Sharman Ultra

10/24/2025

Also, a new women’s WR in the 24hr race with 173.1 miles for Team GB’s Sarah Webster as she took gold in the World Championships:

Sarah Webster of Great Britain smashes the previous women's 24-hour world record.

10/24/2025

Backyard Ultras now last 4+ days and the most recent Big Dog’s race included a new women’s record:

Sarah Perry of the U.K. sets a new women's backyard ultra record with 95 yards, or 395.8 miles.

10/23/2025

Scientists explore the links between how many calories you can digest and the ultimate limits of endurance, generally considered to be around 2.5x resting metabolic energy consumption. Although Kilian recently had his measured at over 5x his resting rate!

Scientists explore the links between how many calories you can digest and the ultimate limits of endurance

10/17/2025

Ultrarunning can take you to amazing places and meet fantastic people around the world. Here are a few events outside the US that are lesser known:

From alpine traverses to volcanic jungles, these 14 international trail events blend cultural adventure with world-class terrain.

10/16/2025

New clients - sign up for six months of Tier 2 or higher coaching with Ellie Greenwood before 30 Nov and receive a C$125 credit to spend at Forerunners North Shore (online or in person at North Vancouver), must have Canadian shipping address. No cash value. https://www.sharmanultra.com/coaching

10/15/2025

Too many runners rush back to training post-injury, so here's a guide to how to do this more sustainably: https://www.irunfar.com/joes-stoplight-system-for-optimal-post-injury-return-to-running

10/15/2025

How to prepare for 100-milers and tips for longevity in the sport in this podcast interview with Coach Liza Howard:

On Your Left with Trails of Mississippi · Episode

10/14/2025

You may have heard Head Coach Ian Sharman talk about weight vest training and it seems this is getting more popular, whether it's the UTMB winners or non-runners walking for general health, as noted in this WaPo article (behind a paywall):

The once-specialized gear has made its way from boot camps to mall-walking moms and grandmas in the suburbs.

10/09/2025

Check out Kilian's insane States of Elevation data:

Kilian Jornet's States of Elevation is a self-powered expedition linking 14,000-foot peaks across Colorado, California, and Washington

10/02/2025

Boston 2026 required runners to go 4:34 under their qualification time, marking the fastest times needed for 40 years. Will it keep getting harder to enter each year? Probably.

A close look at the demand, distribution of qualifiers, and the Boston Athletic Association's choices to help runners understand this year's cutoff.

10/01/2025

Sabrina Little examines the importance of celebrating the entire lifecycle of our running, including our inevitable decline:

Sabrina Little examines the importance of celebrating the entire lifecycle of our running, including our inevitable decline.

09/25/2025

How muscle elasticity affects recovery and performance:

New research shows that springier muscles may protect runners from damage, speed up recovery, and even improve marathon times.