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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.

  • Arc’teryx Summer Trail Running Collection

    Donald Buraglio 07/13/2021
    Donald Buraglio 07/13/2021

    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 …

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  • Summer Sunglasses Review

    Donald Buraglio 07/07/2021
    Donald Buraglio 07/07/2021

    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 …

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  • Rabbit Trail Collection Review

    Donald Buraglio 06/22/2021
    Donald Buraglio 06/22/2021

    A few key characteristics of the rabbit brand stand out: their use of exceptionally comfortable materials, skilled balance of innovating and launching new styles without compromising existing favorites and perhaps, …

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  • Garmin Enduro GPS Watch Review

    Donald Buraglio 06/16/2021
    Donald Buraglio 06/16/2021

    This spring Garmin introduced an entirely new product line with the release of the Enduro watch, a model that is something of a hybrid between the Forerunner and Fenix series, …

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  • Spring Sock Roundup

    Donald Buraglio 05/05/2021
    Donald Buraglio 05/05/2021

    Brighter days and longer miles during the spring months help build a base for fun adventures throughout the year. Just in time for your ramp up in training, we’ve tested …

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  • First Look: Salomon Index.01 Road Shoe

    Donald Buraglio 04/20/2021
    Donald Buraglio 04/20/2021

    Salomon has had a longstanding commitment to socially responsible manufacturing practices, and this spring they are debuting a flagship running shoe that exemplifies this concept. The Index.01 is designed as …

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  • First Look: Saucony Kinvara 12 and Peregrine 11

    Donald Buraglio 04/14/2021
    Donald Buraglio 04/14/2021

    Saucony’s Kinvara and Peregrine shoes share similar DNA, even though one is a road shoe and the other is designed for trails. Both were born from the minimalist running shoe …

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  • Long Sleeves for Spring

    Donald Buraglio 03/17/2021
    Donald Buraglio 03/17/2021

    Spring temperatures are often warm enough to ditch the jacket, but still too cold for short sleeves. That’s where long sleeve shirts come to the rescue. Having a variety of …

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  • UltrAspire Alpha 4.0 and Momentum 2.0 Vest Review

    Donald Buraglio 03/10/2021
    Donald Buraglio 03/10/2021

    UltrAspire is known for its innovative approach in the hydration vest space, and their design philosophy emphasizes minimizing the footprint of the vest against your body while still providing adequate …

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  • First Look: New Altras for Road and Trail

    Donald Buraglio 02/17/2021
    Donald Buraglio 02/17/2021

    Donald Buraglio reviews the Altra Timp 3 trail shoe and new Altra Rivera road shoe.

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  • First Look: The North Face Flight VECTIV Trail Running Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 01/27/2021
    Donald Buraglio 01/27/2021

    This spring, The North Face swings for the fences with a new footwear design approach that has been several years in the making and tested extensively with their team of …

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  • Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale Review

    Donald Buraglio 01/13/2021
    Donald Buraglio 01/13/2021

    An update to Garmin’s Index Smart Scale, which measures a number of physiological metrics in addition to basic weight. The S2 is smaller and lighter than the previous model, with …

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  • Polar Vantage V2 Multisport GPS Watch

    Donald Buraglio 12/23/2020
    Donald Buraglio 12/23/2020

    The Vantage V2 includes a number of features first introduced on this year’s Grit X watch, plus three new assessment features and music player controls. All this is done in …

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  • Tracksmith Run Commute Collection Review

    Donald Buraglio 12/02/2020
    Donald Buraglio 12/02/2020

    Run commuting has steadily gained a loyal following in recent years, which is why Tracksmith created the Run Commute Collection. The collection is an assortment of existing items from the …

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  • First Look: Topo Ultraventure Pro Trail Running Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 11/17/2020
    Donald Buraglio 11/17/2020

    An an offshoot of Topo’s most popular trail running model, the Ultraventure Pro has the same geometry and stack heights, plus added design elements to improve comfort and performance for …

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  • Long Sleeves for Fall

    Donald Buraglio 10/28/2020
    Donald Buraglio 10/28/2020

    Long sleeve shirts are a staple of fall training. There is a lot of variety within the category, from lightweight fabrics intended for high-intensity work, to thicker layers that protect …

