Endurance

Urban Adventure: ‘Amazing Race’

Public transit, problem-solving, and urban challenges define citywide scavenger hunt races, which are based partly on “The Amazing Race” television series. Team Gear Junkie took…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 17, 2009

Water Pouch for Runners

Whether a 5K or a marathon, it’s hard to keep a race pace while drinking from the small paper cups typically found at aid stations.…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 14, 2009

Axis Gear Orienteering Tights

Axis Gear touts its Atak 2 tights as “the ultimate orienteering pant.” After more than 20 races, Stephen Regenold gives the good and the bad.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 14, 2009

Waterproof Trail Shoe: Saucony ProGrid Razor

Marketed as a trail running shoe that works for snow or dirt, the Saucony ProGrid Razor has a waterproof eVent treatment and light neoprene gaiters.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 08, 2009

Karhu Strong Fulcrum Ride

The Karhu Strong Fulcrum Ride offers runners maximum stability and makes it easier to achieve a neutral heel-to-toe gait.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2009

Newton Sir Isaac Guidance Trainers

Newton Running says its new Sir Isaac and Lady Isaac shoes help runners “embrace their natural running form.” Gear Junkie took a test run with…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

North Dakota Adventure Race

Next month, the Yogaslackers organization and Northern Heights Rock Gym will be hosting their second adventure race. . . in North Dakota.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

Review: MontBell Thermawrap

Contributor Jason Magness writes on his 10+ years of experience with the MontBell Thermawrap line, outerwear that weighs almost nothing and insulates even when wet.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2009

CamelBak Flow Meter

Think of it like a fuel gauge for human-powered sports. The CamelBak Flow Meter could be a savior for athletes who can’t tell if their…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2009

Running Gait Analysis

A gait-analysis test dissects stride and form to unlock a runner’s anatomical potential — or at least tell you which type of shoe to wear.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2009

“Run for Life” Book

If you want to stay fit for your whole life — even run into your 80s or 90s — Roy M. Wallack’s latest book, “Run…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 19, 2009

Opedix Performance Apparel

Can apparel add support to the skeletal structure? Yes, according to Smart Fitness Products, maker of Opedix tops and tights. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold May 14, 2009

Ragnarök 105 Bike Race

The Ragnarök 105 is a bike race in Minnesota named after a Norse era of mythological doom and war. For cyclists, the daylong course is…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 09, 2009

Enervit Enervitene Cheerpack

This ain’t no average energy gel. Each Enervitene Cheerpack costs $4 a pop and is marketed to be “so effective, it’s almost like cheating.”

Written by Stephen Regenold May 05, 2009

Gregory Diablo Backpack

Gregory Mountain Products’ latest backpacks incorporate elasticized attachment points purported to move with and mimic your body during activity. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold May 01, 2009

Teva Mountain Games Intro

In 2006, I traveled to the Teva Mountain Games for a weekend of rafting, racing, and running in the mountains over Vail, Colo. This June,…

Written by April 24, 2009

Pearl Izumi Infini T Long Sleeve

You know that t-shirt you love so much because it fits just right? This top manages to channel some of that mojo. The fabric is…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2009

Somnio Custom Running Shoes

Somnio touts its footwear as the world’s first “truly customizable” running shoes. The shoes come in 648 anatomically-unique configurations to ostensibly fit your foot like…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2009

Pearl Izumi SyncroSeek III WRX

Trail-running shoes perform a tricky balancing act. They need to be light, agile, and cushioned for miles of fast trails, so they can’t simply be…

Written by Sean McCoy March 13, 2009

Winter Running: 10 Tips

Too cold and snowy to go on a jog? Running outdoors year-round is possible with the right apparel and gear. Here are 10 tips on…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 02, 2009

Gear Review — The Sqivvy

No, this is not an outhouse. The Sqivvy, a “portable pop-up privacy shelter,” is a 4 x 4-foot tent that’s about 7 feet tall. It…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 25, 2009

Gear Review — La Sportiva A.T. Grip Hobnail Kit

Got ice? La Sportiva’s A.T. Grip Hobnail kit allows runners to add industrial-strength traction to their soles via the application of 20 screw-in spikes. .…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 15, 2009

Gear Review: La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe

Earlier this year, I did something that an experienced trail runner should know better than to do: On a Friday afternoon, the day before a…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 01, 2009

Gear Review: Atayne POV Tech Shirt

The idea for Atayne, a new sports-apparel company in Arlington, Va., was sparked when red dye from a brand name running shirt unexpectedly bled onto…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 01, 2009

Review: Sugoi Majik shell jacket

This svelte new winter running shell jacket from Sugoi, the $170 Majik, looks nice and fits fine. Too bad it failed the breathability test by…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 29, 2008

Newton Running Motion All-Weather Shoe

Newton Running has unveiled a shoe for cold temps and damp days. The Motion All-Weather Shoe, released this week, has a water-repellent upper and a…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2008

Race Report: Ford Ironman Arizona 2008

Someone once told me that races are nothing more than an event where you can show off how hard you have trained, and I think…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 08, 2008

Pearl Izumi Microsensor Skull Cap

Winter athletes know it can be difficult to find a hat that fits under a bike helmet and stays put for running. But Pearl Izumi…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 01, 2008

Review: Mountain Hardwear Quark Jacket

The Quark Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is described as “mosquito netting with a waterproof and breathable laminate.” It is indeed light weight, though it does…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 10, 2008

Terra Nova Laser 20L Review – The Gear Junkie Scoop

Developed for sports like adventure racing and mountain marathons where you might run for hours with a backpack on, the to-be-released Laser 20L is marketed…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 05, 2008

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