Articles by Donald Buraglio

Spring Shoe Review

Salomon Genesis MSRP: $150 9.4 oz M 8.5 oz W Heel/forefoot heights: 34/26 mm Best for versatility: of use from short fas...

Our Favorite Things

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry… while hopefully not completely abandoning ultra training. Here are our favorites for food, hydration, gear and apparel to stuff an ultrarunner’s stocking while supporting their...

Pacing & Crewing Essentials

One of the most rewarding roles in our sport is serving as a crew member or pacer for someone pursuing the massive goal of running an ultramarathon. Working in such a capacity has some great advantages. Crew members get...

Fall Shoe Review

Nike Ultrafly Trail —Best New Model MSRP: $250 Weight (oz): 10.5 men’s / 8.8 women’s Heel/forefoot midsole heights (mm): 38/30 Best for: Fast training days, chasing FKTs, 50M to...

2023 Spring Shoe Review

HOKA Challenger 7 The newest iteration in this series drops the “ATR” from its name but retains its all-terrain functionality. It also drops about a half ounce of weight from the prev...

Gear Review: Ultra Training Kit

One of the trickiest challenges in becoming a dedicated ultrarunner is finding gear that you can depend on and also works well. If you find yourself spending too much time fussing with gear tha...

Our Favorite Things

During the holiday season, ultrarunners love to get cozy and relax … but we don’t want to completely abandon our training, either. Here is our annual list of gifts for that special ultrarunner in your life (or, for yours...

Gear Review: Lighting

When it comes to lighting, sometimes you need to go big while other times it makes more sense to stay small. Larger lamps are great for the dead of night and longer efforts, while smaller ligh...

Fall Shoe Review

Saucony Endorphin Edge MSRP: $2009.0 oz M; 7.3 oz WHeel/forefoot heights: 36/30 mmBest for tempo or speed training on trails, race distances up to 100M If you...

Fastpacking Gear Review

The ability to equip yourself for one or two nights on the trail opens up enormous possibilities for adventures, such as massive loops or epic point-to point journeys that aren’t possible if you need to re...

Summer Apparel Review

Good summer apparel isn’t simply just lightweight. Fabrics need performance elements to keep you comfortable in high heat and extreme humidity. Luckily, we’ve tested a number of options to keep you cool for long miles un...

Spring Hydration Vest Review

You don’t always need a huge pack to go a long way. Our spring batch of hydration vests are minimalist enough to use as race day options on courses with aid station support. They also have sufficient fluid and storage...

Spring Shoe Review

HOKA Tecton X                             Top Pick - Best New Model MSRP: $200 Weight (oz): 8.5 men’s / 6.9 women’s Heel/forefoot heights (mm): 33/29 men’s, 31/27 women’s Best for: High-volume training on mild to mod...

Spring Jacket Review

Early spring mixes the promise of warmer days with the harshness of cold and stormy weather – sometimes all on the same run. The right kind of jacket is an important aide for venturing into a variety of spring conditi...

Our Favorite Things

It’s that time of year. Whether it’s for the ultrarunner in your life or a gift for yourself, the team at UltraRunning has once again pulled together their favorite gear for the holiday (and racing) season. FOOD & SU...

Practical Considerations for Run Commuting

Even with a perfect gear setup, run commuting requires an advanced level of planning and logistical considerations compared to your regular weekly mileage. Here are some tips to help your transition to run commuting g...

Run Commute Gear Review

Run commuting is one of those things that everyone says they would like to do, but relatively few of us actually do it. However, the advantages are enormous. It’s a consistent and relatively easy way to build base mil...

Trail App Review

Smartphone apps can be a trail lover’s best friend. They can help you discover new areas to explore, plan specific routes, assist you with navigation, provide additional measures of safety and enrich your overall enjoyme...