Endurance

Tackling An FKT? You’re Eligible For A Grand And Free Gear

Shoot for the record books with a blazing a thru-hike or trail run, and you could land a cool $1,000 and some free gear. And…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 03, 2017

Watch: The Grueling Beauty Of The ‘Toughest Mountain Race’

While it’s hard to specify exactly THE toughest ultramarathon, the UTMB has a strong case.

Written by GJ Staff March 29, 2017

What’s With Ultrarunners Doing Reality TV?

More and more endurance athletes are doing turns on reality-type TV shows. We talked to a couple to find out why.

Written by Paul Cuno-Booth March 09, 2017

Under Armour Wants To Make Trail Running ‘Mainstream’

The apparel giant wants you to run up a mountain.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 08, 2017

Are You Addicted To Exercise? Take This Quiz

Is your exercise routine a healthy habit or a symptom of a potentially fatal disorder?

Written by GJ Staff February 24, 2017

135 Miles Over Snow: The Challenge Of ‘Arrowhead’ Ultra

Among the toughest winter endurance events, the Arrowhead 135 pits competitors against a namesake 135-mile course in northern Minnesota. This year marked the 13th running…

Written by Jason Johnson February 20, 2017

Eat Frosting, Win Ultras: Rising Star Clare Gallagher

Clare Gallagher won the Leadville 100 with no previous big race wins on a diet of broth, Sour Patch Kids, and cake frosting.

Written by GJ Staff February 14, 2017

New York Plans Longest Multi-Use State Trail In America

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared the state would complete the largest state multi-use trail network in the nation by 2020.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 03, 2017

Review: ‘Ultra Vesta’ Running Pack Fit For Mountain Trails

Ultimate Direction made an ultralight upgrade to this women’s running vest. We had our editor take for a run—through the Rockies.

Written by Morgan Tilton December 07, 2016

Meet the Unknown Woman Taking the Ultra World By Storm

Could this 31-year old school teacher be the next great ultrarunner of our time?

Written by Morgan Tilton December 07, 2016

First Look: Saucony RAZOR ICE+ Winter Running Shoes

Are you a winter runner? We test a new gaiter-equipped, ground-gripping shoe that Saucony touts can ‘make ice obsolete.’

Written by Stephen Regenold November 21, 2016

Get High In Bed: How To Acclimatize At Home

When Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington climbed 8,188-meter Cho Oyu in a single ‘lightning’ push last month, they cut out traditional acclimatization entirely. This is…

Written by Alex Kurt November 02, 2016

Pete Kostelnick Breaks Trans-Continental Running Record

The old record for running across North America stood since 1980, but it fell today to Pete Kostelnick

Written by Sean McCoy October 24, 2016

One Man’s Method: Running An Unsupported Ultramarathon

A new column, ‘One Man’s Method,’ tells the tale of an outdoor endeavor, and how it was accomplished. Here, an ultra-runner shares how he finished…

Written by Zach Smith October 21, 2016

Like Pain? Try A New ‘Survival Run’

An all new ‘Survival Race’ is coming to North America for the first time, and it sounds crazy!

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2016

Ultrarunning Is About To Get Really, Really Fast

For years, ultrarunning was a sport of slow and steady. But a new generation of runners is crushing old records at blazing fast paces. Welcome…

Written by Alex Kurt October 12, 2016

Runner’s High: Chasing Pain Through Comrades Ultra

Two outstanding ultra-marathoners discuss the special kind of crazy it takes to excel and endure in the beautiful, excruciating world of ultra-distance running.

Written by GJ Staff October 07, 2016

Dream Big, Train Hard, Win $9,000 Adventure

Name your mountain sports dream, train, and share everyday, and you could win gear and $9,000 from Dynafit to make the trip a reality.

Written by Sponsored Post October 05, 2016

Run Fast, Get Free Shoes

How’s your back half? If you can finish a marathon faster than you start it, you can win any free pair of New Balance shoes.…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 30, 2016

Updated Icon: Salomon Speedcross 4 Review

Among the more popular trail shoes of our era, Salomon updates its Speedcross for 2016. We took the 4th generation of the shoe on a…

Written by GJ Staff September 27, 2016

Get A Tissue: Brother Carries Brother Over Finish Line

The Triathlon World Series in Cozumel witnessed one of the most heartwarming moments in sports history. Warning: Have your tissues ready.

Written by GJ Staff September 19, 2016

Ultra-Runner Karl Meltzer Breaks Appalachian Trail Record

It took 45 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes, but today (Sunday, September 18, 2016) ultra-runner Karl Meltzer broke the record for the fastest supported…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 18, 2016

Watch: 72-Year-Old Attempts Western States 100

Meet Wally Hesseltine, a 72-year-old ultra-runner attempting to finish one of America’s toughest 100-mile races, the Western States 100. Can he finish in under 30…

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

Against The Clock: ‘White Mountain Direttissima’

Covering more than 240 miles, a man knocked out 48 peaks in New Hampshire in less than 6 days, unsupported.

Written by Patrick Brown September 06, 2016

Review: Ultra-Light Running Vest Feels Like Second Skin

Water, gels, keys, phone: Salomon’s S-Lab Sense will carry it all, and nothing more. We test a minimal running vest for the distance-minded adventurer.

Written by Nate Mitka September 01, 2016

‘Time To Play’ Giveaway: 25 Pairs Of Salomon Shoes

Salomon has teamed with GearJunkie to give away 25 pairs of its new Speedcross 4 trail shoes.

Written by Sponsored Post August 31, 2016

Where No One Has Gone Before: 600 Miles Across ‘Crown Of Continent’

What does it take to create an entirely new route through the wilds? The North Face athletes Mike Foote and Mike Wolfe stopped by GearJunkie…

Written by Alex Kurt August 19, 2016

Watch: Trail Run With Bronze Medalist Emma Coburn

Emma Coburn earned an Olympic bronze medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase today. Join her for a run in her home mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado,…

Written by Sean McCoy August 16, 2016