Run Journal

The Trail Mix Fund

By Stephanie Imig “I started running during the pandemic to get out of the house.”  “Running was my lifeline during COVID.” “I run to feel free.” Sound familiar? Like so...

MY TRAIL DOG

By Patrick Dean I’m standing on a narrow wooden bridge on my favorite trail. The bridge is exactly 1.5 miles from my car, and my turnaround for this particular day’s...

How to Develop Strong Trail Running Hips

With Ian Ramsey Ian Ramsey is an ultrarunner, writer and educator who splits his time between Maine and the Pacific Northwest. He directs the Kauffmann Program for Environmental Writing and...

Intro to Nordic Skiing

WITH IAN RAMSEY Our good friend, Ian Ramsey is giving us a look into the world of nordic skiing in a video he has created for us.   Ian breaks...

How to Stay Inspired as a Trail Runner on Social Media

By Aaron Burrick Last fall, I unfollowed everyone on Strava. In a virtual world where there is always someone faster and more adventurous I was struggling to manage what I...

Winter in the Midwest

By Brian Grissom    Seasons. It’s something that as a midwestern trail runner…we receive 4 times a year. Common trails put on different clothes every 3 months or so. Just...