Endurance

Speed Hiker! Pharr Davis sets Record on Appalachian Trail

A new speed record was set this weekend for a complete thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Gear Junkie gets an exclusive on what it took…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2011

Lycra-Wrapped, Sticky-Sole ‘Mountain-Running’ Shoe

It won’t be for sale until 2012. But the just-announced Vertical K shoe from La Sportiva undoubtedly has fanatics of running steep mountain trails drooling…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 29, 2011

Interview: Ultra-Running Phenom Kilian Jornet

Fresh off a victory at the Western States Endurance Run, a prestigious 100-mile ultra race, Kilian Jornet talks gear, nutrition for endurance sports, and the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2011

Primer on ‘Toe Shoes’

The phenomenon of shoes with articulated toes is one of the strangest product trends in recent years, if not ever. This article provides a baseline…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2011

Race is On! Raid the North Extreme Begins

The race has begun! Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers is officially on the course and in the thick of it heading through the West Kootenay region of British…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 24, 2011

Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers Preps for RTNX

In this first report from Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers on its participation in the 2011 Raid The North Extreme, team captain Jason Magness digresses on gear, food…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 21, 2011

Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers Wins Stubborn Mule 30Hr.

Last weekend, in the squad’s second adventure race of the summer, Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers again takes first place overall! This time, the venue was a 30-hour…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 19, 2011

Barefoot Copycat: Vibram Suing Fila USA

Five-toed shoes are a strange phenomenon in the outdoors space. But for Vibram, the Italian maker of FiveFingers, articulated “foot gloves” are big business, and,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 19, 2011

‘Barefoot-Style’ Shoes for Hipsters

Good-looking and minimal, a new company, Kigo Footwear, makes an attempt to distinguish itself from the myriad barefoot-style options now for sale. Gear Junkie tests…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2011

Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers Wins!

On July 9, in the squad’s debut adventure race for this summer, Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers pushed for 6 hours and 16 minutes to take first place…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 11, 2011

Recap: Gear Junkie’s Summer Shoe & Boot Reviews

From minimalist trail shoes to full-leather boots, Gear Junkie offers a roundup of some of this year’s most intriguing footwear makes. Pick out your optimal…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 08, 2011

Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc ‘Virtual Race’

New Facebook app lets you virtually run the 166KM Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc race plus sign up for swag and a potential trip to Chamonix.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 07, 2011

U.S. Army Bans Vibram FiveFingers

As reported around the barefoot-minded blogosphere this week, the U.S. Army has banned Vibram FiveFingers and all other “toe-shoes” because they “detract from a professional…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 06, 2011

‘Do-All’ Sport Utility Stroller

Our writer, a new dad, tests a stroller made for jogging and outdoors activities in everyday life. With large wheels, knobby tread and a suspension…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 28, 2011

Test: Grape and Coconut Sports Drinks

Thirsty? Our writer tests three new hydration drinks, including grape-flavor Nuun tablets and a crystallized coconut palm nectar with high amounts of maltodextrin added for…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2011

Shoe Made For ‘Mountain Running’

Last summer, Gear Junkie put a made-for-the-mountains running shoe to the test on the 15-mile Jupiter Peak Steeplechase race in Utah. The shoe, La Sportiva’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2011

Film Fest Circuit: ‘Last Wild Race’

The film on the 2011 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race is making a world tour. Next stop, Colorado and the Breckenridge Film Festival, held this weekend…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 09, 2011

Test: New Balance Minimus MT10 Trail Shoe

New Balance’s light and flexible new trail runner, the Minimus Trail, is so different from most of the market that it regularly gets mistaken as…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 09, 2011

What the F^$# is GORUCK?

Combine facets from Green Beret training camp, adventure racing, and a macho, male-bounding weekend, and you get the GORUCK Challenge, a boot-camp-style overnight feat. Our…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 01, 2011

UK Gear Shoes: 1000-Mile Guarantee

Running shoes designed with aid from a British military unit and rated to go 1,000 miles? That’s the claim from UK Gear with its PT-1000…

Written by T.C. Worley May 25, 2011

Teepee Tent: Single-Pole Nemo ‘Pentalite’

One pole, five tent stakes, and a pentagonal tarp are all it takes to erect a solid backcountry shelter with this new tent from Nemo.…

Written by T.C. Worley May 23, 2011

Anti-Shoe: Silicone ‘Foot Glove’ with Five Toes

A new entry into the shoes-with-toes niche, the Evoskin from Inov-8 Ltd., is a direct vie for Vibram FiveFingers advocates. The pure-silicone shoe offers an…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 23, 2011

Trailer: Wenger Patagonian Exped Race 2011

The long-awaited trailer for the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race is here. Check out Gear Junkie Stephen Regenold crazy and zonked out of his mind at…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2011

Report: ‘Almanzo 100’ Gravel Road Bike Race

Minnesota’s infamous gravel-road bike race pits riders against the unlikely challenge of farm-country back roads that wind for 100 miles in the hilly southeastern part…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2011

Primal Quest Adventure Race 2012

It’s back! The self-proclaimed “World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition,” the Primal Quest Adventure Race, is officially on for 2012, as per a brief news…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2011

Adventure Racing in North Dakota

Big news this week for the sport of adventure racing in. . . North Dakota! Yes, the flattest state in the union has a bonafide…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 14, 2011

High-Tech Running Clothes: Salomon ‘Sensifit’ Line

You might look like Spiderman all dressed up in the EXO clothing. But any weird looks you get are worth it for the performance gains…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2011

Super-Size Trail Running Shoes

Touted to have oversize geometry, copious cushioning, and a 30-percent bigger footprint overall, Tecnica’s new line of jumbo trail-running shoes turns the current “minimalist” footwear…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 09, 2011

Gear Report: ‘America’s Toughest Road Marathon’

Gear Junkie ran the Blue Ridge Marathon last month, cited as “America’s toughest.” This post breaks down the road-running shoes, apparel and equipment he used…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 06, 2011

Break-Apart ‘Micro’ Trekking Poles

New for this summer, the Micro poles from Leki link together with cord like tent poles. The advantage: Full-length trekking poles that break down small…

Written by T.C. Worley May 05, 2011

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