Since 1994 -- when the first Vertical Kilometer (VK) took place in Cervinia, Italy -- mountain runners have been putting their lungs and legs to the ultimate test against the clock. The concept is simple: Run uphill as fast as you can, covering a vertical kilometer of elevation gain -- that's 1,000 vertical meters or 3,281 vertical feet -- on a route not exceeding 5 KM (3.1 … [Read more...] about Ready for a Vertical Kilometer Challenge?
Ultra Running Magazine Podcast: Tim Tollefson
From the latest Ultra Running magazine podcast with Scotty Sandow: Elite ultrarunner and overall endearing human being Tim Tollefson joins us to share details about the new Mammoth Trail Fest, which promises to be an epic, European-style event, and how the idea came to fruition. He also doles out advice about how to run Western States, where he placed fifth last year and … [Read more...] about Ultra Running Magazine Podcast: Tim Tollefson
FKT Podcast: Anton Krupicka — This endurance maestro still does huge runs — and rides
In 2021, Anton Krupicka embarked on his epic "Sagebrush & Summits" adventure during July -- cycling 2,300 miles over 21 days while summiting six iconic peaks along the way. He followed that with a third place finish in the Leadville 100 in August. As Krupicka said, "'Sagebrush & Summits' was the focal point of my summer -- it took most of July -- and ultimately it set … [Read more...] about FKT Podcast: Anton Krupicka — This endurance maestro still does huge runs — and rides
Differences Between Trail Running vs. Road Running
When you love running it doesn’t really matter much where you do it, on the road or trail, as long as you’re running. But what are the differences between road and trail running? Is one better for your health than the other? What are the differences in equipment, especially shoes? Salomon TV's Lovina Fullgrabe explores the differences and provides some tips on choosing the … [Read more...] about Differences Between Trail Running vs. Road Running
How to Recycle Your Running Shoes
Have your running shoes reached the end of their race? Have you owned a pair of sneakers for a while that are practically new because you never use them? If it’s time to get rid of them there are now more ecological alternatives than the garbage thanks to recent developments in recycling. View the tips in this video from Salomon TV. If you live near Boulder, Colorado, … [Read more...] about How to Recycle Your Running Shoes