Endurance

Boston shoe has glow-in-dark stars, Nocturnal motif

Made for this year’s Boston Marathon, a custom New Balance shoe is said to have been inspired by Paul Revere and his long-ago middle of…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 02, 2013

Race a train, Run up a peak… Day in life of Kilian Jornet

Leaping crevasses, racing an alpine train uphill, hydrating from a glacial stream, and getting tracked by a heli-drone filming your every move. . . those…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 29, 2013

Ultra-Distance trail running… Now a Team Sport

New this year, the Ragnar Trail Relays presented by Salomon kicks off in Utah next month. The race format pits teams of runners against a…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 28, 2013

Walking 350 Miles on Snow: ‘Iditarod Invitational’ Finisher John Storkamp

We interview John Storkamp, who, in February with race partner Matt Long, finished the 350-mile, self-supported Iditarod footrace in 7 days, 5 hours, and 15…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 20, 2013

The gear that ‘Saved our lives’ in Patagonia Race

The Patagonian Expedition Race, held in southern Chile, is one of the world’s most death-defying organized sporting events. A 10-day wilderness immersion, the race pits…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 15, 2013

Look close, immense Icefield reveals tiny adventure racers in Chile

This heli-captured photo by Justin Lotak shows a slice of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Chile. Look closer and you’ll see two teams, eight…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 05, 2013

‘Continued Deterioration’ unfortunate theme in Patagonian Race

Over the course of 10 days of continuous adventure racing through 700km of Patagonian wilderness, Team GearJunkie–YogaSlackers flat-out suffered. Hard. This video and race report…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 25, 2013

Happy Ending: Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers finish exped race

Our adventure racing team, GearJunkie/YogaSlackers, crossed the finish line in Chile today. By all accounts, the Patagonian Expedition Race this year — our team’s fourth…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 21, 2013

Bruised, swollen, beaten. . . Victorious. Portraits from Patagonian race

Look deep into these eyes — this is a gaze rarely seen, exhaustion mixed with the thrill of winning a race few human beings can…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 20, 2013

Ice Fields and Oblivion: Update from ‘Last Wild Race’

The Patagonian Expedition Race kicked off six days ago. Teams biked through a night and then put crampons on to trek into the vast ice…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 16, 2013

Gore jumps into ‘Compression’ game with Running Shirt

You know Gore from its waterproof-breathable shell jacket fabrics. But the materials behemoth has its own house brands for running and biking, and for this…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 13, 2013

Glow-in-dark Running Jacket? Now a reality

No joke. You “activate” the fabric on this jacket from New Balance by leaving it under strong lights for 10 minutes. Light is absorbed. Then…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 12, 2013

Race at ‘End of Earth’ starts Today; Team GJ/YogaSlackers gunning for Win

After podium finishes at the Patagonian Expedition Race in southern Chile the past two years, Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers is setting sights on First Place. But the…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 11, 2013

10 Ways People Got Outdoors during ‘Winter Storm Nemo’

Nemo brought blizzard conditions to the East Coast this weekend, knocked out power, and closed roads. It also presented an opportunity for wintertime fun. We…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 10, 2013

FiveFingers for ‘Tweens’: Youth-size Barefoot Shoes

Vibram FiveFingers shoes let you run the way you did when you were a kid. So, it makes sense that the company is expanding its…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 05, 2013

First Look: Foam-sole ‘Virrata’ running shoe

Saucony’s latest lightweight running shoe has a sole made of foam and a promise to be “the most cushioned shoe for its weight on the…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 05, 2013

EPIC Award: Doug Masiuk outran Diabetes, 3,400 miles across USA

Our latest Epic award winner ran across the USA to promote health and awareness of diabetes. Over a 7-month journey, he affected many lives along…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 21, 2013

‘Split-Toe’ shoe launched by former CEO of Vibram

Lighter weight than an iPhone, and with a unique split design at the big toe, a new shoe concept from startup Topo Athletics promises to…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 15, 2013

Foot in Armor? Chainmail Running Shoes now a Reality

Holy chrome-moly is right. These barefoot-style “shoes,” made by a German brand, employ thousands of tiny, interlocking stainless-steel rings for protection and “sensation” on the…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 31, 2012

‘Barefoot’ Running Season is Year-round with New Winter Vibram

Snow and ice used to keep Vibram FiveFingers wearers and other “barefoot”-style runners indoors. No longer. The FiveFingers Lontra, new last month, is an insulated…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 20, 2012

A Flap of rubber and some Cord: Meet the Xero Shoe

Xero sandals are at the extreme end of the “barefoot” footwear spectrum. A flap of rubber and a bit of cord complete the shoe. The…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 06, 2012

World’s Toughest Endurance Challenges

Fifty of the most extreme ultras, bike races, swims, mountain climbs, and “other iconic endurance events” from around the globe are listed in a new…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 03, 2012

Hills, Mud, Rain define ‘The North Face Endurance Challenge’ 50-Mile Race

GearJunkie editor Stephen Regenold reports from soggy Marin County, Calif., after running his first 50-mile ultra race this weekend, The North Face Endurance Challenge 50…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 02, 2012

50-Mile Ultra Run for GearJunkie editor this Weekend

Follow the editor of GearJunkie as he races with the best ultra-runners on the planet. The venue is The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2012

Shock-Absorbing Shoes touted as ‘World’s Fastest’

Switzerland-based On AG puts shock absorbers on its line of running shoes. The rubber circles, called “clouds,” act as tread but also flex and cave…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 16, 2012

Race Report from Bottom of the Globe: Patagonian Marathon

In September, our contributing editor, Sean McCoy, took 5th place overall in the inaugural Patagonian International Marathon. He reported live from Chile for a week…

Written by Sean McCoy November 07, 2012

Ultra-Runner Climbs Peak in 9 hours (usually takes 3 days)

Gannett Peak in Wyoming takes fully-equipped hikers three days to climb and descend. Ultra-runner Anton Krupicka recently conquered the peak in under 9 hours with…

Written by Patrick Murphy October 31, 2012

Team GearJunkie/WEDALI Wins! First Place in USARA Championships

It was a cold weekend to race in the Catskill Mountains of New York. But despite below-freezing temps and a huge wilderness course, Team GearJunkie/WEDALI…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 14, 2012

Magellan GPS Watch for Fitness

Magellan has long been a main player in GPS devices made for the outdoors. This year, the company is jumping into the world of fitness.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2012

Speed, Cushion, Minimal Build: Sense shoes are Rare Breed

“Low, light and fast.” Salomon picked those adjectives to describe its S-Lab Sense, a racing shoe new this year that is the most minimal in…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 02, 2012

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