Running a Marathon at Any Speed with Martinus Evans Shelby Stanger|November 19, 2024 12 years ago Martinus Evans went on his first run. Despite the initial struggle, he went on to complete his first marathon just 18 months later. Today, Martinus is a marathon runner, author, speaker, and the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 40,000 members that motivates runners of all speeds to go after their big goals.
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Ken Knapp|November 7, 2024 Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities.
Cold-Weather Running Gear: The Perfect Kit REI Staff|September 30, 2024 Don't trade your sneakers for slippers just because it's cold. Read on for the best cold-weather running gear.
How to Make Sustainability Part of Your Running Amanda Loudin|September 24, 2024 You might be surprised at the many ways you can lessen your environmental impact through running.
Gear Check: Cal Dobbs’ Trans Pride 5K and Run Across America Fiona Lowenstein|September 9, 2024 Cal Dobbs, REI member since 2018, became the first transgender person to run across America in 2023. Here's the gear the athlete and activist brought along to host the first Trans Pride 5K in Los Angeles this summer.
Trail Running with a Blade with Zach Friedley Shelby Stanger|July 9, 2024 Zach Friedley is a professional athlete who is changing the sport of trail running. Zach was born without most of his right leg, and is often the only adaptive athlete at the starting line of some of the world’s hardest races. There aren’t a lot of running events with categories specifically for adaptive athletes, but Zach is on a mission to change that.
Running, Mentorship, and Embodying Bravey with Alexi Pappas Shelby Stanger|June 4, 2024 Alexi Pappas is a wildly talented, multi-faceted athlete. She’s a professional runner, an author, a champion for mental health, a guide runner for blind athletes, a filmmaker, and an entrepreneur. When she runs, Alexi is often wearing a huge smile on her face and a healthy dusting of glitter across her cheeks. Alexi’s running journey has taken her to through peaks and valleys and she’s using her story to mentor the next generation.
What I Listen To While I Run REI Staff|June 3, 2024 Seven runners with differing tastes dish on their preferred sounds (or silence) while on the trail and road.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Shokz OpenRun Headphones Kamilah Journét|April 18, 2024 After transitioning from competitive to recreational running, the author starts training with music—and a gifted pair of bone-conduction headphones allow her to balance fun with safety.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Kahtoola MICROspikes Mary Beth Skylis|March 4, 2024 Throwing on this footwear traction helped the author keep her footing and speed, from an icy winter to a muddy spring.
Outdoor Brands Are Dropping Gender Labels Amanda Loudin|February 12, 2024 With a push from Gen Z, outdoor clothing brands are dropping outdated binaries and introducing gender-neutral clothing.
Photo Diary: REI x HOKA at UTMB REI Staff|December 22, 2023 REI staffers traveled to the French Alps to join HOKA for the 2023 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, ultra running's ultimate bucket-list race.