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  • Review: Garmin Forerunner 745 GPS Watch

    Donald Buraglio 10/21/2020
    Donald Buraglio 10/21/2020

    The successor to Garmin’s multi-sport focused Forerunner 735XT, expands the functionality of that model extensively, and closely approaches the feature profile of the higher-end Forerunner 945. In comparison to the …

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  • Fall Sock Roundup

    Donald Buraglio 10/14/2020
    Donald Buraglio 10/14/2020

    Autumn means cooler temps, wet trails and a new harvest of running socks to choose from. Here’s a rundown of models we’ve been testing over the past several weeks.

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  • First Look: HOKA ONE ONE Clifton Edge Running Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 09/16/2020
    Donald Buraglio 09/16/2020

    Innovation can be an interesting process. Any creative-minded person can attest that you have to throw some ridiculous ideas into the world before you develop one that lands precisely where …

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  • Trekking Poles Review

    Donald Buraglio 09/09/2020
    Donald Buraglio 09/09/2020

    We’ve spent the summer testing four high-performance trekking pole options in mountain running environments and big vert days on our home trails: LEKI MCT 12 Vario, Ultimate Direction FK Ultra, …

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  • First Look: Brooks Cascadia 15 Trail Running Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 08/11/2020
    Donald Buraglio 08/11/2020

    This longstanding trail favorite is the most famous model in the Brooks lineup, and for good reason, as it performs well for a broad spectrum of users under a variety …

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  • Review: Topo Athletic Zephyr and Ultrafly 3

    Donald Buraglio 07/15/2020
    Donald Buraglio 07/15/2020

    This spring, Topo released two road shoes that, at first glance, look remarkably similar but have significant distinctions in their midsole construction to place them in different training categories. The …

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  • First Look: HOKA One One Torrent 2 Trail Running Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 07/07/2020
    Donald Buraglio 07/07/2020

    For a company that innovates as frequently as HOKA, it’s a testament to the success of the original Torrent shoe that they left it untouched for two full years. The …

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  • Rab Talus Shorts Review

    Donald Buraglio 06/09/2020
    Donald Buraglio 06/09/2020

    Lightweight, high-stretch shorts without a liner to allow versatility of use for those who prefer their own baselayer. The Talus shorts use Matrix fabric which has excellent dynamic functionality for …

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  • Running Sunglasses for All Conditions

    Donald Buraglio 06/04/2020
    Donald Buraglio 06/04/2020

    Picking the right sunglasses can be tricky. In addition to personal preferences for frame style and lens size, sometimes the right choice depends on where and how you’re running. We’ve …

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  • First Look: Merrell MTL Long Sky and MTL Skyfire Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 04/28/2020
    Donald Buraglio 04/28/2020

    This spring, there are two new models from the Merrell Test Lab, the MTL Long Sky and MTL Skyfire. These new offerings have somewhat similar function – moving fast and …

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  • Spring Sock Review

    Donald Buraglio 04/20/2020
    Donald Buraglio 04/20/2020

    Springtime is upon us, with a fresh crop of sock options at your disposal. Here are some noteworthy items we’ve been testing this spring. Can we interest you in some …

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  • First Look: HOKA ONE ONE TenNine Shoes

    Donald Buraglio 03/05/2020
    Donald Buraglio 03/05/2020

    HOKA ONE ONE is no stranger to innovation. No matter what else you might think about this shoe, one thing is certain: you’ve never seen anything like it.

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  • Winter Running Glove and Mitten Roundup

    Donald Buraglio 02/12/2020
    Donald Buraglio 02/12/2020

    There’s almost nothing that makes a long winter run more miserable than having freezing cold fingers. We’ve tested a variety of styles of mittens and gloves designed for the cold …

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  • Merrell Ridgevent Thermo Jacket Review

    Donald Buraglio 01/22/2020
    Donald Buraglio 01/22/2020

    This product is a new take on the traditional puffy jacket, using hybrid insulating material in a body-mapped approach, with large ventilation channels in the back. It’s suitable as an …

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