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Arc’teryx has had a longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and more recently, they have partnered with the global Fair Trade Certified™ program to ensure responsible treatment of workers at every phase of the production process, along with protection of natural resources. The company’s goal is to have 80% of their products meet all Fair Trade Certified™ guidelines by 2025, and all of the items we tested from their summer trail running collection meet these standards.

A high-level overview which aims to prepare runners for the specifics of dealing with high altitude races. In particular, I’ve used Leadville Trail 100-miler as an example since it’s one of the most historic ultras, and a personal favorite where I’ve enjoyed battling for wins and coached two other winners and numerous finishers.

Sometimes, I get it just right and I can feel myself right in the sweet spot of balance. Other times, I feel off kilter, knowing that something is getting neglected. I ran my first ultra race 11 years ago, and there are ways I’ve juggled the many areas of my life, alongside a demanding, sometimes selfish sport, while managing to keep it fun.

With longer and brighter trail days upon us, eye protection becomes critical. However, many of us would like to keep our fashion game strong as well. We’ve tested an assortment of styles and price points to provide you with plenty of options for looking good while providing maximal protection.

Have you been lucky enough to spend miles racing with “The Jester”? I recently completed my first 72-hour race and it became my first 200-miler, thanks to Ed Ettinghausen—the man inside the jester suit.

Music impacts your life more than you know. However, external soundwaves are not our only source – songs can be played internally, as well. For those of us putting in long miles while training and racing, tuning into your mental radio can have a big impact on your emotions and change your physiology.