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Donald Buraglio

Donald Buraglio

Donald is a physical therapist, California native, barefoot aficionado, and father of three with more than 25 years of experience in endurance sports. He was a collegiate rower at UCLA, then dabbled in marathons and Ironman-distance triathlons before falling in love with ultras in the early 2000s. His favorite locations to run include Marin County, CA, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and he loves exploring America's National Parks. When he's not training for ultramarathons, he enjoys hiking or slacklining with his family in Monterey County, CA.

  • Review: Salomon Ultra Glide 2 and Glide Max TR Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 04/25/2023
    Donald Buraglio 04/25/2023

    Salomon’s spring 2023 trail run collection features a couple of high-cushioned models built with long days and high mileage in mind. While they are still quite capable of handling high-performance …

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  • Review: Speedland GS:TAM Trail Shoe

    Donald Buraglio 03/22/2023
    Donald Buraglio 03/22/2023

    The latest Speedland shoe was created in partnership with elite ultrarunner Dylan Bowman and is named after Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, CA, where Bowman first rose to fame and …

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  • Review: Tracksmith Eliot Shoe

    Donald Buraglio 03/05/2023
    Donald Buraglio 03/05/2023

    The Eliot Runner is designed as a versatile, high-volume trainer for dedicated road runners, and one that would perform well and provide a comfortable ride over a range of speeds. …

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  • Review: Trail Wear for Winter

    Donald Buraglio 12/13/2022
    Donald Buraglio 12/13/2022

    Staying comfortable during cold weather running is all about the fabrics and fit of your base layers. Ideally, they should wick moisture, insulate (even when saturated with sweat) and feel …

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  • Our Favorite Things: 2022 Gift Guide

    Donald Buraglio 12/06/2022
    Donald Buraglio 12/06/2022

    During the holiday season, ultrarunners love to get cozy and relax … but we don’t want to completely abandon our training, either. Here is our annual list of gifts for …

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  • Fall 2022 Sock Roundup

    Donald Buraglio 11/18/2022
    Donald Buraglio 11/18/2022

    Wool is becoming more commonly known as a fiber for all seasons, but it’s during the cold and wet months that the performance aspects of this powerhouse fabric are truly …

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  • Review: Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3

    Donald Buraglio 11/12/2022
    Donald Buraglio 11/12/2022

    With significant updates to Topo Athletic’s best-selling trail shoe, the Ultraventure 3 was built for athletes seeking a cushioned and comfortable option for mild to moderate terrain. It’s a dependable, …

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  • Review: Garmin Enduro 2

    Donald Buraglio 10/18/2022
    Donald Buraglio 10/18/2022

    Simply put, the Enduro 2 is Garmin’s premier watch for endurance activity in all conditions. The watch’s feature set represents a massive overhaul from the original Enduro watch, and even …

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  • Review: Altra Mont Blanc BOA Trail Shoe

    Donald Buraglio 10/12/2022
    Donald Buraglio 10/12/2022

    This summer we reviewed the debut Altra Mont Blanc, a trail model built for racing and tested extensively by Altra’s elite athlete team. Altra had already announced that a BOA …

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  • First Look Review: Topo Athletic Specter Running Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 09/19/2022
    Donald Buraglio 09/19/2022

    A new model in the Topo Athletic lineup this year, the Specter, is a highly cushioned performance trainer built for fast training days, paved ultras or road racing, particularly in …

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  • Review: LEKI Trail Running Poles

    Donald Buraglio 09/07/2022
    Donald Buraglio 09/07/2022

    In 2022, LEKI stepped proactively into the post-pandemic resurgence of the trail running industry, making significant changes across their product line, as well as an updated website and even a …

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  • Review: Osprey Duro LT and Dyna LT Vests

    Donald Buraglio 08/31/2022
    Donald Buraglio 08/31/2022

    The Duro LT and Dyna LT vests are minimalist additions to Osprey’s long-standing Duro (men’s) and Dyna (women’s) running hydration lineup. They are designed to carry the bare necessities for …

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  • Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar

    Donald Buraglio 08/10/2022
    Donald Buraglio 08/10/2022

    The Forerunner 955 Solar is Garmin’s first running smartwatch with solar charging capability. It comes with a full feature set that matches and exceeds anything in the Garmin lineup (for …

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  • Altra Speed Shoe Review: Mont Blanc Trail & Vanish Carbon Road

    Donald Buraglio 07/20/2022
    Donald Buraglio 07/20/2022

    Despite building enormous popularity among trail and road runners, one perceived gap in Altra’s footwear line-up in the past has been high performance racing shoes. This year, the company addressed …

