community through running. The views. Anywhere you look, you can ...

Get all the Eugene Marathon info you need to be your best on race day. Race reports, a pre-race zoom call, and more! Eugene Marathon 2018 1. Pre-Race Zoom Call With the Eugene Marathon coming up soon, we’re bringing veterans and first-timers together to ask questions, share insights and build some excitement heading into race weekend! Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026Time: 8pm PSTLocation: Call Recording Coaches joining us: Chris Poole ...

Race: London Marathon Runner: Coach Nicole Thome Race Date: 04/27/2025 Location: London, UK Results: 4:18:42 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14302991450/ 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Energy Spectators The city itself! Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Not really. It's a crowded course but that's normal for World Majors. Weird factor – What’s the weirdest ...

A London Marathon Race Report from TRR coach Kylie Cardoso. Tips on how to run your best race at this iconic WMM! Race: London Marathon Runner: Coach Kylie Cardoso Race Date: 04/27/2025 Location: London, UK Results: 2:58:22 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The crowds! All of the iconic sights you run by Very well organized throughout Not so much – Aspects of ...

This is the Team RunRun hub for everything Run the River Marathon race info! Course information, racing tips, coaching advice, and more, so that you can be your best on race day at this awesome PNW event! 1. Pre-Race Zoom Call With the Run the River Marathon coming up soon, we’re bringing veterans and first-timers together to ask questions, share insights and build some excitement heading into race weekend! Date: ...

In this post, find all the Boston Marathon race info you could possibly want to know. Read on for our runners' reviews of the course, the wait before the race, the gear for bad weather, and more! 1. Pre-Race Zoom Call Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. EST Call Recording: https://youtu.be/rJKXxiov_k8 2. Pre-Race Shakeout Run Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. local time Location: Meet at ...

Race: Arches Ultra 50K Runner: Coach Shelby Fox Race Date: 01/31/2026 Location: Moab, Utah Results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=124108#id2683039 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Sweeping views near Arches National Park Great aid station volunteers Comfortable cutoff time for 50K Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Only two photographers, both in the first 8 miles of the race ...

Team RunRun Coach Kelsey McGill shares her experience going all in on the Tempe Burrito League 2026!! What the heck is it? What did she learn? and what did she win?! PC: Andy Bottiglieri. 2026 Tempe Burrito League Winners Troy Croxdale and Kelsey McGill What the heck is Tempe Burrito League? Jamil Coury, founder of Aravaipa Running, teamed up with Connor Dyer and created Burrito League in January 2026 as ...

Welcome! Here we share all kinds of Tokyo Marathon Info to help you have your best race on race day, and to help you prepare for the big challenge ahead. We also provide events to provide you with some firsthand knowledge as well some TRR camaraderie! Let's go! Table of contents1. Pre-Race Zoom Call 2. Shakeout Run3. Tokyo Marathon Race Intel4. Race Reports5. Tokyo Marathon Coaching Info 1. Pre-Race Zoom ...

Photo: Jake-Southard-Visuals-@jakesouthardvisuals TRR Coach Emily Keddie shares insight, fun, and tips for success in her Spike Camp 12 hour race report - Enjoy! Race: Spike Camp 12 Hour Runner: Coach Emily Keddie Race Date: 01/24/2026 Location: Mt. Pisgah, Eugene, Oregon Results: 12 Hours of Mt. Pisgah laps! (1100'/ 3 miles per lap) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The community: both the intersection ...

TRR Coach Chris Poole shares his insights about this awesome Oregon road race in his Cascade Half Marathon Race Report. Race: Cascade Half Marathon Runner: Coach Chris Poole Race Date: 01/18/2026 Location: Turner, OR Results: https://eclecticedgeracing.overallraceresults.com/event-summary/1088 Photo: GCC Photography 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I absolutely love the small town vibes and the scenery of the race. The race is set out ...

Photo: foto ruby TRR Coach Annika Brubaker shares her intel about this fast and growing race in WA in her Run the River Marathon Race Report. Race: Run the River Runner: Coach Annika Brubaker Race Date: 04/18/2026 Location: Columbia Park - Kennewick, WA Results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/139459#resultSetId-542720 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? FOOD- free cheese or chicken quesadilla and these amazing, giant brownies after ...

TRR coach Annika Brubaker shares course and race insight in her Big River Half Marathon Race Report so you can be prepared on race day! Race: Big River Race Runner: Coach Annika BrubakerRace Date: 05/30/2026 Location: Pasco, WA Results: https://www.itsyourrace.com/results.aspx?id=16348 Photo: ben wentz photography 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Finish line vibe - live marimba band playing as you finish! great family ...

with Coach Greg Veregin Have you heard of the Across the Years (ATY) Ultra? If not, you’re about to learn about the coolest running place to spend New Year’s! Across The Years is a fixed-time 6-day running event that takes place around a 1.4108 mile loop of the Peoria Sports Complex in metro Phoenix, Arizona. It’s put on by Aravaipa Running. The race is over the last week of December, ...

