Brian Metzler
Contributor
Brian Metzler is a Boulder, Colorado, writer and editor whose work has appeared in Runner’s World, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Outside, Trail Runner, The Chicago Tribune, and Red Bulletin. He’s a former walk-on college middle-distance runner who has transitioned to trail running and pack burro racing in Colorado.
‘Where You Come to Get Good:’ Why High School Runners Flocked to Flagstaff Over the Summer
The high-altitude mountain town has long been a destination for pro distance runners. Now, it’s become a summer camp of sorts for prep athletes.
Ruth Croft Wins 2025 UTMB in Frigid Conditions
Croft becomes the first woman to win the prestigious UTMB, CCC, and OCC trio.
After 2 Straight DNFs, Tom Evans Overcomes Blizzard-Like Conditions to Win First UTMB Title
The British runner navigated rain, sleet, and snow throughout the 103-mile course that was shorted due to poor weather.
How to Watch 2025 UTMB (For Free!)
Catch Courtney Dauwalter and other ultra stars at the largest trail running event in the world.
Courtney Dauwalter Hasn’t Hit Her Limit Yet: ‘I Don’t Think I’ve Found the Back of My Pain Cave’
The three-time UTMB winner will shoot for her fourth title this week in Chamonix, France.
Jim Walmsley Uses Furious Kick to Win OCC 61K at UTMB
The American was passed at an aid station and had to play catch up the final six miles.
Her Quads ‘Went Out’ with 30 Miles Left—But Careth Arnold Still Dominated the Grueling 95-Mile TDS Ultra
She navigated 29,527 feet of elevation gain to become the first American to win the race—and she's only been running for five years.
He Became the First Runner to Break 6 Hours in the 100K—but the Record Won’t Officially Count
Sibusiso Kubheka ran 5:47 pace for 61 miles at a time-trial event in Italy.
273 Miles, 90 Hours, and a 15-Foot Baby Clown: How Tara Dower Shattered Vermont’s Long Trail Record
Battling hallucinations and sleep deprivation, Dower took down the overall FKT by more than two hours.
This Runner Conquered the Leadville 100 ... in Jeans
Truett Hanes finished the 100-mile race in under 24 hours—and surprisingly had no issues with chafing.
Emergency Room Doctor Takes Down 31-Year-Old Leadville 100 Course Record
35-year-old Anne Flower, running her first-ever 100-miler, finished second overall and took eight minutes off Ann Trason’s 1994 women’s course record.
7 Weeks After DNF-ing Western States, David Roche Smashes the Leadville 100 Course Record—Again
The 37-year-old broke his own course record from 2024 by 14 minutes.
Why So Many American Men Are Suddenly Running 2:09 (and Faster) Marathons
You already know the names Mantz and Young—but runners like Biya Simbassa, Matt Richtman, Ryan Ford, and Andrew Colley are rising fast.
60-Year-Old Michigan Trail Runner Dies Participating in the Hardrock 100
Elaine Stypula was pronounced dead at 10:27 a.m. Mountain time on Friday.
Alan Webb’s Legendary High School Mile Record Has Stood for 24 Years. Does It Finally Go Down This Weekend?
High school distance runners keep getting faster. Somehow, Webb’s record has stood the test of time.
The Last Hour of Western States Delivered 65 Miracles—One After Another
“Golden Hour” at the 100-mile ultramarathon is a can’t-miss event.
Death Cab For Cutie Frontman Ben Gibbard Finishes the Western States 100-Miler: ‘I Was Seeing Double’
Gibbard thought he was having heat stroke at the prestigious California endurance run—but the musician made it to the finish line Sunday morning.
After a 14-Year Hiatus, Kilian Jornet Returns to the Western States 100 to Finish Third
The 37-year-old’s time this year is the sixth-fastest in history.
Caleb Olson Wins the Western States 100—and Is Greeted by His 7-Week-Old Son at the Finish
Abby Hall won the women’s race with the fourth-fastest time in the 100-miler’s history.
How to Livestream the Western States 100, America’s Most Prestigious Trail Race
Catch ultra stars like Kilian Jornet, Tara Dower, and David Roche this weekend.
How to Watch Faith Kipyegon Attempt to Break the 4-Minute Mile
The Kenyan superstar will look to become the first woman ever to run under 4 minutes in the mile on Thursday.
Peter Kirk Is on a Quest to Run 1,000 Half Marathons in 10 Years—All for a Great Cause
The 54-year-old CEO of Sermo is running relentlessly in an effort to raise $1 million for stem cell transplant research.
Colleen Quigley’s Big Bet: Could an Athlete-Owned Track Club Be the Future?
Introducing “Meridia,” the Olympian’s new venture that puts athletes—and women—at the center.
These Shoes Were Built by Bowerman. Worn by Prefontaine. And Lost for Decades—Until Now.
A pair of Pre’s shoes from 1973 are going up for auction—and the bidding starts at $50,000.
Steve Prefontaine Died 50 Years Ago Today. No One Misses Him More Than His Sister
Pre’s legacy lives on a half century after his death. Linda Prefontaine knows the side of him that many did not.
Sam Woods, Daughter of Tiger Woods, Helps Florida High School Track Team Win State Title
The 17-year-old competed in the 100-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles, and also ran legs on her team’s 4x800- and 4x400-meter relays.
‘I’ll Sleep When I’m Done:’ This Teacher Ran 603 Miles in 6 Days and Shattered a World Record
Megan Eckert broke Camille Herron’s six-day record by 42.8 miles at a campground in France.
This Runner Used His Wife’s London Marathon Medal to Collect $285 Worth of Freebies
David Hellard didn’t run the race, but he did run 25 miles around town the day after the marathon—and received a boatload of free treats.
2,000 People Ran the Atlanta Marathon. Then They Found Out It Was 554 Feet Short
A measurement error caused finishing times to be off by 36 to 87 seconds, including some Boston-qualifying marks.
46 Hours, 75 Miles, and 29,028 Feet of Climbing: This Blind Trail Runner Conquered the ‘Everest’ Challenge
Victor Asenov battled sleeplessness and exhaustion for nearly two full days and covered the vertical gain equivalent of Mt. Everest.
Grand Slam Track Starts This Week. Here’s How to Watch—and How the New Race Series Works
The first of four meets of Michael Johnson’s new track league kicks off Friday in Kingston, Jamaica.
How to Watch the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships
Jakob Ingebrigtsen headlines a host of stars that will be racing this weekend in China.