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  •  Summer Trail Running Shades Roundup

    Donald Buraglio 07/13/2022
    Donald Buraglio 07/13/2022

    This is the season when eye protection is critical, as long days and extended light exposure can cause unnecessary visual fatigue or damage. The key is to find options that …

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  • Review: Speedland SL:HSV Trail Shoe

    Donald Buraglio 06/29/2022
    Donald Buraglio 06/29/2022

    The general build of the SL:HSV, including the stack heights and adjustable component system, is very similar to the original model, but there are a few key updates that make …

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  • First Look Review: Adidas Terrex Agravic Pro Trail Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 06/08/2022
    Donald Buraglio 06/08/2022

    Think of this new model in the Adidas Terrex lineup as the overlapping Venn diagram of two prominent trends in trail running: one circle is the rise of the luxury …

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  • Spring 2022 Sock Roundup

    Donald Buraglio 06/01/2022
    Donald Buraglio 06/01/2022

    Wool isn’t just for cold weather anymore. All of this season’s sock recommendations incorporate the natural fiber to leverage its inherent performance qualities. Innovative construction techniques ensure that the resulting …

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  • First Look Review: Altra Timp 4

    Donald Buraglio 04/25/2022
    Donald Buraglio 04/25/2022

    The Timp was introduced to the Altra lineup as a rugged trail running shoe built for long days on moderate to technical terrain. Fans of early versions of the Timp …

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  • First Look Review: HOKA Speedgoat 5

    Donald Buraglio 04/05/2022
    Donald Buraglio 04/05/2022

    As one of the longest-tenured shoes in HOKA’s trail running lineup, the Speedgoat has established a reputation for durability and performance as a training shoe that is also fully suitable …

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  • Garmin Fenix 7X Review

    Donald Buraglio 03/30/2022
    Donald Buraglio 03/30/2022

    In a move cleverly designed to command the attention of all gear testers and social media simultaneously, on January 18 Garmin launched two complete series of its top-end adventure/multi-sport GPS …

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  • First Look: Topo Athletic MT-4 Trail Running Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 12/27/2021
    Donald Buraglio 12/27/2021

    The MT is positioned in the Topo lineup as a hybrid road-trail shoe for light hiking or fitness running, but it also works well as a high-mileage trainer or race …

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  • The Running Event (TRE) Recap: Part 2

    Donald Buraglio 12/15/2021
    Donald Buraglio 12/15/2021

    New shoe releases get a lot of hype at The Running Event, but there are always a number of other items that catch our eye over the course of the …

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  • The Running Event (TRE) Recap – Part 1

    Donald Buraglio 12/08/2021
    Donald Buraglio 12/08/2021

    Our editorial team was enormously happy to be back at TRE, an annual industry showcase that was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. The event’s return was a gathering …

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  • Fall Sock Roundup

    Donald Buraglio 11/23/2021
    Donald Buraglio 11/23/2021

    Fall demands a little more out of our sock game: more insulation, more durability and more dynamic performance to accommodate rainy weather and dropping temperatures. Here’s a new harvest of …

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  • Allbirds Trail Runners SWT 

    Donald Buraglio 10/27/2021
    Donald Buraglio 10/27/2021

    The Allbirds product line has historically been focused on casual and athleisure-type footwear, however, they’ve recently expanded into high-demand athletic use. The Trail Runner SWT (sugar, wool and tree – …

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  • XOSKIN Review: XOUNDERWEAR and Compression Shorts

    Donald Buraglio 10/13/2021
    Donald Buraglio 10/13/2021

    Most of XOSKIN’s apparel lineup consists of light compression-style garments that dissipate heat and moisture while diminishing friction on the surface of your skin. We tested two new products in …

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  • Return of the Ibex: Wool Performance Shirts

    Donald Buraglio 09/08/2021
    Donald Buraglio 09/08/2021

    We tried two new shirt options from Ibex’s summer 2021 lineup. Both are soft, lightweight, odor resistant and temperature regulating; we tested them on cool and foggy coastal trails, as …

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  • Speedland SL:PDX Trail Shoe

    Donald Buraglio 09/01/2021
    Donald Buraglio 09/01/2021

    Speedland has made an outstanding trail shoe in the SL:PDX. Between the secure fit, responsive midsole and strong traction, there’s virtually nothing holding you back from running fast on all …

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  • HOKA Mafate Speed 3 Trail Shoe

    Donald Buraglio 08/18/2021
    Donald Buraglio 08/18/2021

    The primary change to the Mafate Speed 3 is the upper, which replaces the previous monomesh material with a recycled polyester mesh. This is in line with HOKA’s ongoing sustainability …

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