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The best running poles: for long distances, trail races, and wild fastpacking adventures
The best running poles for tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry
"Next peak: Mount Everest" – now we know why Fuzhao Xiang isn't taking on the 100-mile distance at this year's UTMB finals
Xiang checks in from nearly 25,000ft above sea level
Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race
The start list for the UTMB finals in August has been released, and as usual, it's a veritable Who's Who of ultra running – but there are some notable runners missing
Female ultra runner finishes 100-mile race from England to Scotland so far ahead of next competitor she's home in bed by the time he crosses finish line
Anna Rutherford stormed the first Castle to Castle Rat Race in just 17 hours and 23 minutes
"Cool calm and collected" - Caleb Olson cracks Western States, Kilian Jornet takes 3rd, carnage for Roche and Bouillard
This year's Western States 100 ultra proved too much for several big names, but still delivered some seriously fast finishes
"Today, she owns it" - Abby Hall comes back from serious injury to smash Western States, but the course beats Riley Brady, Tara Dower
It was a tale of redemption for the Arizona runner in this year's Western States 100
What is the Western States Endurance Run – and why is it such a big deal in ultra running?
It's the original 100-miler, but that's not the only thing that makes this iconic trail race special
"She looks like she ran a 5k" - Courtney Dauwalter back on form with Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB win
The queen of ultra running shows her Cocodona DNF hasn't taken the wind out of her sails
Haglöfs L.I.M ZT II GTX outer shell jacket review: A featherweight bad-weather warrior that's impressively protective in even the most challenging conditions
Reliably wind- and waterproof, this ridiculously lightweight outer shell jacket is ideal for adventures ranging from wet hikes and fastpacking escapades, through to scrambling ascents, crag climbs and mountain epics
