Running

SOAR Run Tights Review: Stay Warm on Cold Runs in Razor-Thin Tights

By far the lightest pair of running tights I own, the SOAR Run Tights weigh just 3.8 ounces, yet are perfectly optimized for cold-weather wear.

Written by Mary Murphy February 21, 2023

Tigers and Steep Trails Attack! Far-Fetched Stories From Madeira Island

If you’re a trail running nut, you can’t miss the latest video in the ‘Golden Trail Series.’ It’s got drama, triumph, and tigers. Yeah.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 17, 2023

Dynafit ‘Trail Hero’ Program Starts Feb. 1 — Join Now

Dynafit is looking for passionate runners to join its Trail Hero Program, offering race entries, support, athlete perks, and more!

Written by Mary Murphy February 01, 2023

Never Give Up: Michigan Relay Team’s Remarkable Comeback Inspires

Watching this relay team scorch their way to a win after falling in the first leg is just what you need today.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 27, 2023

Chasing a Course Record at the Leadville 100 With Adrian Macdonald

Follow along as the unlikely Leadville 100 defending champion takes another crack at glory on the grueling course.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 20, 2023

Woman Runs Across Australia to Help Wildlife, Earns Marathon Record

After 5 months of running the equivalent of a marathon every day, Erchana Murray-Bartlett finished her journey across Australia this week.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 17, 2023

Watch Jim Walmsley Battle His Mind and the Mountains in His UTMB Quest

Jim Walmsley’s 2022 quest for UTMB victory ended in a fourth-place finish. But that’s only half the story.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 12, 2023

World’s Toughest Mudder Documentary: Hardest Obstacle Race to Date?

The World’s Toughest Mudder is considered the hardest 100-mile (obstacle) race. The mud is muddy, the stakes are high, and this follow doc leaves nothing…

Written by Mary Murphy January 12, 2023

Altra Lone Peak 7 First Look: End-of-Year Upgrades Outshine the LP6

For all the Altra trail shoe lovers out there, pay attention. The Lone Peak 7 is now here with some really stellar upgrades.

Written by Mary Murphy January 09, 2023

53-Year-Old Everyman Runs a Marathon Every Day of 2022

What’s your New Year’s Resolution for 2023? If it’s anything shy of ‘365 marathons,’ you’re already falling short of this 53-year-old’s 2022 effort.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 04, 2023

The Best Road Shoes From The Running Event 2023

Hoka’s big bounce back, speedier Skechers, pace-specific shoes, and more big reveals from The Running Event.

Written by Cory Smith December 28, 2022

‘Free Outside’ Documentary Chronicles Grueling Realities of Colorado Trail FKT

Jeff Garmire holds the Colorado Trail’s unsupported Fastest Known Time — and now you can come along for the ride.

Written by Claire Barber December 22, 2022

Sweat Sensor, Infrared Socks, Kinesiology Sleeves: Best Gear From The Running Event 2023

The last week in November, the GearJunkie team traveled to Austin, Texas, for The Running Event trade show. Our goal was to get a firsthand…

Written by Stephen Regenold and Cory Smith December 21, 2022

Devon Yanko Caps Off Rollercoaster Year With 2 Course Records and a ‘Golden Ticket’ Win

Despite a lupus diagnosis, Devon Yanko, the ultrarunning legend finished 2022 very strong and has her eyes on bigger things ahead.

Written by Drew Dawson December 09, 2022

Nadir Maguet Pivots to Fast and Light Alpinism in ‘FKT Project’

The champion ski mountaineer is always looking for new ways to challenge himself above the treeline.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 08, 2022

Inside GearJunkie’s 30-Hour Adventure Race: What It Took to Finish

Team GearJunkie biked, paddled, and trekked for 130-plus miles (for 28 hours straight!) to claim fourth place overall in the USARA National Championship adventure race.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2022

Ultrarunners Desiree Linden and Molly Seidel Share Motivations in COROS Convo

If you want to watch two ultrarunning all-stars dish about life on the trail, grab a chair and push play on this revealing interview from…

Written by Andrew McLemore December 02, 2022

Coming Together to Feel Safe: Watch the 4-Part ‘Who Is a Runner’ Docuseries

‘Who Is a Runner’ follows four stories that demonstrate the importance of building safe running groups for underrepresented populations.

Written by Rebecca Ross December 02, 2022

Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration Review: A Running Vest for Any Sport

Calling all endurance athletes: This hybrid running vest/backpack is for you. It can hold everything you need during a plethora of outdoor pursuits.

Written by Ilana Newman December 02, 2022

Running Through Adversity: In ‘We Are All Droddy,’ One Athlete Copes With Failure

It is not the successes or the failures that define you as a person, but how you respond to them. A gleaming piece of wisdom from…

Written by Will Brendza December 01, 2022

Winter Ultras: The ‘Chillest Humans’ Train and Race in the Coldest Weather

Winter ultrarunning combines the challenges of endurance racing with the season’s weather and extreme cold. To win, or even finish, takes perseverance and a little…

The Best Gifts for Runners: Apparel, Hydration, Accessories, and More for the Road

From high-tech shoes to lightweight apparel and trail running accessories, we’ve got a variety of gear gifts that will keep your loved ones running, whether…

Written by Mary Murphy November 15, 2022

Ultrarunner Breaks 3 World Records — On a Manual Treadmill

Reichelt’s 24-hour manual treadmill effort broke distance and time records in three categories. All we can say is, “ouch.”

Written by Andrew Marshall November 08, 2022

Runner, Engineers Build Affordable ‘Hopper’ Blade for Amputee Athletes

Watch runner Jérôme Bernard help fellow amputees hit the trails, by joining engineers and Salomon to create an affordable carbon-fiber prosthetic blade.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 11, 2022

Ultrarunner Tim Tollefson Battles Body Dysmorphia in New Film

‘What Goes Unsaid’ is an intimate portrait of one ultrarunner’s battles with mental health and eating disorders.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 10, 2022

Chris Nikic Breaks Barrier With IRONMAN Hawaii Finish

Chris Nikic became the first person with down syndrome to complete IRONMAN Hawaii this weekend. Try and watch him finish without getting emotional.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 07, 2022

Nike Victory Elite Review: Performance Sunglasses for Competitive Athletes

As a runner, I spend a lot of time outside with my eyes exposed to the elements. As a collegiate runner, I didn’t wear sunglasses…

Written by Rebecca Parsons September 28, 2022

Running Toward Spirituality: Hakim Tafari’s Powerful Self Journey

‘What I’ve learned is you’re either running away from something or running to something,’ Hakim Tafari said. Arguably, running is never just running — it’s…

Written by Rebecca Ross September 27, 2022