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Sometimes there’s nothing that helps the miles pass more quickly and comfortably than listening to your favorite music or podcasts. We’ve spent several months testing a handful of headphone options best suited for ultrarunners. All of the products use wireless conduction, eliminating the hassle of plugs and cords, and allowing complete freedom of movement.
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This year’s update to the Petzl NAO headlamp has significant improvements in increased brightness and decreased weight, along with Petzl’s exceptional Reactive Lighting technology. The result is Petzl’s top-of-the-line option for fast movement over long distances across all kinds of terrain. If that wasn’t enough incentive to consider this model, Petzl also dropped the MSRP by $30 from the previous version.
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We were excited to get our hands on this update, as the original Tecton X was a top pick from our spring 2022 shoe review lineup. We were happy to see that HOKA nailed making some minor improvements without taking away the features we loved, and while carving out a full ounce from the overall spec weight of the original.
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In preparation for longer days and big adventures, a new pair of socks can be the perfect accessory to make sure your feet stay comfortable. Here is a crop of new offerings for the season ahead that we have tested extensively over the past few months.
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The Terra Kiger 9 is responsive and agile, best suited for tempo runs or fast efforts. With a heel-to-toe drop of 4.5mm, the shoe is a nice balance between just enough cushion to protect your foot while also preserving ground feel.
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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 demands, they seem ideally suited for mid to back-of-the-pack runners to use during big training blocks of steady mileage or cruising through ultramarathons.