Dave Golder
Latest articles by Dave Golder
![Patrick Makau of Kenya during a group training run on February 8, 2012 in Ngong, Kenya](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X7nwJ5ee2TkEXXGp8FSE8D-320-80.jpg)
Research reveals that East Africans are fastest runners in 50k ultras
By Dave Golder published
Analysis of over one million race records shows runners from East African countries as the fastest in 50km ultra marathons
![Emergency helicopter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/orBkKqGPAHPyFhbjFfkFLe-320-80.jpg)
Tragedy at French ultra as one runner dies and others are injured in bad weather
By Dave Golder published
Runners fall on slippery slopes at France's Ultra-Trail du Haut-Giffre
![Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff National Monument on the Old Oregon Trail](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oWiS2TzKwtcbuUDQZ5Lxnd-320-80.jpg)
Go for a hike in Nebraska this summer, and you could win a fun 2-day cabin stay
By Dave Golder published
Nebraska’s Trail Trek competition aims to tempt more people out into the wild with potential prizes to be won
![male ultra runner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RxUWX6TVLbVFNtqm2pAffg-320-80.jpg)
Ultra runners face risk of kidney damage, finds study
By Dave Golder published
Runners should be aware of the danger signs, especially during the early parts of an ultra
![Start line of the 2024 Colfax Marathon in Denver, Colorado](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nXem2e9nTmq6YnkwXRUwPN-320-80.png)
Colfax Marathon runners have near miss as stolen car veers onto route
By Dave Golder published
The driver of the stolen vehicle was fleeing from police when it plowed into the middle of the race
![British runner breaks world record for a marathon in Crocs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D8rQteowKyTx8C25obCeka-320-80.png)
British runner claims world record for running a marathon in Crocs
By Dave Golder published
Chris Howett crossed the finish line in under three hours with bright yellow croslite clogs on his feet
![Herd of American bison](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KH6bZtUzfxZ8ESc3mAXYtA-320-80.jpg)
“I don't think that’s wise” – herd of bison charges clueless tourists in Yellowstone
By Dave Golder published
Onlooker films video as tourists approach dangerously close to herd of bison in national park
![Fishing hook](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9NRtoPZtiLpAxZKNHBonpC-320-80.jpg)
Runner hooked by fisherman misses out on half marathon silver placing
By Dave Golder published
Race medics remove four fishing hooks from Leonid Latsepov’s leg and clothes during Helsinki marathon
![Bull attacks tourist on Mexican beach](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J9tRkDAELFp7Px626TYvSS-320-80.png)
Graphic video shows bull goring beach tourist who ignored desperate warnings
By Dave Golder published
The attack looks horrifying but – we make no excuse for spoilers – the dimwitted tourist does emerge relatively unscathed
![Strava Flyover and Dark Mode Heatmap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BY4XpiWsEmofPrvhFbZkYf-320-80.png)
Strava announces new AI initiative to combat fake stats, plus dark mode and family subscriptions
By Dave Golder published
Strava strives for a “world connected through movement”, and believes improving its experience for women and using AI is the way to achieve it
![Two rock climbers on portaledges on triple direct, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZUqJ89uDmskcJRTjMGE34D-320-80.jpg)
New Instagram account reveals how many climbers are active in Yosemite every day
By Dave Golder published
It’s a handy guide to which routes might be overcrowded – but the next step must be a live app, surely?
![Hikers on the Haiku stairs, otherwise known as Stairway to Heaven, on Oahu, Hawaii](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r4Vhwbd9dkgEZ3cCcnSTn5-320-80.jpg)
Lawbreaking hikers in Hawaii will not have to pay to be rescued, state government decides
By Dave Golder published
Two bills designed to charge people for their rescue if they ran into trouble on closed trails met with opposition from local emergency teams
![Teva x FP Movement Grandview GTX hiking boot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RLqFHkZBjGmFg8fkFrkFo4-320-80.jpg)
Teva and FP Movement collaborate on limited edition women’s sandals & hiking boots
By Dave Golder published
Teva‘s Grandview GTX hiking boot and quick-drying Terra Fi 5 sandal get stylish makeovers
![Bad hair day for marathon runner Abbie Jack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ytr9qJDKCB3fPQATj9EBCS-320-80.png)
Runner literally has a hair-raising experience at Toronto Marathon
By Dave Golder published
Abbie Jack needed professional help after the marathon turned into the mother of all bad hair days
![Utah hiker finds the absolute worst place to injure an ankle – on top of a rock spire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MLeXzwjHniTkRZv9wVFSXi-320-80.png)
Utah hiker finds the absolute worst place to injure an ankle – on top of a rock spire
By Dave Golder published
Hobbled hiker is stranded with “a sharp, catastrophic drop on all sides” and a five foot leap to safety
![Bear attacks truck in Hokkaido, Japan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z2FGnPCJT3uAHSEveHbZBD-320-80.png)
Terrifying video shows angry bear launching blistering attack on foragers’ truck in Japan
By Dave Golder published
Mama bear runs headlong into a truck she thinks is endangering her cubs
![Steve Edwards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fa8Mgdds32Uy8bdr5CEF7X-320-80.png)
61-year-old runner breaks world record for fastest 1,000 marathons
By Dave Golder published
It’s taken the UK’s Steve Edwards over 40 years to achieve the feat
![Momma bear tries toi encourage bear cubs into a swimming pool in Californian back yard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qgMygNwGLDE5DnkCMZN4u6-320-80.png)
Watch the cutest bear cub home invasion video you’re likely to see this year
By Dave Golder published
Momma bear gives two very young cubs some swimming and climbing lessons in California backyard
![Issey Miyake x New Balance MT10O 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SkgcXiRQdQ9WM4jxQb8xdL-320-80.jpg)
Issey Miyake’s barefoot running shoe collaboration with New Balance will deliver “sensuous physicality”
By Dave Golder published
The fashion brand may be most famous for its perfume, but will its Issey Miyake x New Balance MT10O 2 sneakers be heaven scent?
![The Hydroshirt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zDiHQQ4o7wptie4ne2fSzW-320-80.jpg)
Could the slosh-reducing Hydroshirt revolutionize hydration for runners?
By Dave Golder published
A new, sleek hydration system for runners – designed by runners – has launched on kickstarter
![Norwegian breaks world record for highest speed skiing backwards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WcgT6xeigsEJMubs9U4Kyn-320-80.png)
Norwegian breaks world record for high-speed backwards skiing
By Dave Golder published
Anders Backe reached 82.9mph switch skiing butt-first down the world’s largest ski jumping course in Norway
![Stock image of fire on Table Mountain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wpJ56m5jKrnn5ELWCSUUrh-320-80.jpg)
Nerve-racking video reveals trail runner becoming trapped by fire on Table Mountain
By Dave Golder published
“This fire is chasing me!” says filmmaker and ultra runner James Norbury as he films his near-death experience
![Orca swims under paddleboard in Alaska](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FmEQeyETdcSv7LiDsMgEN6-320-80.png)
Watch nail-biting moment when orca swims right underneath paddleboarder
By Dave Golder published
“I freaked out… it was really scary!” says Alaskan paddler of close encounter with killer whales