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Black Canyons 100K: The Fastest Race Yet
This year's edition of the Black Canyons 100K saw record-breaking times, dramatic lead changes, and new Golden Ticket winners. In this article, we highlight the gravity of this event for the ultra world alongside the perspectives of two HPT athletes.
Challenging 20 Years of Fueling Habits
For 20 years, Devon Yanko had thought she had marathon fueling fairly figured out—until she was challenged to take in more. Skeptical but curious, Yanko experimented and it changed how she ran forever. Yanko shows that growth comes from being willing to adapt—even after decades in the sport.
Why the Black Canyon 100k Deserves Your Attention: The Ultimate Early Season Test
One of the most important races on the U.S. ultra-running calendar takes place every February. It’s the grueling 100-kilometer journey along Arizona's iconic Black Canyon Trail. This is the ultimate early season test.
Mary Denholm Crushes JFK 50 Ultra
HPT Athlete Mary Denholm shares her experience and fueling logistics employed to take silver at the JFK 50 and break the previous women's record.
Fueling an Epic Mountain Race
This piece is shared by Rachel Drake, a guest writer and trail runner who recently competed in the Mammoth Trail Fest. She shares her experience fighting for the podium, fueling strategy, and tips she thinks fellow athletes could learn from when the race day nerves come around.
Dauwalter Dominates in Nice
Courtney Dauwalter’s victory at the 2024 Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB was anything but routine, despite her dominant season. While a top three would qualify her for next year’s Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), she pushed herself to the limit – crushing the field by five hours.
More Than a Race: Why Tara Warren is Running the Rocky Mountain Slam
Tara Warren is running one of the most challenging series in the world and may be the first woman in eight years to do so. However, Warren’s purpose for running the Rocky Mountain Slam (RMS) is so much deeper than just accomplishment: it’s about raising money and awareness for ALS.
David Roche Makes History at Leadville Trail 100
David Roche made history by running the Leadville 100-mile race in 15 hours, 26 minutes and 34 seconds, breaking a 19-year-old course record for the Race Across the Sky. Roche had never competed in a 100-mile race before Cloud City. Read more to hear from the trail runner, coach, and host of the podcast Some Work All Play.