Amy A Clark
@amycwrites.bsky.social
Mom of twins, music geek, editor in chief at UltraRunning Magazine
The Lilith Fair doc was incredible. As a huge fan of those women, I wish I could have been there. I am now attending concerts with my daughter & feel what are likely similar vibes at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour & Gracie Abrams: love & acceptance. As a mom, it gives me hope for the next generation.
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Lilith Fair doc was incredible. As a huge fan of those women, I wish I could have been there. I am now attending concerts with my daughter & feel what are likely similar vibes at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour & Gracie Abrams: love & acceptance. As a mom, it gives me hope for the next generation.
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I’m in!
What if instead of Cyber Monday (aka Daddy Bezos Day), we did a Support Indie Media Monday?
What are your favorite indie publications? Who are some of your favorite freelance and indie reporters and commentators?
Can we make this a thing?
What are your favorite indie publications? Who are some of your favorite freelance and indie reporters and commentators?
Can we make this a thing?
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I’m in!
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There's always been a fight over the true story of America. I believe deeply in the story that says we’re all created equal, and that if we can treat each other with decency and respect, all of us will be better off.
I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:
I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:
My Conversation with Marc Maron | WTF Podcast
YouTube video by Barack Obama
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October 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
There's always been a fight over the true story of America. I believe deeply in the story that says we’re all created equal, and that if we can treat each other with decency and respect, all of us will be better off.
I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:
I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:
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Happy birthday Lincoln! The 👑 of Sea Pups is turning 8
October 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Happy birthday Lincoln! The 👑 of Sea Pups is turning 8
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Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford Just Can’t Quit the White House www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/a...
Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford Just Can’t Quit the White House
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October 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford Just Can’t Quit the White House www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/a...
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Two wildfires, course changes, and a big climb over Baden Powell didn't stop the 2025 Angeles Crest 100 runners. Here’s how the race unfolded for the runners at the AC100.
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AC100: The Bridge/Eaton Fires & Twice over Baden Powell - Ultra Running Magazine
This year’s race was difficult to pull off due to the aftermath of two major fires that affected the race at both the start in Wrightwood (WW) and the finish in Altadena.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Two wildfires, course changes, and a big climb over Baden Powell didn't stop the 2025 Angeles Crest 100 runners. Here’s how the race unfolded for the runners at the AC100.
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ultrarunning.com/featured/ac1...
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SNL Hosts and Guests for October, 2025:
Oct. 4: Bad Bunny, Doja Cat (Season Premiere)
Oct. 11: Amy Poehler, Role Model
Oct. 18: Sabrina Carpenter (host and musical guest)
Oct. 4: Bad Bunny, Doja Cat (Season Premiere)
Oct. 11: Amy Poehler, Role Model
Oct. 18: Sabrina Carpenter (host and musical guest)
September 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SNL Hosts and Guests for October, 2025:
Oct. 4: Bad Bunny, Doja Cat (Season Premiere)
Oct. 11: Amy Poehler, Role Model
Oct. 18: Sabrina Carpenter (host and musical guest)
Oct. 4: Bad Bunny, Doja Cat (Season Premiere)
Oct. 11: Amy Poehler, Role Model
Oct. 18: Sabrina Carpenter (host and musical guest)
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What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend is a place to find all the UltraRunning races in North America, along with a deeper dive into featured races we cover for each region.
If you're a race director and don't see your race listed, reach out to us!
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
If you're a race director and don't see your race listed, reach out to us!
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
What's Up in Ultra This Weekend — September 13, 2025 - Ultra Running Magazine
This weekend's ultramarathon race calendar features Run Rabbit Run, Rib Mountain Trail Races, Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour, Boulder Field 100, and the Divide 200.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend is a place to find all the UltraRunning races in North America, along with a deeper dive into featured races we cover for each region.
If you're a race director and don't see your race listed, reach out to us!
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
If you're a race director and don't see your race listed, reach out to us!
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
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More of this.
September 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
More of this.
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The improvement of an updated, brighter display might offset the lower battery life, but only you can be the judge of that. Read about all the upgrades to the Garmin Forerunner 970 and let us know if this will be on your wish list.
