Sharman Ultra

09/03/2025

Does the new iPhone functionality for satellite messaging work in the backcountry?

Instead of a dedicated satellite messaging system for emergencies, I decided to trust the new feature on my phone—and it worked

09/01/2025

UTMB winner Tom Evans explains how he won the race via strong power-hiking, something we talk to runners about all the time:

A video interview (with transcript) with Tom Evans after his win of the 2025 UTMB.

08/29/2025

There are still a few spots left at Coach Liza Howard's Band of Runners trail running camp in the Texas Hill Country on November 7-9. If you are a military veteran or surviving family member the camp is free and you'll learn a lot from exceptional coaches and longtime ultrarunners, as well as enjoy some wonderful running. Details and application here:
https://www.bandofrunners.org/trail-camp

08/29/2025

What you need to know about the recently reported link between colon cancer and long races:

Preliminary findings suggest marathoners and ultramarathoners may have a higher risk of abnormal colonoscopy findings, but previous studies paint a different picture

08/18/2025

We have two more free six month coaching spots for military veterans courtesy of SuckerPunch premium pickle juice. If you (or someone you know) is interested, see more here: https://www.sharmanultra.com/sponsored-veteran-coaching Plus here's a discussion about how pickle juice affects cramping: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fueling-endurance-nutrition-for-runners-cyclists-triathletes/id1542030768?i=1000660327639

08/17/2025

Men’s and women’s CRs go down today! WOW! 🔥 🔥 🔥

08/13/2025

A guide to preventing and curing plantar fasciitis issues:

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan examines plantar foot pain, some of its overlooked causes, and how to prevent this painful injury.

08/12/2025

Across all runners, Hoka dominated shoe choice at Western States 100, followed by Altra: https://www.irunfar.com/2025-western-states-100-shoes-analysis

08/11/2025

A study comparing the top 10 versus the rest of the field at UT Cape Town 100k found they proportionally slowed down less, largely due to stronger uphill ability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526871/

08/08/2025

Inspiring young female athletes via the Get Stoked Girls podcast (https://www.getstokedgirls.com). Plus the write up of the episode with Coach Annie Hughes here: https://www.getstokedgirls.com/post/annie-hughes-on-the-get-stoked-girls-podcast

In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with professional ultrarunner and HOKA athlete Annie Hughes, known for her strength in the 200-mile distance.

08/06/2025

Here's a useful review of trail super shoes:

Carbon plates, split forks, and high-energy foams—meet the best trail running super shoes for fast, sure-footed, off-road running.

08/05/2025

ICYMI, here's Kilian's video after his speedy 3rd place at Western States 100:

15 years after my first Western States, race day arrived with that familiar mix of anticipation and respect for the miles ahead. The heat was relentless, the...