Running

Race Report: High-Altitude Half Marathon

This past weekend, a GearJunkie writer tackled Colorado’s Vail Pass Half Marathon, a 13.7-mile footrace that climbs to an alpine finish line at an altitude…

Written by Sean McCoy June 05, 2012

Fast, Light ‘Mountain Slipper’ Shoe

In a lineup of minimal shoes, the Vertical Ks from La Sportiva are unique. They offer a flexible, lightweight build plus a low heel-to-toe drop…

Written by T.C. Worley May 30, 2012

Rocky Mountain High: GearJunkie Writer Commits to 120-Mile Race

Our Denver-based contributor, Sean McCoy, signs on the dotted line to commit to the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, a six-day stage race this August in Colorado…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 22, 2012

Beefy ‘Zero Drop’ Shoe is Crusher on Trails

A retro look and a deliberately under-engineered design set Altra Running’s Lone Peak shoes apart. We give the zero-drop running shoes a trail test.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 02, 2012

Toe-Shoes With Tread: Vibram FiveFingers ‘Spyridon’ Test

Vibram adds tread to sole and a rock guard to protect on FiveFingers shoe, markets the result to trail runners. We give it a test…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 30, 2012

Goat Leather, Minimal Build set Running Shoes Apart

A minimal athletic shoe made with goat leather? A $195 price tag? Yep, meet Skora Inc. of Portland, Ore., a startup looking to build a…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 20, 2012

Tiny Blue Fitness Device offers Voice Cues, Workout Tips

In 2012 we drive cars that give voice directions and have phones equipped with robot personal assistants. Now fitness freaks can clip on a mini…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2012

Gear for Triathlon Junkies

Curious about the swim-bike-run sport of triathlon? In our article this week for Outside magazine we highlight a spread of tri gear for first-timers and…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 29, 2012

Have ‘Minimal’ Running Shoes Gone Too Far?

With a super light build and a foamy “bubble” sole, New Balance has created its most minimal trail-running shoe yet. We get a sneak peek…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 13, 2012

Yaktrax and Frankenspikes: Gear for Running Uphill on Snow

Footwear for running uphill on snow — that’s the topic of this post, which highlights a GearJunkie editor’s equipment picks and overall experience in a…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 29, 2012

High Insanity: Patagonian Exped Race

Swollen, bruised, and beaten down from 10 days of wilderness racing, Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers is back in the USA. Here’s a race report plus images from…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 28, 2012

3rd Place in Patagonian Exped Race!

It took 162 hours and 31 minutes. But after more than a week of racing Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers has managed a third-place finish in the 2012…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 24, 2012

Vision Quest: Images From Patagonian Exped Race

Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers has been racing now for a week straight in southern Chile, where the Patagonian Expedition Race is held annually near the very tip…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 21, 2012

Slouch No More! Intelliskin ‘Intelligent’ Shirt Put to Test

Tight, posture-controlling shirts from Intelliskin are advertised to make you “look, feel and perform” better. Our reviewer squeezed into one of the company’s shirts for…

Written by T.C. Worley February 20, 2012

Performance Shades on a Budget

For adventurers on a budget, Ryders Eyewear offers great performing shades without the big-ticket price. Our four-month review ended with our tester giving these two…

Written by T.C. Worley January 24, 2012

Motorola Watch: Music, Fitness, GPS

Called out as having superlative fitness tools and a function that serves as a “DJ while you run,” Motorola’s new GPS watch is nothing if…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 09, 2012

‘Sprinter’ Headlamp Made for Runners of the Night

Do you run after the sun sets? A blinking red “taillight” and an oval-shape beam distinguish the Sprinter, a headlamp made by Black Diamond Equipment…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2011

Fellcross ‘Ultra-Light’ Mountain Shoe

A cinch-on lacing system and an aggressive design identify the S-LAB Fellcross as a distinctly Salomon shoe. But the Fellcross is a new breed for…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2011

Announcing ‘GearJunkie/WEDALI’ Race Team!

We are proud to announce a partnership with Minnesota-based Team WEDALI, the nation’s No.1 adventure racing squad! Beginning in January, the team will be renamed…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 28, 2011

Review: Wool-Based ‘Active Jacket’

For those not-so-cold active days, this wool-blend Ibex jacket has become a Gear Junkie favorite. A streamlined, hood-less design, a thin breathable back, and a…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 23, 2011

Weird Foot Forward: Mesh Shoe with ‘Metatarsal Lugs’

Equipped with five tiny rubber pads on the sole said to align with the foot’s metatarsal bones, the MV2 from Newton Running is a different…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 28, 2011

Modular ‘FAST’ Shades from Adidas Put to Test

In a three-month wear test, we’ve evaluated a new pair of sports glasses from Adidas Eyewear on a dozen adventures in conditions from snow to…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2011

Pricey Suunto “Running Pack” Put to the Test

Contributor Chelsey Magness gets geeky with her training regimen for a month via Suunto and the company’s new M5 Running Pack, which includes an HR…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2011

‘Shape-Ups’ Shoe a Nonstarter for Serious Runners

These rocker-soled Skechers are touted to promote a “natural running” gait; our testers vehemently disagreed. “To me, while running on pavement, the Shape-ups shoe felt…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 16, 2011

Inexpensive, No-Fuss MP3 Player good for Running, Exercise

This miniature music player from Sandisk is not made for the outdoors specifically — it is not “ruggedized” and water will kill it. But for…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2011

Puretoes ‘Not-a-Sock’ Foot Coverings

“It’s not a sock, it’s a foot-cover!” That’s the tagline for Puretoes, a new sock-like product with holes for toes and grip material on the…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2011

FiveFingers go Casual, For Kids

Vibram has announced a line of “lifestyle” models for spring 2012, including FiveFingers shoes made for daily wear and two small toe-shoe models for kids.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2011

Split-Toe, Minimalist ‘Octopus’ Adventure Shoe

A mesh upper, a split-toe design, and “octopus tentacle”-inspired detailing on the sole make the to-be-released Maliko from OluKai Inc. one of the most unique…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2011

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

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