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The Affordable Running Gear Taking Over Trail Running
Last fall, Alex King won the Ultra-Trail Whistler by UTMB 100K by over 30 minutes. But we’re not here to talk about that. We’re here to talk about the $29 pair of shorts, and the rest of the eye-raisingly inexpensive gear, that powered him the 62 miles and 17,000-plus feet of climbing and descent to the finish line. The shorts, t-shirt, running vest, and socks are made by Terignota, the running brand King, 30, founded in 2024.
The Story Behind the $29 Shorts Taking Over Trail Running
2 hours ago These two race distances have some surprising similarities—and many differences beyond actual mileage. Which is harder: a 5K or a marathon? Ask a runner who specializes in either, and they’ll likely say it’s the other one. The truth is, both these distances can be seriously challenging—and training …
The Story Behind the $29 Shorts Taking over Trail Running
On September 27, Alex King won the Ultra-Trail Whistler by UTMB 100K by over 30 minutes. But we’re not here to talk about that. We’re here to talk about the $29 pair of shorts, and the rest of the eye-raisingly inexpensive gear, that powered him the 62 miles and 17,000-plus feet of climbing and descent to the finish line. The shorts, t-shirt, running vest, and socks are made by Terignota, the running brand King, 30, founded last year.
The Story Behind the $29 Shorts Taking over Trail Running
1 hour ago A former gamer said he felt "on top of the world" after completing 79 ultramarathons in as many days. Sam King, 31, took up the challenge in September as a fundraiser for the Headway charity after his mother's near-fatal bleed on the brain. Mum Penny was at the finish line at his hometown of …
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Andy Wacker Andy is a pro road and trail runner based in Boulder, Colorado. He has represented the U.S. 17 times. In 2022 he started The Trail Team, a development organization to support and develop rising athletes into the best professional trail runners in the world.
The Story Behind the $29 Shorts Taking Over Trail Running
Alex King founded Terignota to make trail running gear affordable. Less than one year in, his apparel is winning awards and landing on podiums around the world. On September 27, Alex King won the Ultra-Trail Whistler by UTMB 100K by over 30 minutes. But we’re not here to talk about that. We’re here to talk about the $29 pair of shorts, and the rest of the eye-raisingly inexpensive gear, that powered him the 62 miles and 17,000-plus feet of climbing and descent to the finish line.
US Runners to Compete at WMRA World Cup Final
A team of US athletes will compete at the WMRA Mountain Running World Cup Final in Slovenia on August 23, and 24. Hosted by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), the World Cup is a mountain race series that started in 1999. In 2025, the World Cup includes 15 races, held in eight countries across the globe.
Tamalpa Headlands USATF 50k Trail Championships Preview
On Saturday August 16, 2025, Tamalpa Headlands 50K will host the USATF 50K Trail Championships for the second year in a row. Taking place in Marin County, California, across the Golden Gate Bridge northwest of San Francisco, the race features flowy single track and huge climbs. A decorated elite field, among over 300 runners, are entered with sights set on a national 50 kilometer trail title. Read our article about the 2024 race.
Top Takeaways from the Pro Field at 2025 WSER 100
Last week, I was on site for my third Western States Endurance Run (WSER 100), and it was a record setting day. Caleb Olson won the men’s race in 14:11:25, the second fastest time in race history. For the women, Abby Hall won in the fourth fastest women’s time, 16:37:16, and placed 11th overall. But, besides fast times, there was a great deal to take in. The professionalism of teams, strategies, and technology have heightened the sport to a new level of competition.
Andy Wacker
Last week, I was on site for my third Western States Endurance Run (WSER 100), and it was a record setting day. Caleb Olson won the men’s race in 14:11:25, the second fastest time in race history. For the women, Abby Hall won in the fourth fastest women’s time, 16:37:16, and placed 11th overall. But,…
He Fell 200 Feet During a Trail Running Race-And Lived to Tell the Tale
Stuart Terrill's life forever changed in a blink of an eye during a competitive mountain running race this past summer. On July 13, the 22-year-old from Crozet, Virginia, summited 11,000-foot Hidden Peak at Snowbird ski resort above Salt Lake City. He was an hour into the 8.7-mile Cirque Series race serving double duty as the 2024 USA Track and Field Mountain Running Championships.
UltraSignup Ambassador Club 2024! - UltraSignupNews
What’s your Reaction? +1 +1 +1 We are so excited to offer the first ever UltraSignup ambassador club in 2024! Here at UltraSignup registration is what we do, but it’s not who we are. Foremost, we are runners who love the trail running community. We constantly ask ourselves how we can do more to support our local running businesses, welcome new runners in, and share stories about real people who love running.
Marathons vs. Ultramarathons - UltraSignupNews
Marathons vs. Ultramarathons Brendan Leonard March 5th, 2024 — Less than 1 min read Same, same, but different. Right? The latest from Semi-Rad for UltraSignup News. Follow Brendan Leonard on Instagram.
The Formation of The Trail Team - UltraSignupNews
What’s your Reaction? +1 +1 +1 In September 2019, at the US Mountain Running Championships in New Hampshire, I met Grayson Murphy as she was about to run her first trail race and leave Northern Arizona Elite. At the time, this was unheard of; leaving one of the best supported professional road running groups in the country to run on the trails.
Why an Elite Development Team is Needed Now
Editor’s Note: When I sat down with Andy to talk about his new project, The Trail Team, it was clear he’s incredibly passionate about helping the next generation of trail athletes. He sees the pipelines functionality but also the missing puzzle pieces he hopes to help fill. If you are an up and coming sub-ultra trail athletes (age 20-30 years old) or know someone who is – I urge you to apply! Applications close Sunday February 5th.
2022 Bold Predictions and Awards Re-visted
[Editor: This was originally published 4/25/22 but we've changed the date to feature it on our home page.] Believe it or not, we're a quarter of the way through the MLS season! With that, I figured it's time for some entirely-too-early "awards" and some bold predictions for the rest of the year. For me, the MVP has to be Remi Walter. He leads or co-leads the team in goals, starts, minutes, and passing accuracy. Prior to the game against the Columbus Crew he lead all MLS in ground covered as well.
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