TRR Coach Michael Linscott after finishing the Seattle Marathon with his finisher's medal. Race: The Seattle Marathon Runner: TRR Coach Michael Linscott Race Date: 11/30/2025 Location: Seattle, Washington Result: 4:54:55, 1892 out of 2541 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/16613752479/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? A big marathon experience without the big hassle: 8,000 runners at the start, but pretty much stress-free navigation as ...

Race: The Seattle Ghost Marathon TRR Coach Michael Linscott after finishing the Seattle Ghost Marathon with his finisher's medal and race hoodie. Runner: TRR Coach Michael Linscott Race Date: 11/29/2025 Location: Seattle, Washington Result: 4:27:41; 43rd place overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/16603367171/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Low key marathon: It felt like a long run, out on the trail, with a ...

TRR Coach Emily Keddie running the Quad Dipsea. PC: Facchino Photography Race: Quad Dipsea Runner: TRR Coach Emily Keddie Race Date: 11/29/2025 Location: Mill Valley, California Result: 6th female; 5 hours and 18 minutes 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The things that draw me back to the Quad Dipsea year after year are great because they are experiential, not necessarily performance-based. Community: ...

Race: Santa Barbara Half Marathon TRR Coach Evan and his athletes celebrating in the "Funk Zone" after the Santa Barbara Half Marathon. Runner: TRR Coach Evan Covell Race Date: 11/09/2025 Location: Santa Barbara, California Result: 1:27:34, 103rd out of 4758 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/16407091678 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Community: Santa Barbara is such a special place filled with people who love running ...

Elaina’s story of overcoming adversity and GI distress en route to smashing the all time 104-kilometer Cataraqui Trail fastest known time (FKT). “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” Mike Tyson said that. But what if, instead of getting punched in the face, you get punched in the stomach? Repeatedly. If you’ll stay with me, I’d like to tell you that story. Today's the Day for ...

Race: New York City Marathon 2025 The start of the NYC Marathon. PC: Brooklyn's Lifestyle Runner: Rohit Eipe Race Date: 11/02/2025 Location: New York City, USA Result: 5:06:15 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/16336604258 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Crowd and spectators: It was truly amazing! I almost never run without my audiobook, but it was so loud and so enthusiastic that I felt ...

TRR Coach Allie Smith after finishing the Ghost Train Rail Trail Race 30-Mile Ultramarathon. Race: Ghost Train Rail Trail Race: 30-Hour Ultramarathon Runner: TRR Coach Allie Smith Race Date: 10/18/2025 Location: Brookline, NH Result: 45.017 miles in 16:56:19 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Festive: Halloween themed Timed race: I did the 30-hour version of the Ghost Train Rail Trail Race, removing any ...

TRR athlete Carl Jarema finishing the Marji Gesick 100 Mile ultramarthon. Race: Marji Gesick 100 Mile Runner: TRR Coach Carl Jarema Race Date: 09/19/2025 Location: Marquette, MI Result: 26 hours and 7 seconds; 3rd overall Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/15876917002 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Terrain and scenery: If you have not spent much time in the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, it ...

Race: Bear 100 Endurance Run TRR Coach Dandelion completing the Bear 100. PC: Damien Scott Runner: Team RunRun Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 09/26/2025 Location: Logan, UT Result:  31 hours, 12 minutes, and 28 seconds; 126th overall, 4th female 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Autumn: This race is timed to coincide with peak fall colors! State-to-state traverse: It’s pretty unique for a 100-mile course to ...

TRR Coach David Taylor running the 13 Valleys race. Race: 13 Valleys Ultra 180km race Runner: TRR Coach David Taylor Race Date: 09/26/2025 Location: Keswick, Lake District, England Result: 44 hours and 23 seconds; 62nd of 78 finishers (of 195 starters!) Strava link: https://strava.app.link/JKohe0SxaXb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Course difficulty: It's simply a super tough course, and the 60% DNF rate will ...

Race: The Golden Ultra 60K - Stage 2 - Sweat & Conquer Runner: TRR Coach Jennifer Kozak Race Date: 09/13/2025 Location: Golden, British Columbia, Canada Result: 9th/46 in age group for the single day event, 19th/90 of all women running the 60K (both single and three-day participants) Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/15801575706/overview TRR Coach Jennifer Kozak running the Golden Ultra 60K race. PC: Jonathan McLeod 3 Bests – What aspects of the ...

Race: Grindstone 100 mile race by UTMB Lukas and his crew before starting the Grindstone 100 mile race. Runner: TRR Coach Lukas Burrer Race Date: 09/19/2025 Location: Natural Chimneys Park, VA Result: 25:43:33, 8th overall and 3rd in age group Strava link: https://strava.app.link/8zqeSaDGTWb What aspects of the race did you like the most? I liked that the Grindstone 100 is mostly on single track trails. Also, the 6pm start means everyone ...

Race: UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) TRR Founder and Coach Matt Urbanski at the UTMB 108-mile race in Chamonix, France. Runner: Matt Urbanski (Team RunRun founder and coach) Race Date: 08/29/2025 Location: Chamonix, France Result: 29:55:38, 170th out of 1665 Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/15645195041 What aspects of the race did you like the most? I just love the racing environment of UTMB. They organize it so well, the energy is amazing, and ...