Cat Bradley is Racing the Only Target That Matters—Her Own Morgan Sjogren|February 9, 2018 After a breakout year winning Western States 100, setting the Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim FKT and going pro, in 2018 runner Cat Bradley is staying focused on her toughest competition—herself.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Mirna Valerio Shelby Stanger|January 31, 2018 Mirna’s wild idea is to run ultra-marathons and advocate for body positivity, showing others that fitness comes in many sizes. Mirna's not just a runner. She’s also a teacher, coach, diversity leader, trained opera singer, mom, wife, and author of A Beautiful Work in Progress.
Camille Herron’s 100-Mile World Record Aer Parris|November 16, 2017 How do you break records for a distance you've never run before? We talk to Camille herself to find out. It comes down to science and joy.
A Track Star Returns to Her Trail Roots Becky Wade|November 2, 2017 The mountains have always beckoned Olympian Julia Bleasdale. Today, she's answering that call. If you watched Julia Bleasdale in the 2012...
Running in Baltimore’s Urban Oasis Amanda Loudin|October 24, 2017 Patapsco Valley State Park is a world unto its own, just a few short miles from one of the nation’s largest population centers. To be surro...
In Praise of the DNF Morgan Sjogren|October 17, 2017 Instead of “Did Not Finish,” think “Did Not F-Up.” Here's how to know when to throw in the towel—and how to get back on the horse. A Did...
Kilian Jornet’s Mountain Reign Morgan Tilton|October 17, 2017 On suffering, doping and victory: a Q&A with one of today's most famous runners Kilian Jornet hardly needs an introduction. The ski m...
Trail Sisters: Meet Asheville Renaissance Runner Ashley Hunter Arnold Gina Lucrezi|October 12, 2017 When she's not speeding by on the trails of Pisgah, you can find her teaching yoga, writing and producing running films. The Southeast is...
How to Stay Body Positive in Trail Running Morgan Tilton|September 29, 2017 Discover how trail runner Taylor Nowlin stays body positive and motivated on the trails. Read her inspiring story on REI's blog.
Justin Simoni Summits Colorado’s Highest Hundred Peaks. In 60 Days. Zoë Rom|September 28, 2017 The Long Ranger finished Colorado's Centennial Peaks in 60 days. Here's how he did it, how burritos aided his mission and what his accomplis...
The Rise of the Dirtbag Trail Runner Morgan Sjogren|September 18, 2017 Discover the world of dirtbag runners and their unconventional approach to trail running. Read about their inspiring stories on REI's blog.
How a Runner Named Stringbean Broke Every Appalachian Trail Speed Record Jonathan Olivier|September 14, 2017 He packed light, pushed through pain, followed Fastest Known Time protocol to a T, and even stopped to enjoy the view. Ultrarunner Joe “...
