Amy Clark

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Editor at UltraRunning Magazine

Editor for UltraRunning Magazine, writer, ultrarunner, music geek and mom of twins

Articles

Bridging Music and Running

1 month ago | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

138 Shiny belt buckles have been a staple in the wardrobes of performers for years. What’s not so common is when a musician walks on stage wearing a copper finisher’s buckle from the Cocodona 250. That’s exactly what Aaron Reed was donning when playing with his brother, Phil, as The Brothers Reed, at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend, Oregon, in the fall of 2024.
Apple Sued for Falsely Claiming Its Smartwatches Are Carbon Neutral

1 month ago | techreport.com | Amy Clark

Key Takeaways On Wednesday, a group of 7 customers filed a lawsuit against Apple for falsely claiming three versions of its smartwatches to be carbon neutral. They said that if they knew beforehand that these watches weren't exactly carbon neutral, they would have opted for other sustainable options. However, Apple stands by its claims that its watches are in fact carbon neutral. Apple is being sued by customers for falsely claiming that its smartwatches are carbon neutral.
REVIEW: Winter Running Gear

2 months ago | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

258 Our reviews are 100% organic. We do not accept payment for reviews or bundle with advertising budgets. In most cases, the brand is providing the product to our reviewers free of charge. By now, you’ve likely pulled out the winter running gear and have had it in heavy rotation for the last couple of months.
Review: Invo8 TrailFly

Jul 30, 2024 | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

1 Our reviews are 100% organic. We do not accept payment for reviews or bundle with advertising budgets. In most cases, the brand is providing the product to our reviewers free of charge. Based in the UK, the brand Inov8 has over 20 years of experience refining their shoe designs in the mountains of the English Lakes District. One of their latest trail shoe updates is the TrailFly, which promises a new fit, improved grip and better protection.
The Magic of Western States

Jul 2, 2024 | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

92 This year’s Western States could be considered one of the fastest races in the 51-year history of the event. With the return of a three-time champion and a course-record-breaking second-place finisher from 2023, both the men’s and women’s fields were stacked. Olympic Valley was already buzzing with activities that filled the week prior to Western States, but the pre-race electricity on Friday at Palisades Tahoe was unparalleled.
Copy of Ultra Weekend Recap — June 30 - Ultra Running Magazine

Jun 30, 2024 | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

2.5K It was definitely a weekend to watch in the ultrarunning world. In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap we’ve got results from California, Washington, Florida and Colorado. Let’s get right to it. In what was yet another historic year at the Western States Endurance Run in Auburn, California, we saw fast times separated by mere seconds for podium finishes.
2023 UltraRunner of the Year: Jim Walmsley

Feb 14, 2024 | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

1 After spending two years in Arêches-Beaufort, France, Jim Walmsley is back at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Walmsley is taking time to rest and reflect on a successful year of firsts that saw him not only become the first American male to win UTMB in its 20-year history, but also set the course record. He also discovered a bit about himself in the process. When asked how he felt about 2023, Walmsley said, “Starting the year out, it was a lot different.
2023 UltraRunner of the Year: Courtney Dauwalter

Feb 14, 2024 | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

1 Courtney Dauwalter was unstoppable in 2023. Her year began with a Golden Ticket and course record at Bandera 100k, and then she broke three more course records—one of them being her own—at the most competitive races in the world. But when asked what stood out for her this year, it was the moments with friends and family that kept her going. We sat down with Dauwalter to find out what else fueled her success throughout the year. “In general, fatigue was a lot going into 2023.
Ultra Weekend Recap — January 28 - Ultra Running Magazine

Jan 29, 2024 | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

232 Our Ultra Weekend Recap has plenty of results from races in Southern California, Texas and Florida, so let’s get down to it. Down in Malibu, California, on Saturday, the Sean O’Brien 50k saw Catherine Leclair take the win in 5:29:44 – the fifth-fastest time on the course and an eighth-place overall finish. Andrea Faber finished second in 6:51:03 and Annie Oppenheim took home third in 7:04:02. For the men, Jeff Colt came in first in 4:06:02 – the second-fastest time in the race’s history.
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — January 27 - Ultra Running Magazine

Jan 24, 2024 | ultrarunning.com | Amy Clark

205 This week in What’s Up in Ultra, we’ve got our second Old School Ultra of the year in Alabama, a classic in Southern California, a 50k that traverses the border of a national park as well as an island 50k on our UltraRunning Calendar. The 30th annual Mountain Mist 50k kicks off on Saturday in Huntsville, Alabama–one of the oldest and largest trail races in the Southeast and our second Old School Ultra of 2024.