Endurance

2020 Running Gear We Can’t Wait to Try

The running world looks bright in 2020. These are some of the coolest running shoes and gear coming down the trail in the new year.

Written by GJ Staff January 09, 2020

Smart Soles: NURVV Creates Biometric Inserts for Running

A wearable technology company called NURVV just announced its launch of NURVV Run — smart insoles that connect to an app to help you run better.

Written by Mary Murphy January 07, 2020

Lael Wilcox: How to Prepare for a Bikepacking Race

Learn how ultraendurance bicyclist Lael Wilcox utilizes komoot to guide her on biking adventures.

Written by GJ Staff December 23, 2019

Courtney Dauwalter’s Winter Running Gear Essentials

Ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter shares her winter running gear essentials, including must-have socks, shoes, snacks, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton December 19, 2019

Winter Workout Tights Built Tougher Than You (or Me)

Professional adventure racer Jason Magness went on a mission to find the best winter workout tights for men. These picks will keep you warm and…

Written by Jason Magness December 18, 2019

‘Last Women Standing’: Nicky Spinks Tackles the Infamous Barkleys

U.K. ultrarunner Nicky Spinks sets out in the crazy Barkley Marathons to prove that a woman can do it.

Written by Mary Murphy December 05, 2019

2-Hour Marathon Pace: Watch Us Try (and Fail) to Run It

We put our editors to the test at a sub-2-hour marathon pace to see how an average person stacks up to the world’s best. This…

Written by Sean McCoy November 19, 2019

Oh God, No! Trail Runner ‘Catches’ Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes

In a nightmarish turn of events, a 68-year-old woman discovered that a cloud of flies she ran through actually left worm larvae in her eyes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 07, 2019

Dane Jackson Sets New Course Record at 24th-Annual Green Race

Paddling phenom Dane Jackson set a new Green Race course record of 4:04, just missing out on cracking the 4-minute barrier. We got to chat…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 05, 2019

Life Time Launches New Gravel Race: The Big Sugar-NWA Gravel

Life Time will stake its claim in gravel riding by building the next big off-road race in Bentonville, Arkansas. Endurance riders, meet the Big Sugar-NWA…

Written by Kurt Barclay November 05, 2019

You Hallucinated What?! 21 Questions With Courtney Dauwalter

Maybe the only thing more impressive than Courtney Dauwalter’s domination in ultraraces is what she sees after hours of nonstop running.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 05, 2019

Running the New York City Marathon? Here’s What to Expect

The TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place this weekend, is among the biggest endurance-sports competitions in the world. The founder of GearJunkie ran…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 31, 2019

Heli-Mountain Running Launches in North America

A growing number of helicopter-supported mountain run programs are popping up across high-alpine landscapes. Here’s the where and why.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 30, 2019

Kilian Jornet Takes Title at Golden Trail World Series

Kilian Jornet — a six-time gold medalist in ski mountaineering championships — just won the Golden Trail World Series.

Written by Mary Murphy October 25, 2019

VaporKrar 2.0 4L Review: Run in Rob Krar’s Vest

Nathan Sports built the VaporKrar 2.0 for Rob Krar, one of the top trail runners in North America. We put it to the test.

Written by GJ Staff October 24, 2019

Sub-2-Hour Marathon! Eliud Kipchoge Etches Name in History

The world’s first sub-2-hour marathon ever now belongs to Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2019

Hardest Single-Day MTB Race in America? Meet the Marji Gesick

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula hosts what many claim is the most difficult mountain bike race in America, if not the world. An average DNF rate of…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 09, 2019

1 Chore Per Mile: Man Runs Marathon While Knocking Off To-Do List

Beau Miles is a filmmaker, kayaker, and builder. In his film, ‘A Mile an Hour,’ he’s a man on a mission to run a marathon composed…

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2019

‘Ice Marathon’: Run Across the World’s Deepest Lake (in Siberia)

Every year, a handful of the world’s most extreme runners travel to Siberia to participate in an ‘ice marathon.’

Written by Mary Murphy September 25, 2019

Mirna Valerio Is a Skyrunning Inspiration

Mirna Valerio is a wife and mom. She’s also a skyrunner who’s defying the stereotypes of what a runner should look like.

Written by Mary Murphy September 23, 2019

New Half-Marathon Record: Geoffrey Kamworor Shatters Previous Mark

The 26-year-old Kenyan broke the previous record by 17 seconds — and nearly broke the 58-minute barrier.

Written by Mary Murphy September 16, 2019

205 Miles in One Run: Courtney Dauwalter Is an Ultra Addict

It takes a special kind of someone to willingly run 205 miles along the steep Tahoe Rim Trail. And this video makes it clear that…

Written by Mallory Paige September 12, 2019

Race Down the Infamous Kitzbuhel Ski Slope — While Running

Kitzbuhel resort is home to one of the world’s steepest and toughest technical downhill ski runs. And now you can use sneakers to make the descent.

Written by Mary Murphy September 11, 2019

I Ran 10 Miles on the Salt Flats to Test ASICS’ New GlideRide Shoes

ASICS came up with a novel proving ground for its GlideRide running shoes: the Bonneville Salt Flats. Reporter Brian Metzler put them to the test…

Written by Sean McCoy September 10, 2019

112 Miles: Women Set the Wind River High Route FKT Record

The Wind River High Route covers two 13,000-foot summits, nine mountain passes, and more than 65 miles of off-trail travel. Sara Aranda and Emma Mure…

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2019

Patagonia ‘High Endurance’ Trail-Running Kit Review: First Look

Designed for big elevation and temperature changes, this kit is perfect for big missions in the alpine — but maybe not for everyone.

Written by GJ Staff August 03, 2019

Watch: Merrell Celebrates Race Day Volunteers With New Shoe, Short Film

Merrell’s latest trail runner — the Bare Access XTR Sweeper — is named for the behind-the-scene folks making race day work. They cheer, they support,…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 01, 2019