Endurance

FKT or Starve: Food Miscalculation Motivates Iceland Traverse in Under a Week

Hunter Leininger is a highly experienced adventure racer and endurance athlete. He attempted an FKT in Iceland recently that put all of his survival, navigation…

Written by Will Brendza September 03, 2024

Firefighter Turned Pro-Ultrarunner Says Emergency Response Made Her a Mountain Beast

With a background in firefighting, Emma Cook-Clark has the metal fortitude to push through almost any endurance challenge — she reflects on her past and…

Written by Will Brendza August 15, 2024

Innovation or Complication? Vessel Athletics ‘Hydration Shirt’ Review

Vessel Athletics’ Hydroshirt is the first fully integrated running vest and shirt, potentially streamlining the wardrobe of those who want a one-stop solution to hydration…

Written by Alex Tzelnic July 22, 2024

A Tight That Does It All: Stio Women’s Glide High Rise Tech Tight Review

From town to the trails, the Stio Women’s Glide High Rise Tech Tight is a versatile, luxurious, durable companion for a range of activities.

Written by Constance Mahoney July 22, 2024

Courtney Dauwalter’s Amazing Year: Watch Trail Running’s GOAT Survive the ‘Pain Cave’

Get up close and personal with Dauwalter as she accomplishes an unprecedented feat: three 100-mile races in a single summer.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 11, 2024

Kyle Curtin Sets Fastest Known Time on Colorado Trail: 492 Miles in Under a Week

The fastest known time (FKT) for any route on the Colorado Trail (CT) was set this week by Durango, Colo., local, Kyle Curtin, who was…

Written by Will Brendza July 01, 2024

Blown Away: Craft Women’s ADV Essence Wind Running Tights Review

Winter winds can be brutal on trail runs. Ladies, fight it off with the Craft Women’s ADV Essence Wind Tights built for freezing, windy conditions.

Written by Constance Mahoney June 14, 2024

Nail Your Race Pace: 6 Workouts to Hit Your 5K Running Goal

The more time you spend running at your goal pace, the more confident and comfortable you’ll feel at that pace. Furthermore, by practicing your goal…

Written by Cory Smith June 12, 2024

The ‘World’s Toughest Row’ Meets the Wildest Story in Rowing

After smashing the women’s world record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean, two best friends hope to do it again this month.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 11, 2024

Investigation: Spring Energy Products Contain Less Than Half of Claimed Calories

Multiple third-party tests on Spring Energy’s Awesome Sauce gel confirm Reddit users’ suspicions that calories and carbohydrates are mislabeled.

Written by Brady Burgess & Johanna Ohm June 05, 2024

The Only Outdoor Hats I’ve Ever Loved: Fractel Headwear Review

Fractel’s hats come in a huge variety of styles and colors, and they’re my favorite hats for hiking, backpacking, ski touring, paddling, yard work, and…

Written by Will Brendza May 29, 2024

British Man Claims Crocs Marathon World Record

YouTuber and runner Chris Howett not only set out to run 26.2 miles in Crocs, but he also aimed to do it in the under-3-hour…

Written by Mary Murphy May 20, 2024

Running Deals: Save Up to 30% During the REI Anniversary Sale

Save big on running shoes, apparel, and other gear through May 27, Memorial Day, during the REI Anniversary Sale.

Written by GJ Staff May 17, 2024

Black Explorers Connect to Shared History in Polar Academy: ‘You Can’t Be Something if You Can’t See Something’

Participants in the free winter training plan to bring back the skills they learned and share them with their communities.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 16, 2024

3 Days, No Sleep: Wisconsinite Sets FKT on ‘North Country’ Trail

After setting an FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail in 2023, Andrea Larson set her sights on the Northern Country Scenic Trail, Wisconsin Section —…

Written by Will Brendza April 23, 2024

15 Peaks, 15,000+ Vertical Feet in 12 Hours: Mammut Athlete Crushes Monster Multisport Tour

Gary Ozeray had his gaze set on a wild circumnavigation of Annecy Lake — follow him as he sets out on this wild trail running,…

Written by Will Brendza April 09, 2024

Mullet Hoodie Is Tough Up Front, Stretchy in Back: Outdoor Research Deviator Review

New insulation materials and a smarter body-mapped layout give the Outdoor Research Deviator Hoodie stop-and-go softshell more business up front, more party in the back.

Written by M.T. Elliott April 04, 2024

Tank Top Running Vest: Ultimate Direction Xodus Fits Like No Other

The Xodus Vest reinvents the running vest by packing tons of accessible pockets and a no-bounce fit into a unique tank top shape that’s sure…

Written by Sam Schild April 02, 2024

Micro in Name Only, These Spikes Got Bite: Kahtoola MICROspikes Review

Don’t let the word ‘micro’ fool you. The serious steel spikes of the Kahtoola MICROspikes are designed to keep you upright in the iciest midwinter…

Written by Maddie Downie March 13, 2024

World Record Run: Camille Herron Runs 560 Miles in 6 Days

Camille Herron sets a world record by running at least 560.3 miles (to be confirmed) at the 2024 lululemon FURTHER event in California.

Written by Bryon Powell March 12, 2024

The Bra That Goes With Me Everywhere: Lululemon Energy Bra Review

One of the most well-rounded sports bras I’ve ever tried, I’d take the Lululemon Energy Bra with me to the far reaches of the earth.

Written by Lily Ritter March 04, 2024

2 Years, 6,800 Miles, and 27 Pairs of Shoes: First Woman Solo Hikes the ADT

The American Discovery Trail stretches from coast to coast, covering 6,800 miles and passing through numerous National Parks and Forests. And Briana DeSanctis just became…

Written by Will Brendza February 13, 2024

‘Devastating News’: Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Car Crash With Coach

In October 2023, the 24-year-old Kenyan ran a marathon in just 2 hours, 35 seconds. He had planned to try and break the 2-hour barrier…

Written by Andrew McLemore February 12, 2024

HOKA Cielo X1 Might Be the Brand’s Wildest Road Shoe Yet

The HOKA Cielo X1 is fast, light, and insanely responsive. I put the pedal to the metal to give this shoe a ride.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2024

Hear the World, Feel the Music: Suunto Wing Open-Ear Headphones Review

No earbuds? No problem. The new Suunto Wing open-ear headphones bypass your ear and go straight to the source — all without blocking out ambient…

Written by Rebecca Ross February 07, 2024

Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness Review: After 5 Years of Testing by a Pulling GSP

The Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness is, for me, an ideal dog harness for everyday use.

Written by Sean McCoy February 06, 2024

The Top All-Around Headlamp for Most People: Black Diamond Spot 400-R Review

The Black Diamond Spot 400-R has proven time and again that, for many use cases, it’s just about perfect.

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2024

Distance Runner’s Dream: Salomon Sense Pro 10 Vest Has All the Storage & None of the Sag

The ultra-soft, ultra-stretchy Salomon Sense Pro 10 running vest expands to hold enough for ultra-distance events. But it packs down flat enough to be a…

Written by Lucie Hanes January 31, 2024