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 ...

This year, Team RunRunner Jason completed his epic goal of running the Hood to Coast Relay in 34 hours! As a part of a small team, Jason ran a total of 9 legs and 50 miles over the two day event. The 2025 Hood to Coast will be remembered for being the hottest edition to date being the hottest one to date, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Following ...

For a thoughtful, more detailed write-up of Dandelion's Hardrock 100 Mile race experience, from start to finish, check out "Hardrock 100: TRR Coach Dandelion's Race Rundown". You'll read how her mental and physical strength allowed her to endure a myriad of challenges and still finish smiling! TRR Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott finishing the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run. PC: Andrew Podbielski Race: Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run Runner: Team RunRun Coach ...

Team RunRun Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott finished the 2025 Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run in 47 hours, 3 minutes, and 41 seconds, less than 1 hour under the 48-hour time limit. Far from the 33-hour finish she’d trained for, Dandelion’s mental and physical strength allowed her to endure a myriad of challenges and still finish smiling. Alongside her traditional race recap, which can be found here, Dandelion details her race experience ...

TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien finishing the Leadville Silver Rush 50 Run. PC: Marathon FOTO Race: Leadville Silver Rush 50 Run Runner: TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien Race Date: 07/12/2025 Location: Leadville, Colorado Result: 11:28:43; 259/572 overall, 202/434 male 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Outstanding race organization Supportive spectators and crew  Beautiful and challenging course  Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you ...

Race: BOLDERBoulder 10K TRR Coach Nicole Thome after running the 2024 BOLDERBoulder 10K. Runner: TRR Coach Nicole Thome Race Date: 05/26/2025 Location: Boulder, Colorado Result: 54:51, 15th in age group 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Well-organized Festivities and race atmosphere: The BOLDERBoulder 10K takes place on Memorial Day, and the entire event is a party!! Something for everyone: Choose your own race experience. You can make ...

This is part 4 of a multipart blog series about one Team RunRunner’s, Vincent Rossi, cancer-filled ultramarathon. Catch up on part 1, part 2, and part 3. Beyond Me: Running for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Vincent running the Rocky 50 ultramarathon. Throughout my cancer journey, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) has been a great resource; in particular, their message boards allowed me to connect with other bladder cancer patients ...

This is part 3 of a multipart blog series about one Team RunRunner’s, Vincent Rossi, cancer-filled ultramarathon. Catch up on part 1 and part 2. The physical startline of Vincent's cancer-filled ultramarathon at the Rocky 50. PC: Let's Wander Photography The First Lap: A Challenge From Step One Right from the start, this race was hard. My training leading up to the Rocky 50 had been entirely on the flat ...

Race: Slay the Dragon 25K Trail Race TRR Coach Jenn Kozak after finishing the Slay the Dragon 25K. Runner: TRR Coach Jennifer Kozak Race Date: 06/21/2025 Location: Silver Star Resort, Vernon, British Columbia Result: 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 58 seconds (congrats on that sub 3-hour finish!); 19th female, 42nd overall, 5th in age group Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14873033376/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like ...

Race: North Fork 50 Mile TRR Coach Kyle Fulmer during the North Fork 50. PC: Liberty Pro Imaging Runner: TRR Coach Kyle Fulmer Race Date: 05/31/2025 Location: Buffalo Creek, Colorado Result: 11 hours, 58 minutes and 54 seconds (including 8 bonus miles!), 39th overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14657170724 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Super smooth, runnable trails: A wide variety of runnable ...

TRR Coach Jonathan Gooch during the Broad Street Run. Race: Broad Street Run 10 mile race Runner: TRR Coach Jonathan Gooch Race Date: 05/04/2025 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Result: 1 hour and 46 seconds Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14380683457 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Crowd support and race atmosphere: The city of Philadelphia always shows out for the big races and with almost 40,000 ...

Wind, Grit, and Smart Racing at Canada’s Fastest 10K The Toronto 10K race, part of the Canada Running Series, is often seen as the place where fast times happen early in the season. With its flat roads, closed course, and scenic downtown location, it’s a favorite for elites and age-groupers alike. However in 2025, wind off Lake Ontario turned a usually quick course into a strategic, energy-managing test of patience ...

TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien after finishing the Ridge to Rails 50K. Race: Ridge to Rails 50K Trail Race Runner: TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien Race Date: 06/07/2025 Location: Old Fort, North Carolina Result: 5 hours and 57 minutes, 25th out of 112 runners 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Views: Enjoy incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains throughout the Ridge to Rails 50K ...

Everything you need to know before you race one of Canada’s premier 10Ks. Start of the elite men's race. Elite runner and TRR Coach Thomas Nobbs in the center wearing bib 193. There’s something unforgettable about racing in Ottawa. The energy, the layout, and the chance to run alongside Canada’s best make the Ottawa 10K one of the most electric and accessible races in the country. “By the time we ...

Race: Transylvania 100K Race Runner: TRR Coach Emily Keddie Race Date: 05/24/2025 Location: Bran, Romania Result: 18 hours, 30 minutes and 59 seconds; 1st place female Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14586291194 TRR Coach Emily Keddie winning the Transylvania 100K in Romania. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It is hard to highlight only a few things about the Transylvania 100K: a great problem to ...

There’s a sad part of coaching no one really prepares you for. It’s not in the books or the certifications. It’s rarely mentioned in coaching circles. But if you’ve coached long enough—especially youth or young adults—you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s the goodbye. A Team RunRun athlete at the Cocodona 250 finish line, which may also mark the end of a coach-athlete partnership. The day every athlete, eventually, ...

There’s no better way to feel a greater sense of connection and belonging in the running community than by volunteering at a race. But you’re a runner, right? You go to races to run the event. At least, that’s what I thought at first. I started to think more about what it takes to put on the races we love so much, and how excited everyone involved with events always ...

How a Running Coach Eases the Transition to Life from College Sports As a recent grad, hiring a running coach probably isn't front of mind. However, it could be the perfect post-college move, especially for former college athletes. NCAA Division I college athletes racing cross country as a team. Photo Courtesy of LMU Women's Cross Country/Track & Field. Credit: Christian Gutierrez Transitions are hard, and graduating from college/university can be ...

Race: Big Sur International Marathon Runner: Jenny Windham Race Date: 04/27/2025 Location: Big Sur, California Result: 5 hours, 51 minutes and 50 seconds Team RunRunner Jenny Windham finishing the Big Sur Marathon. PC: Marathon Foto 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Course support Race organization Proximity of events: The expo, pub run, shakeout run, etc, were all conveniently located, ideal for when you ...

Race: Gorge Waterfalls 50K Runner: Simon Pollock Race Date: 04/13/2025 Location: Cascade Locks, Oregon Result: 8 hours, 37 minutes and 5 seconds, 290th out of 360 (including 50 DNFs) Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/athletes/21476246 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Simon Pollock after finishing the Gorge Waterfalls 50K. Scenery: As advertised, there were so many waterfalls and beautiful views of the Gorge. Course profile: It's fun! And better ...