Meet the USA 50K Trail Champion REI Staff|September 14, 2015 A Q&A with Andy Wacker Andy Wacker made his debut to the world of ultra trail running with a bang, winning the USATF 50k Trail Champi...
Gear Review: Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail-Running Shoes Yitka Winn|September 9, 2015 Built for trail races and fast-paced training, the women's Salomon Speedcross 3 trail-running shoes let you push your off-pavement limits.
Family Vacation: For The Olpins, Running A Ragnar Relay is the Perfect Getaway Chris Parker|September 9, 2015 The Olpins started a new family tradition: To run Ragnar relay races. Training and running together has created a bond for “Team Defiantly Competitive.”
Violet Crown Trail – A Trail to Connect Them All Ali Carr Troxell|September 7, 2015 The Violet Crown Trail is a new trail extending into the Hill Country from the heart of Austin, Texas, creates the biggest trail system in the region.
Preserving Hiking History: Restoring the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain Ali Carr Troxell|August 24, 2015 The original section of the Appalachian Trail in upstate New York gets a face-lift to accommodate millions of visitors and preserve Bear Mountain State Park.
Cactus, Rattlers and Bull Sharks (Oh, My!) – Trail Running the Sierra of Baja Sur Matt & Agnes Hage|June 5, 2015 Trial run through Baja California's cactus-covered singletracks while keeping an eye out for rattlers sunbathing on the trail.
How Footwear Impacts Recovery REI Staff|June 4, 2015 Supportive footwear can help the recovery process, which begins with every step taken post-activity.
What You Need to Know About Maximalist Running Shoes Yitka Winn|May 26, 2015 Maximalist running shoes can help on those long runs. Learn some tips to help consider if they are the right shoe for you at the REI Co-op Journal.
What to Eat to Fuel Your (Long) Run Yitka Winn|April 20, 2015 Here are a few tips from a long distance runner on the right nutrition to fuel your body.
Kauai’s Kalalau Trail: Rain or Shine Joy Martin|March 25, 2015 A trail-running experience along the Kauai's Kalalau Trail.
New Women’s Trail Running Gear for Spring Megan Michelson|March 23, 2015 Spring is prime trail-running season and we’ve got the scoop on the coolest new trail-running gear from Salomon, Suunto, Patagonia, Marmot and more.