Interviews

Trail runners around the world hold a special affection for Colorado born-and-raised Hillary Allen. Her infectious smile and world-class skill in the most difficult skyraces launched a career that was set-back by a severe fall this summer. Hillary stopped by #UDHQ to fill us in on her recovery and how the injuries have impacted her physically, mentally and emotionally. Leave a comment if you can relate to recovering from…

We know you're eager to hear what's coming in 2018 from Ultimate Direction so we sat down with our icicle-haired designer Ally Juhasz (...don't worry, it has fully melted) to find out what's coming in the new year and what inspires UD product. Ally is a super talented designer with experience at sportswear brands Under Armour and Obermeyer. She's motivated to design the finest products for self-propelled athletes. Let's meet Ally... how…

“Skimo" - the word is now part of the ultrarunning lexicon. Killian has always done it, many ultra runners have taken it up, Mike Foote and Rob Krar are on their National Teams, it’s the coolest new thing … so what the heck is skimo anyway? Here is the best answer possible:  some of the top people in the sport will tell you all about it,…

Mothers Day is May 8!   Since there are now more female runners in the US than male - 21.8 vs 20.2 million - and 57% of race entries are women (!) - Mothers Day is more noteworthy than ever.  Obviously, mothers comprise only a percentage of these overall numbers, but we wondered:  What are the challenges?  Can you raise children and lower your race…

With Stephanie Ehret and Peter Bakwin "I think we met while drinking whisky out of a bottle and wrestling on the couch. I accidentally poured some in Peters eye.” “It stung.” That was in the 10th grade - 37 years ago - and this ultra couple has been together ever since, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this last December. Peter Bakwin is of course, the…

What sign are you? No, I don't mean Aries, Taurus, or Gemini; the following is a thorough, in-depth Horoscope Reading based on your "running sign". Determine which "sign" you are, and read the helpful advice for the upcoming week, plus predictions for your success and love life! TRACK RUNNER You go by the numbers. Which means unlike most other runners you probably have a job,…

"We focus on something external to motivate us, but we need to remember that it’s the process of reaching for that prize—not the prize itself—that can bring us peace, and joy." Eat & Run, p.177 We spoke with Scott Jurek while filming a Video (we'll put it up soon!) Scott has been uncharacteristically at home this summer, enjoying cooking and running in the mountains, as…