Substacks recommended by Sarah Lavender Smith

Recommended by Sarah Lavender Smith

Liam

Trail and ultrarunning stats.

In-depth coverage of top-level ultrarunners.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

Chasing Trail

By Caleb Olson

I once read that I should write something worth reading, or I should do something worth writing about

One of the country's top ultrarunners, who's also a new dad, shares perspectives on training & life in a thoughtful and relatable way. Caleb's Substack is so much more than another running newsletter.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

the morning shakeout

By mario fraioli

A weekly newsletter about running and other worthwhile topics.

Advice & news about running from top coach Mario Fraioli, plus notes on creativity, time management & leading your best life.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

The Ultra Minute

By Ken Seals

The latest ultrarunning news and culture—in one quick read.

Semi-Rad

By Brendan Leonard’s Substack

essays and illustrations about adventure, creativity, and enthusiasm

It's Not Too Late

By Jennifer Louden

Thoughts on desire, power, rage & women ruling the world

Jennifer Louden’s newsletter is full of inspiration and advice for writers, but her perspective can boost many individual and sometimes lonely passion pursuits.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

Writerly Things with Brooke Warner

I am an author advocate, publisher of She Writes Press and SparkPress, book industry insider, and champion to writers who show up to the page because they must.

Footnotes

By Sam Robinson

Exploring life in motion. Because to wander is to wonder.

Adventure Unpacked

By Jill Homer

I write essays about outdoor adventures, mid-life, mental health, the unquenchable thirst for meaning, and learning to love the little joys.

Jill is bad-ass but humble. Her stories take us along on true adventures.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

Shangrilogs

By Kelton Wright

High altitude and high hopes in a town of 180 people (and 51 dogs.)

A compelling and eclectic journal of personal growth, community, and culture in the high-altitude Colorado mountains.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

The Land Desk

By Jonathan P. Thompson

Western lands and communities--in context.

Essential reading for anyone who cares about the West's public lands management, and the history and controversies affecting wide-open spaces, climate, and natural resources.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

CRAFT TALK

By Craft Talk

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight. (In 2025 it begins 5/31!)

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

Always thought-provoking and original, this newsletter makes me look with fresh eyes at the world around us and consider how we express ourselves and relate to one another.

- Sarah Lavender Smith

Mountain Running & Living

Recommended by Sarah Lavender Smith