Founded in 2009, Altra Running has earned a reputation for designing some of the best zero drop running shoes on the market. And this just doesn’t mean they design flat shoes. Altra has found a way to combine a zero drop with minimal stack heights, while providing enough cushion to get you through a big…
On Saturday June 25th, one of the biggest 100 mile races in the United States took place. With the running of the 49th Western States 100 ultra marathon. With many of the top male and female runners from around the world taking on the course. It was to be an exciting day with many expecting…
If you’re an ultra runner then there isn’t any question that you have heard the name Jim Walmsley. Some of his accolades include being a 3 time winner of the JFK 50 miler. And a 3 time winner and course record holder for the Western States 100 miler. With many considering him to be the…
Skógafoss National Park in Iceland is one of the country’s most popular parks. While also featuring one of the country’s most iconic waterfalls. But this park is much more than just the main falls located a short walk from the parking lot. The park features a 4.2 mile (6.75 km) out and back. Leading hikers…
If you have been reading my site for a while. Then you will know that I love finding some of the most physically demanding hiking and trail running challenges around the world. And sharing them with my readers. So when I first planned my trip to Iceland, of course I was on the lookout for…
When looking for trails there can be a lot of different things to take into account. With things like total distance, elevation change, and where the trail starts and finishes typically being the most important. But once you decide on a trail and start looking into the specific details, there can be more than a…
On May 28th 2022, AR Georgia put on the 3rd annual Fort Yargo 50k. Featuring two 15.6 mile laps around the Fort Yargo State Park and lake. The course is considered flat and runnable. With only 1,600 feet of gain through the entire race. That said, it’s the perfect race for your first 50k. And…
Hoka as a brand has only been around a few decades. But in a relatively short time they have earned a reputation for some of the best trail running shoes on the market. With some of the top runners in the world wearing them for races and FKT attempts alike. So today we’ll be looking…
Imagine being able to run while listening to music and being able to hear everything around you. One of the biggest concerns about listening to music on the roads and trails is that it can be unsafe. Allowing anything from cars, animals to people to sneak up on you. That’s why you need to know…
In a unique running challenge for the USA and especially for the east coast. The North East Ultra 8 Sky Runner Challenge pits runners against a collection of the 8 most iconic trails in the northeastern United States. With time limits for each trail, both summer and winter. Are you ready for the toughest trail…