Running

Man vs. Machine: A Race Up Boulder’s Flagstaff Road

Do you think you have what it takes to run or bike up Boulder, Colorado’s notorious Flagstaff Road?

Written by Sponsored Post February 19, 2020

Epic Trail Run: Try This Hong Kong Ultra Challenge

There are hundreds of kilometers of rolling trails just outside of Hong Kong. In this challenging ultraendurance race, you can run them all.

Written by Mary Murphy February 18, 2020

Inspire the Next Generation: ‘Girls on the Run’ Seeks Coaches for 2020

This spring, thousands of girls across the country will gather to learn, run, and grow through the Girls on the Run program. But they need…

Written by Mary Murphy February 03, 2020

Ode to Female Trail Runners: ‘Days Like These’

In this short, three female trail runners rack up some miles on some Colorado trails to the beat of Maya Angelou’s ‘Phenomenal Woman’ poem.

Written by Mary Murphy January 21, 2020

Save 50%: Best Deals at REI Winter Clearance Sale

REI’s Winter Clearance offers some of the best deals of the year. Save up to 50% on winter boots, tents, jackets, and more.

Written by Sponsored Post January 13, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: HOKA Speedgoat 4 and Speedgoat 4 GTX Giveaway

This week, three lucky winners will receive their choice of a pair of Speedgoat 4 or Speedgoat 4 GTX running shoes from HOKA ONE ONE!

Written by Sponsored Post January 10, 2020

Grippy, Tenacious Running Shoe: Arc’teryx Norvan VT 2 Review

Arc’teryx gathered beta from its first-ever trail-running shoe and launched the improved Norvan VT 2 for dirt-to-rock ascents. My conclusion after testing a pair? Evolution…

Written by Morgan Tilton January 10, 2020

2020 Running Gear We Can’t Wait to Try

The running world looks bright in 2020. These are some of the coolest running shoes and gear coming down the trail in the new year.

Written by Brian Metzler January 09, 2020

Smart Soles: NURVV Creates Biometric Inserts for Running

A wearable technology company called NURVV just announced its launch of NURVV Run — smart insoles that connect to an app to help you run better.

Written by Mary Murphy January 07, 2020

Courtney Dauwalter’s Winter Running Gear Essentials

Ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter shares her winter running gear essentials, including must-have socks, shoes, snacks, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton December 19, 2019

‘Last Women Standing’: Nicky Spinks Tackles the Infamous Barkleys

U.K. ultrarunner Nicky Spinks sets out in the crazy Barkley Marathons to prove that a woman can do it.

Written by Mary Murphy December 05, 2019

2-Hour Marathon Pace: Watch Us Try (and Fail) to Run It

We put our editors to the test at a sub-2-hour marathon pace to see how an average person stacks up to the world’s best. This…

Written by Sean McCoy November 19, 2019

Oh God, No! Trail Runner ‘Catches’ Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes

In a nightmarish turn of events, a 68-year-old woman discovered that a cloud of flies she ran through actually left worm larvae in her eyes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 07, 2019

You Hallucinated What?! 21 Questions With Courtney Dauwalter

Maybe the only thing more impressive than Courtney Dauwalter’s domination in ultraraces is what she sees after hours of nonstop running.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 05, 2019

Running the New York City Marathon? Here’s What to Expect

The TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place this weekend, is among the biggest endurance-sports competitions in the world. The founder of GearJunkie ran…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 31, 2019

Heli-Mountain Running Launches in North America

A growing number of helicopter-supported mountain run programs are popping up across high-alpine landscapes. Here’s the where and why.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 30, 2019

Kilian Jornet Takes Title at Golden Trail World Series

Kilian Jornet — a six-time gold medalist in ski mountaineering championships — just won the Golden Trail World Series.

Written by Mary Murphy October 25, 2019

VaporKrar 2.0 4L Review: Run in Rob Krar’s Vest

Nathan Sports built the VaporKrar 2.0 for Rob Krar, one of the top trail runners in North America. We put it to the test.

Written by Andy Cochrane October 24, 2019

Sub-2-Hour Marathon! Eliud Kipchoge Etches Name in History

The world’s first sub-2-hour marathon ever now belongs to Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2019

1 Chore Per Mile: Man Runs Marathon While Knocking Off To-Do List

Beau Miles is a filmmaker, kayaker, and builder. In his film, ‘A Mile an Hour,’ he’s a man on a mission to run a marathon composed…

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2019

‘Ice Marathon’: Run Across the World’s Deepest Lake (in Siberia)

Every year, a handful of the world’s most extreme runners travel to Siberia to participate in an ‘ice marathon.’

Written by Mary Murphy September 25, 2019

Mirna Valerio Is a Skyrunning Inspiration

Mirna Valerio is a wife and mom. She’s also a skyrunner who’s defying the stereotypes of what a runner should look like.

Written by Mary Murphy September 23, 2019

New Half-Marathon Record: Geoffrey Kamworor Shatters Previous Mark

The 26-year-old Kenyan broke the previous record by 17 seconds — and nearly broke the 58-minute barrier.

Written by Mary Murphy September 16, 2019

205 Miles in One Run: Courtney Dauwalter Is an Ultra Addict

It takes a special kind of someone to willingly run 205 miles along the steep Tahoe Rim Trail. And this video makes it clear that…

Written by Mallory Paige September 12, 2019

Race Down the Infamous Kitzbuhel Ski Slope — While Running

Kitzbuhel resort is home to one of the world’s steepest and toughest technical downhill ski runs. And now you can use sneakers to make the descent.

Written by Mary Murphy September 11, 2019

I Ran 10 Miles on the Salt Flats to Test ASICS’ New GlideRide Shoes

ASICS came up with a novel proving ground for its GlideRide running shoes: the Bonneville Salt Flats. Reporter Brian Metzler put them to the test…

Written by Brian Metzler September 10, 2019

Watch: Merrell Celebrates Race Day Volunteers With New Shoe, Short Film

Merrell’s latest trail runner — the Bare Access XTR Sweeper — is named for the behind-the-scene folks making race day work. They cheer, they support,…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 01, 2019

Altra Running Shoes on Sale: Up to 50% Off

From trail running to road running, these shoes from Altra will help you comfortably log big miles. Save up to 40 percent off our favorite…

Written by Mallory Paige July 26, 2019

Worst Chafe Story? 21 Questions With Elite Runner Clare Gallagher

Hot on the heels of her win at the Western States 100-mile ultramarathon, Clare Gallagher visited GearJunkie to answer our most burning questions.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 26, 2019

10 Rules for Running With Your Dog

After running thousands of collective miles with his dog over the years, GearJunkie’s Stephen Regenold offers these tips to get the most out of training…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2019

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