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We review a selection of spring shorts, tees, jackets and pants from Roark, Nathan, Janji and Daehlie.

We received both full-length socks and calf sleeves from four major brands and put them through their paces. The garments were worn for a variety of distances and conditions, and …

The Grandmaster Ultras would be business as usual as far as most ultra events are concerned except, and apologies to younger runners here, you are required to have lived at …

Three years ago, I made a goal that started out as a simple pipe dream. During the fall of 2018, I not only started training for my first 100-mile race, …

One of the main reasons to call off a winter run is that frosty, painful feeling in your fingers signaling a circulation system shutdown. Without adequate protection from the cold, …

I take great comfort in reflecting. It’s fun to relive and remember the highlights from these recent years and a way to constantly remind myself how much fun I’m having, …

Things happen deep in the woods, in the middle of the night, with almost a full day of running on your legs. Rocks grow bigger. Tree trunks sway in your …

While running far, climbing mountains and moving for hours on end are keys to success for ultramarathons, we should not overlook the benefits of running faster as we traipse over …

I have come to realize that the true magic moments at Hellgate are indeed the “I have made it this far so that now I may suffer” moments. To have …

The 9 Peak is the next generation GPS watch from Suunto and differs from their other models with a slimmer profile, more aesthetic design and recent software updates. We put …

In 2015, I had just read “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall, where I learned that people run 100 miles at a time. While eating pizza and calling each other …

It was 2018, and Kevin Mathewson was in the zone. He was fresh off a personal best at the Bear Chase 50K in Morrison, CO, and had recently crossed the …

With a wise approach to layering, it’s possible to stay warm and dry and avoid concern for hypothermia or frostbite. Empower yourself to be confident, comfortable and safe in a …

Wacky weather greeted runners on race day with light rain dampening the early miles on this 50-mile loop. Made up of mostly of unpaved fire roads in central Pennsylvania’s Rothrock …

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 …

Running has become vital to Logan Williams’ mental health and a way to deal with the physical pain he will have to manage for the rest of his life. He …

UR Ambassador Jacky Hunt-Broersma started running five year ago because “it’s not something amputees really do,” and she wanted to see if she could push the limits. Jacky’s first ultra …

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 …

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 …

The inaugural Devil’s Gulch 36-miler gave me butterflies, which was a sign that I was in the right place at the right time. As the race began, the first two …

The holidays are here. Is your wish list complete? For those of you who may be new to ultrarunning or are transitioning from a road background to the off-road scene, …

Zack Beavin took his first steps toward becoming an elite ultramarathoner when he was 11 years old—a 4-foot 8-inch, 74-pounder with a buzz cut and boundless energy. Now 27, Beavin …

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 …

All Swiss Alps 100 race distances run along the longest glacier in the Swiss Alps, the 14-mile-long Aletsch glacier, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. It’s …

In the GPS watch category, COROS has established itself as a brand actively pushing the limits of feature sets. This is apparent in the new Vertix 2, which adds a …

After years of notable ultrarunning performances, Boulder, Colorado’s Dave Mackey became an official legend of the sport with his recognition as 2011 UltraRunner of the Year. Dave’s latest accomplishment as …

Now 71, and with his stifled bar business trying to rebound from COVID, a hamstring injury and the effects of age on his speed and endurance, Tom McGrath’s plan is …

Utah’s mountain weather can be quite variable, but rarely as unpredictable as this year’s run. The Wasatch Range suckered runners into its lair with modest warnings and a beautiful morning. …

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 – …

I’ve never experienced aid stations like those at Twisted Branch. It was as if I had a giant surrogate crew that conveyed care and encouragement which is hard to put …