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#garminwatch #review @garmin.com
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#garminwatch #review @garmin.com
REVIEW: Garmin Forerunner 970 GPS Watch - Ultra Running Magazine
There is something of a demarcation line among endurance athletes when it comes to sports watches. Some like the robust, expedition-style watch that says, “I do epic sh*t.” Others prefer a sleeker, mo...
ultrarunning.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The improvement of an updated, brighter display might offset the lower battery life, but only you can be the judge of that. Read about all the upgrades to the Garmin Forerunner 970 and let us know if this will be on your wish list.
ultrarunning.com/featured/rev...
#garminwatch #review @garmin.com
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#garminwatch #review @garmin.com
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A graduate level, if not PhD, ultramarathon, Manitou’s Revenge has drawn its name and inspiration from Native American legends embedded deep within the Catskills...
Read more about this New York Legend.👇
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#manitourevenge
Read more about this New York Legend.👇
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#manitourevenge
A New York Legend: Manitou’s Revenge - Ultra Running Magazine
A graduate level, if not PhD, ultramarathon, the race has drawn its name and inspiration from Native American legends embedded deep within the Catskills. The name originates from the Algonquian langua...
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July 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A graduate level, if not PhD, ultramarathon, Manitou’s Revenge has drawn its name and inspiration from Native American legends embedded deep within the Catskills...
Read more about this New York Legend.👇
ultrarunning.com/featured/a-n...
#manitourevenge
Read more about this New York Legend.👇
ultrarunning.com/featured/a-n...
#manitourevenge
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Filmmaker Ken Burns tells NPR's Michel Martin about the role that federal funding has played in his documentary work and the potential impact of the loss of that funding on children's programming.
Flimmaker Ken Burns: Public broadcasting is a 'purely American expression'
Filmmaker Ken Burns tells NPR's Michel Martin about the role that federal funding has played in his documentary work and the potential impact of the loss of that funding on children's programming.
n.pr
July 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Filmmaker Ken Burns tells NPR's Michel Martin about the role that federal funding has played in his documentary work and the potential impact of the loss of that funding on children's programming.
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Column by Lili Loofbourow: The day Stephen Colbert’s show was canceled, the House passed a bill backing Trump’s push to defund NPR and PBS.
CBS knows what all this looks like. They’re trying very hard to address the optics.
CBS knows what all this looks like. They’re trying very hard to address the optics.
Column | The end of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ has implications beyond late-night TV
Stephen Colbert announced at the Thursday evening taping of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that his show would be canceled at the end of the season.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Column by Lili Loofbourow: The day Stephen Colbert’s show was canceled, the House passed a bill backing Trump’s push to defund NPR and PBS.
CBS knows what all this looks like. They’re trying very hard to address the optics.
CBS knows what all this looks like. They’re trying very hard to address the optics.
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I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
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and the 6-day, 10-day races are DONE (along with the 12h, 24h, 48h, 72h races, too)! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlLR... @ultrarunningmag.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social @pedalsandpages.com @amycwrites.bsky.social #running #ultrarunning #SixDaysInTheDome #WestAllis #Milwaukee
2025 Six Days In the Dome: the finish
YouTube video by Troy Freund
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June 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
and the 6-day, 10-day races are DONE (along with the 12h, 24h, 48h, 72h races, too)! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlLR... @ultrarunningmag.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social @pedalsandpages.com @amycwrites.bsky.social #running #ultrarunning #SixDaysInTheDome #WestAllis #Milwaukee
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New lid, who dis? 🧢 😆
Get yours at the UltraRunning Magazine tent at Western States 100! Stop by on Friday from 8am to 1pm.
See you at States!
#TopoAthletic #ws100 #westernstates100
Get yours at the UltraRunning Magazine tent at Western States 100! Stop by on Friday from 8am to 1pm.
See you at States!
#TopoAthletic #ws100 #westernstates100
June 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New lid, who dis? 🧢 😆
Get yours at the UltraRunning Magazine tent at Western States 100! Stop by on Friday from 8am to 1pm.
See you at States!
#TopoAthletic #ws100 #westernstates100
Get yours at the UltraRunning Magazine tent at Western States 100! Stop by on Friday from 8am to 1pm.
See you at States!
