Brian Metzler
Director of Media at UltraSignup
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner magazine, has written for Runner's World, Outside, and Sports Illustrated, and is the author “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019) and “Trail Running Illustrated” (2021). He has raced just about every distance from 100 meters to 100 miles, but he’s most eager to share stories about his experiences burro racing in Colorado and riding trains to trail runs in Chamonix.
Catching up with ultra legend Krissy Moehl
Few names carry as much weight in trail running as Krissy Moehl. Over more than two decades at the sport’s highest level, she has crafted a legacy that stretches well beyond ultra finish lines and podiums. With 65 wins in women’s races and a few more outright victories across some of the world’s most grueling…
Brian Metzler
March 3, 2026
Run the Alps Expands its Tour Grant Program for 2026
Running on the wild and scenic trails through the rugged Grand Balcon Sud region high above Chamonix, France, is an absolutely dreamy experience in the summertime. The moment you set foot on the Balcon Sud, the valley below falls away and the world opens up in a way that stops even seasoned trail runners in…
Brian Metzler
March 3, 2026
How Mike Wardian Averaged 7:23 Per Mile Running 7 50K races in on 7 Continents in 7 Days
How Mike Wardian averaged 7:23 per mile while running a record-setting seven 50K races on seven continents in seven days.
Brian Metzler
February 16, 2026
5 Hot Takes About the 2026 Black Canyon Ultras
Here are five hot takes about the 2026 Black Canyon 100K and 50K races.
Brian Metzler
February 16, 2026
Broken Arrow Skyrace Adds Two New Youth Trail Races
Broken Arrow Skyrace has added two youth trail races to serve as incubator for future American trail running athletes.
Brian Metzler
February 13, 2026
New Four-Race Skyrunner USA National Series Debuting in 2026
After a seven-year hiatus, the Skyrunner USA Series returns in 2026 with a new four-race series.
Brian Metzler
February 11, 2026
How and When Will Trail Running Become an Olympic Sport?
Athletes and fans are excited about the possibility of trail running becoming an Olympic sport. Here's how it could play out.
Brian Metzler
February 3, 2026
Trail Tested: Brooks Ghost Trail Road-to-Trail Shoe
The Brooks Ghost Trail is a versatile, smooth-riding road-to-trail hybrid shoe with the comfort of a road shoe.
Brian Metzler
January 20, 2026
Des Linden is Targeting Big Trail and Ultrarunning Races in 2026
Less than a year after retiring from a long and successful career as a professional marathon runner, Linden will be toeing the starting line of the Marathon des Sables on April 3 in Morocco.
Brian Metzler
January 14, 2026
The Best Shoes for Winter Trail Running Conditions
Here are the best shoes for winter trail running with optimized traction
Brian Metzler
January 6, 2026