Running

Nike, Salomon, Brooks, Altra: Top Runners Pick Shoes For Ultra Race

The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Race is among North America’s top ultra runs. These are the shoes experienced runners will wear in 2015.

Written by Alex Kurt June 22, 2015

Running Through A Redwood Forest

The ancient redwoods of Northern California form the backdrop for this runner’s eye candy.

Written by Staff Post June 09, 2015

Rednecks Masterfully Heckle Half Marathon Runners

These guys get an A+ for creativity. Remember, run if you hear banjos!

Written by Staff Post June 09, 2015

Drug Allegations Cast New Shadow Over Running

Running has largely evaded the cynical overcast of suspicion assigned to cycling – or to a major home run-hitter. Will that change in 2015?

Written by Alex Kurt June 08, 2015

Minimalist Runner Goes Fat

Uber-cushioned shoes this year are available from many of the biggest shoe brands. Here we put the Hoka Challenger ATR to a test.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 29, 2015

10 Tips: Recover Fast With Ultra Champ Michael Wardian

Recovery is key to continued athletic success. These simple tips will help get you back in action quickly.

Written by Alex Kurt May 28, 2015

Runners: How Do You Choose Shoes?

Video claims to debunk myths about running footwear to help you select shoes that work.

Written by Sean McCoy May 28, 2015

Mud, Snow, Puddles, Slop… Ultimate Wet-Weather Shoe

After 30 of the muddiest, wettest miles I’ve run, I’m a believer in the waterproof Altra Lone Peak 2.0 Neoshell.

Written by Sean McCoy May 27, 2015

100 Miles By Foot: Tackling Grand Canyon Ultra Race

Snow, mud and distance challenges runner in 100-mile race along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Written by Sean McCoy May 26, 2015

Carnage! ‘Cheese Roll’ Is Stupidly Awesome

This downhill foot race in England is straight up nuts.

Written by Sean McCoy May 26, 2015

Urban Wilds: Salomon CityTrail Loppet Gets Runners Off-Grid

The CityTrail concept, which includes a race series, grass-roots run events, branded Salomon products, and a fitness app, posits that you can find adventure anywhere.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 22, 2015

Trail Running With Dogs

Running with a dog can be a wonderful experience. Follow this advice spelled out in Lisa Jhung’s book, ‘Trailhead: The Dirt on All things Trail…

Written by Staff Post May 14, 2015

7 Products We Wanted To Hate

Some products just get our hackles up. These seven won us over despite initial skepticism.

Written by Jason Magness May 12, 2015

Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CITYTRAIL’ Race 2015

Race through the city on the Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CITYTRAIL’ course in this video.

Written by Staff Post May 08, 2015

Did ‘Marathon Dad’ Cheat His Way Into Boston Marathon?

His 3:11 marathon came under scrutiny after a letter he wrote to his kids’ principal about the Boston Marathon went viral.

Written by Alex Kurt May 05, 2015

Cluesheet, App, Running Shoes… Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CityTrail’ 2015

Hidden trails through the city, pedestrian paths and urban graffiti were highlights of the first ‘CITYTRAIL’ race this year.

Written by Photos (c) Bjorn Christianson May 05, 2015

Ambit3 ‘All-Outdoors’ Watch

This little watch is a powerful tool for all sorts of outdoors athletes.

Written by Billy Brown April 24, 2015

Steepest Footrace On Earth

An insanely steep course goes up grass on the steep landing zone of a ski jump.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2015

Spring-Loaded: ENKO Shoes

A questionable shoe design or a revolution for runners? The ENKO is one odd shoe.

Written by Sean McCoy April 15, 2015

‘Head, Heart, Feet’ To Run 100 Miles

One runner’s attempt to run a 100-mile race is captured in this film. Watch trailer now.

Written by Sean McCoy April 13, 2015

GearJunkie/Salomon CITYTRAIL Race

Salomon is partnering with GearJunkie on a unique CITYTRAIL running event in Minneapolis on April 30th.

Written by Jake Ferguson April 08, 2015

‘Trail Fighter’: From MMA to Ultra Running

A mixed martial arts fighter transitions to ultra running. This is his story.

Written by Staff Post April 01, 2015

Ramp Up Miles: Ultra Runner Rob Krar’s ‘Spring Training’ Tips

Ramp up slowly and use this advice to avoid injury in early season running.

Written by Billy Brown March 27, 2015

Endurance Sports And Beer. A Perfect Match?

Beer and running go hand in hand — for good reason.

Written by Alex Kurt March 21, 2015

Trail Running 106 Miles Through Patagonia

Follow three trail runners as they cross a newly-opened national park in a remote, environmentally sensitive region of Patagonia.

Written by Sean McCoy March 20, 2015

First Look: CamelBak Hydration Vest-Pack

The Camelbak Ultra 4 comfortably can carry a gallon of water for trail runners on self-supported, remote terrain.

Written by Freddy Luis March 19, 2015

The ‘Ultimate Fan’ Of The Ultrarunning World

He’s cheered on runners at every Leadville Trail 100 since 1988.

Written by Eric Lemke March 18, 2015

First Look: Salomon ‘Mud Shoe’

Salomon created the new version of the Fellcross with its professional trail-running team, and the company markets them as giving “performance our top athletes demand…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2015