Archive - Mountain Running & Living

What Makes a Good Race

Plus, why you should build a support team

Mar 26 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Bonus Post: Stress Relief and Escapism

5 feel-good things I recommend

Mar 23 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Run to Remember, Not Forget

Reflections on the pandemic five-year anniversary, body image, and influencers

Mar 19 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

On the Comeback Trail

What I learned at camp and how I'm training for big mountain ultras

Mar 12 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

The Voice of the Sport's Past and Future

Why I love UltraRunning Magazine, plus evergreen advice for newbie trail runners

Mar 5 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Bonus Post: Where I Got My Start, Head Over Heels

What place shaped you?

Mar 2 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

February 2025

My Favorite Place to Play in the San Juan Mountains

What you need to know to enjoy and run around Ouray

Feb 26 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Running and Feeling It All

A collection of stories to help you feel and run better

Feb 19 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Bonus Post: What Adventure Awaits?

Plus the link to our upcoming Zoom and a Valentine for you

Feb 14 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Stoking Love in Running & Life

While living through tyrannical times

Feb 12 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Reset to a Beginner's Mindset

All the feels when starting over

Feb 5 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

Bonus Post: Let's Show Up for Each Other

Thoughts on connections and addictions, plus our next Zoom meetup

Feb 1 •

Sarah Lavender Smith

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