#TopoAthletic #ws100 #westernstates100
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let's update on some #ultrarunners, about 2 1/2 days into their 10D or 24hr RACE on a 443m track!
bib 138: 24h: 59miles, >12hr
bib 111: 10d: 123miles, >60hr
bib 137: 24h: 66miles, >12hr
bib 107: 10d: 112miles, >59hr
bib 102: 10d: 78miles, >59hr
c @amycwrites.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social
bib 138: 24h: 59miles, >12hr
bib 111: 10d: 123miles, >60hr
bib 137: 24h: 66miles, >12hr
bib 107: 10d: 112miles, >59hr
bib 102: 10d: 78miles, >59hr
c @amycwrites.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
let's update on some #ultrarunners, about 2 1/2 days into their 10D or 24hr RACE on a 443m track!
bib 138: 24h: 59miles, >12hr
bib 111: 10d: 123miles, >60hr
bib 137: 24h: 66miles, >12hr
bib 107: 10d: 112miles, >59hr
bib 102: 10d: 78miles, >59hr
c @amycwrites.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social
bib 138: 24h: 59miles, >12hr
bib 111: 10d: 123miles, >60hr
bib 137: 24h: 66miles, >12hr
bib 107: 10d: 112miles, >59hr
bib 102: 10d: 78miles, >59hr
c @amycwrites.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social
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In this week’s What’s Up in Ultra, we feature ultramarathons across North America.
🟡 River of No Return Endurance Runs
🟡 Kettle Moraine Endurance Runs
🟡 Highlands Sky
🟡 Laurel Highlands
🟡 Ultra Trail Gaspesie 100
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
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🟡 River of No Return Endurance Runs
🟡 Kettle Moraine Endurance Runs
🟡 Highlands Sky
🟡 Laurel Highlands
🟡 Ultra Trail Gaspesie 100
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
What's Up in Ultra This Weekend — June 14 - Ultra Running Magazine
This week's ultramarathon race calendar features River of No Returns, Kettle Moraine, Highlands Sky, Laurel Highlands, and Ultra Trail Gaspesie 100.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In this week’s What’s Up in Ultra, we feature ultramarathons across North America.
🟡 River of No Return Endurance Runs
🟡 Kettle Moraine Endurance Runs
🟡 Highlands Sky
🟡 Laurel Highlands
🟡 Ultra Trail Gaspesie 100
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
🟡 River of No Return Endurance Runs
🟡 Kettle Moraine Endurance Runs
🟡 Highlands Sky
🟡 Laurel Highlands
🟡 Ultra Trail Gaspesie 100
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
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In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap, we list results from Oregon, Quebec, California and Virginia.
🔺 McKenzie River Trail Run
🔺 Trail La Clinique Du Coureur
🔺 San Diego 100
🔺 Old Dominion
Sponsored by Topo Athletic
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🔺 McKenzie River Trail Run
🔺 Trail La Clinique Du Coureur
🔺 San Diego 100
🔺 Old Dominion
Sponsored by Topo Athletic
ultrarunning.com/featured/ult...
Ultra Weekend Recap — June 8 - Ultra Running Magazine
This week's ultramarathon results include McKenzie River Trail Run, Trail La Clinique Du Coureur, San Diego 100, and Old Dominion.
ultrarunning.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap, we list results from Oregon, Quebec, California and Virginia.
🔺 McKenzie River Trail Run
🔺 Trail La Clinique Du Coureur
🔺 San Diego 100
🔺 Old Dominion
Sponsored by Topo Athletic
ultrarunning.com/featured/ult...
🔺 McKenzie River Trail Run
🔺 Trail La Clinique Du Coureur
🔺 San Diego 100
🔺 Old Dominion
Sponsored by Topo Athletic
ultrarunning.com/featured/ult...
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👀 Take a peek inside our June/ July 2025 issue:
Dave Henn taps out runner Liess Makhlouf after loop 1 at the 2025 Barkley Marathons.
📸 Jacob Zocherman
👉 Subscribe today for access to our print and/or digital issues, training plans, wall calendar, and more. ultrarunning.com/subscribe/
Dave Henn taps out runner Liess Makhlouf after loop 1 at the 2025 Barkley Marathons.
📸 Jacob Zocherman
👉 Subscribe today for access to our print and/or digital issues, training plans, wall calendar, and more. ultrarunning.com/subscribe/
June 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
👀 Take a peek inside our June/ July 2025 issue:
Dave Henn taps out runner Liess Makhlouf after loop 1 at the 2025 Barkley Marathons.
