Nothing humbles a “casual training run” quite like discovering, mid-race, that the cutoff is not what you thought it was. This video (and this write-up) covers the Wild…
If you’re looking for a winter trail race that feels equal parts fast, scenic, and honestly pretty challenging, the Rabid Raccoon 25K on Raccoon Mountain (just outside Chattanooga,…
Mount to Coast has carved out a clear lane: long-run comfort, premium materials, and a focus on going the distance. The H1 and T1 share some family DNA…
The inaugural Amicalola Falls Half Marathon showed up sold out, chilly, and wrapped in fog—the perfect mood lighting for 13.1 miles of Georgia trail goodness capped by the…
Running 100 miles in a month sounds like something you’d brag about in a group chat (and you should), but the math is way less dramatic than the…
If you want one trail shoe that can cover most of your weekly runs, both the Brooks Cascadia 19 and Saucony Peregrine 15 make a strong case. They…
Rain, Mushroom Rock, Suck Creek, and a muddy curtain call Day 3 showed up with personality. Dawn rain, fog clinging to the ridge, and a start line at…
Moving a treadmill solo feels like a bold choice… right up until you’re halfway down a hallway wondering why you didn’t stretch first. These machines aren’t small, they…
Planning a race strategy for something like the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race can feel a bit like trying to organize your entire life on one Google Sheet tab.…
Sloppy Floyd State Park served up everything I hoped for on a first visit: a calm lake in the middle of the course, a waterfall tucked into the…
Every runner’s got that one piece of gear that sneaks into heavy rotation, the one you start reaching for before your brain’s even had coffee. For me, that’s…
Rule of thumb up front: aim for 3–7 minutes per staffed aid station, with a hard cap at 10 minutes for problem solving (blisters, gear swap, stomach reset).…
After months away from dirt and roots, toeing the line at the Oli Via Half Marathon felt like stepping into a group text where everyone speaks trail. Lookout…
Running 100 miles pushes every part of the body to its limit, and your shoes take the brunt of the punishment. Over the course of a race this…
There’s a quiet arrogance that creeps in when things are going well. You stack up finishes, nail your training blocks, and start to believe you’ve got the 100-mile…
David Goggins has a way of dividing a room. Half the audience calls him the ultimate blueprint for discipline; the other half says his approach belongs in a…
Cold plunges are everywhere… in gyms, influencer feeds, podcasts, to full blown built in cold plunge tubs set up in people homes. They’ve gone from niche recovery tool…
Running shorts often promise a lot of things like comfort, durability, breathability, but rarely do they fully deliver. Especially when it comes to humid trail runs in the…
So you’re wondering how to train for the Hyrox sled push without a sled? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not out of luck. HYROX athletes everywhere are…
If anyone thought Cocodona’s fifth year would be a celebratory cruise through Arizona’s desert sprawl, the 2025 edition threw a cold, wet wrench into those plans. What started…
It was still dark when I lined up at the start of The Cove 50k, headlamp on, legs jittery. This was year two of a lesser-known ultra tucked…
The running shoe world has become a weird arms race, a cold war of stack heights, bouncy foam, and increasingly absurd marketing buzzwords. Case in point: Brooks dropped…
The sun’s blazing, your shirt’s soaked by mile two, and every step feels like it’s being microwaved. With my upcoming 100-mile race in the mountains outside San Diego…
SATISFY, the innovative French brand synonymous with premium running apparel, is set to launch its highly anticipated first trail shoe: TheROCKER. Known for pushing performance boundaries since its…
When you’re barreling down a rocky trail on a sunny day, your sunglasses aren’t just accessories, they’re an essential piece of running gear. Enter Knockaround’s Astro Climb Torrey…
Well, folks, it finally happened. The world of ultra-trail running, where athletes voluntarily torture themselves by sprinting through mountains and deserts for fun, just got even more interesting.…
Some people like to spend their weekends brunching, sipping overpriced lattes, and pretending they don’t have emails to answer on Monday. Others prefer to wake up before the…
Struggling to squeeze exercise into your packed schedule? You’re not alone. The good news is, you don’t need an hour at the gym to stay in shape. Running…
Does your treadmill double as a clothes rack these days? Maybe it’s time to reclaim your living space or prep for a move. Whatever the reason, and thanks…
Hyrox isn’t just a race; it’s an all-out war between you, gravity, and the life choices that led you to a 1,000-meter sled push. And while your training…