Endurance

Open-Water Swimming: Tips and Gear to Swim Outside

Check out our complete guide to open-water swimming. Train outside with the best swimming gear, including top picks from ROKA, blueseventy, and more.

Written by Chelsey and Jason Magness July 26, 2019

Altra Running Shoes on Sale: Up to 50% Off

From trail running to road running, these shoes from Altra will help you comfortably log big miles. Save up to 40 percent off our favorite…

Written by Mallory Paige July 26, 2019

Worst Chafe Story? 21 Questions With Elite Runner Clare Gallagher

Hot on the heels of her win at the Western States 100-mile ultramarathon, Clare Gallagher visited GearJunkie to answer our most burning questions.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 26, 2019

10 Rules for Running With Your Dog

After running thousands of collective miles with his dog over the years, GearJunkie’s Stephen Regenold offers these tips to get the most out of training…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2019

How to Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes: A No-Bull Guide

Check out our quick guide on how to buy and choose the best trail running shoes for you. It’s got lots of info, few words,…

Written by Sean McCoy July 25, 2019

Yassine Diboun Sets Unsupported Mount St. Helens FKT

Running around the volcanic landscape of Mount St. Helens is no easy feat. And on Monday, Yassine Diboun did it faster than anyone yet.

Written by Kirk Warner July 24, 2019

She Said Yes! Ishikawa Sets Badwater 135 Ultra Record, Immediately Proposes

Japanese ultra-athlete Yoshihiko Ishikawa shattered California’s Badwater 135 ultramarathon record by more than an hour. And that was the second-best thing that happened to him.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 18, 2019

New FKT: ‘Cam’ Schaefer Blazes Superior Hiking Trail

The 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota has a new Fastest Known Time. Cameron “Cam” Schaefer completed the SHT on Thursday in a supported time…

Written by Sean McCoy July 12, 2019

Meet the South African Trail Runner Inspiring a Country: Thabang Madiba

An avid runner since his youth, Thabang Madiba found his way into the world of trail running. In this film from Salomon TV, get to…

Written by Sean McCoy July 09, 2019

New Balance FuelCell Rebel Review: Fast, Futuristic Running Shoe

The 2019 FuelCell line promises a better (and faster) running experience. We tested the first shoe released from this New Balance line, the FuelCell Rebel.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2019

World Champion Ultrarunner on Pregnancy: Watch Anna Frost Profile

Anna Frost has won some of the hardest ultramarathons in the country. Want to know what goes through her mind as she transitions into motherhood?

Written by Nate Mitka June 25, 2019

Woman Sends ‘Lightning Ascent’ of Mount Everest: San Fran to Summit in 2 Weeks

A new kind of Everest record now belongs to Roxanne Vogel, a GU sports nutritionist. She departed her coastal California home on May 10, summited…

Written by Berne Broudy June 14, 2019

The Gear I Used for My 1st Ultramarathon

Ultramarathons don’t require all that much gear, but they do require a little, and each piece is extremely important. I used this gear to tackle…

Written by Molly Hurford June 13, 2019

GORE-TEX T-Shirt? INFINIUM Performance Fiber Makes It a Reality

With the INFINIUM branding, Gore moves past its venerable waterproof roots. The most ubiquitous name in outdoor materials technology made the Breeze INFINIUM Shirt for…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 12, 2019

‘Born to Run’ Author Reveals His Eye-Opening Gear Kit

Board shorts, books, and a donkey?! Chris McDougall reshaped modern running, but what’s in his gear stash may be the most impressive.

Written by Molly Hurford June 12, 2019

The Best Way to Find New Adventure: How to Use Strava’s Global Heatmap

With billions of routes logged and trillions of GPS points, Strava owns the largest library of outdoor activities in the world. Here’s how it can…

Written by Andy Cochrane June 11, 2019

280 Miles, 4 Days, 21 Hours: Watch Emelie Forsberg Set FKT on Kungsleden Trail

In Sweden, the Kungsleden (aka King’s Trail or King of Trails) normally takes 25 days to complete. Emelie Forsberg finished it in an astonishing 4…

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 2019

Hardrock 100 Canceled for 2019

Organizers have canceled the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run, one of the most storied ultramarathons in the world, due to historic snow conditions in the…

Written by Sean McCoy June 10, 2019

‘The Running Pastor’ Film Profiles Faroe Island Runner

From Camp 4 Collective, The Running Pastor displays breathtaking Faroe Island landscapes. As a pastor, Sverri Steinholm runs to clear his mind.

Written by Nate Mitka June 07, 2019

Longs Peak Triathlon: Watch Anton Krupicka and Stefan Griebel’s Epic FKT

They bike, run, and climb — then retrace their steps. If you haven’t seen endurance athletes Krupicka and Griebel set the fastest known time (FKT)…

Written by Sponsored Post June 04, 2019

100 Miles, No Chafe: Salomon Makes My Favorite Trail Running Vest

The Salomon Advanced Skin 12 Set is a remarkably comfortable vest that carries plenty of gear for long ultramarathons. I carried it through the Leadville…

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2019

NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review: New Take on Classic Design

NEMO challenges the gold standard in ultralight sleeping pads with the Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad. Is the Switchback better than the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol?

Written by Chelsey Magness June 03, 2019

14 14,000-Foot Mountains, 100+ Miles: Watch Joe Grant’s FKT on ‘Nolan’s Fourteen’

In 2018, Joe Grant set the unsupported record for Nolan’s 14, one of the hardest endurance challenges in the U.S. His task was to complete…

Written by Nate Mitka May 22, 2019

Pro Training Tips for Trail Running on Tricky Terrain

Anton Krupicka, one of the best mountain runners in the business, tells us how he runs on technical, rocky, and gnarly trails. Follow these tips…

Written by Sponsored Post May 20, 2019

USA-Made Athletic Apparel: Meet ‘Vast Terrain’

Although there are myriad tech shirts and shorts on the market, consumers who want to buy American-made workout clothing have very few options. But the…

Written by Sean McCoy May 16, 2019

This Week in Adventure: Kilimanjaro, Atlantic Crossing, 50-Mile Running Record

From an FKT on Mount Kilimanjaro to terrorist attacks canceling the Adventure Racing World Championship to a barrel-crossing of the Atlantic, here are the adventures…

Written by Nate Mitka May 10, 2019