📸 Jacob Zocherman
👉 Subscribe today for access to our print and/or digital issues, training plans, wall calendar, and more. ultrarunning.com/subscribe/
Dave Henn taps out runner Liess Makhlouf after loop 1 at the 2025 Barkley Marathons.
📸 Jacob Zocherman
👉 Subscribe today for access to our print and/or digital issues, training plans, wall calendar, and more. ultrarunning.com/subscribe/
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The Yankee Springs Trail Run is coming up this weekend on May 31st. For Melanie Arleth, the 50K was her very first ultra in 2018. Read more about Melanie and how she dove into ultra running at 41 years old.
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Blue Collar Runners: Melanie Arleth - Ultra Running Magazine
Melanie Arleth never dreamed she’d be a runner, let alone an ultrarunner. In March of 2018, she felt a shift in her mindset. “I decided to go for it. I had just turned 41 and after putting my family f...
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May 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Yankee Springs Trail Run is coming up this weekend on May 31st. For Melanie Arleth, the 50K was her very first ultra in 2018. Read more about Melanie and how she dove into ultra running at 41 years old.
ultrarunning.com/featured/blu...
ultrarunning.com/featured/blu...
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The third weekend in May saw 53 ultramarathons take place across North America, including featured events in Georgia, Florida, Colorado, and Utah. Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend!
Sponsored by Topo Athletic
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Sponsored by Topo Athletic
ultrarunning.com/featured/ult...
Ultra Weekend Recap — May 18 - Ultra Running Magazine
This weekend's ultramarathon race results include the Cruel Jewel 100, Keys Ultras, Ram Party, and Born to Run Ultras.
ultrarunning.com
May 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The third weekend in May saw 53 ultramarathons take place across North America, including featured events in Georgia, Florida, Colorado, and Utah. Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend!
Sponsored by Topo Athletic
ultrarunning.com/featured/ult...
Sponsored by Topo Athletic
ultrarunning.com/featured/ult...
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🌟 This week in What’s Up in Ultra… we’re heading to the trails in Washington, Minnesota, Virginia, Vermont, and even Saskatchewan!
There are 53 ultramarathons happening this weekend ! 📆👟
Where are you racing?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
There are 53 ultramarathons happening this weekend ! 📆👟
Where are you racing?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
What's Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 17 - Ultra Running Magazine
This week's ultramarathon race calendar includes Sun Mountain, Superior Spring Trail Race, Massanutten 100, Infinitus, and Reesor 50.
ultrarunning.com
May 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🌟 This week in What’s Up in Ultra… we’re heading to the trails in Washington, Minnesota, Virginia, Vermont, and even Saskatchewan!
There are 53 ultramarathons happening this weekend ! 📆👟
Where are you racing?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
There are 53 ultramarathons happening this weekend ! 📆👟
Where are you racing?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
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🗓️ What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend!
Featuring:
🔹 Quicksilver (CA)
🔹 Ice Age Trail (WI)
🔹 Hellbender 100 (NC)
🔹 Dirty German Endurance Fest ( PA)
🔹 Suffer on Centennial (MB)
Where will you be racing this weekend?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
Featuring:
🔹 Quicksilver (CA)
🔹 Ice Age Trail (WI)
🔹 Hellbender 100 (NC)
🔹 Dirty German Endurance Fest ( PA)
🔹 Suffer on Centennial (MB)
Where will you be racing this weekend?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
What's Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 10 - Ultra Running Magazine
This weekend's ultramarathon race calendar includes Quicksilver, Ice Age Trail, Hellbender 100, Dirty German, and Suffer on Centenial.
ultrarunning.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🗓️ What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend!
Featuring:
🔹 Quicksilver (CA)
🔹 Ice Age Trail (WI)
🔹 Hellbender 100 (NC)
🔹 Dirty German Endurance Fest ( PA)
🔹 Suffer on Centennial (MB)
Where will you be racing this weekend?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...
Featuring:
🔹 Quicksilver (CA)
🔹 Ice Age Trail (WI)
🔹 Hellbender 100 (NC)
🔹 Dirty German Endurance Fest ( PA)
🔹 Suffer on Centennial (MB)
Where will you be racing this weekend?
Sponsored by Osprey Packs
ultrarunning.com/featured/wha...