Articles by Donald Buraglio

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...

Summer Apparel Review

Good summer apparel isn’t simply lightweight. The fabric needs performance elements to keep you comfortable in high heat and humidity. That’s why we’ve tested a number of options to k...

Hydration Packs for Any Distance

There are days when you want to travel light, and others which require you to carry a ton of gear. We’ve tested a range of vests this spring that are suitable for running around your local park, exploring for multiple...

Spring Shoe Review

Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2 MSRP: $135 10.4 oz M 8.3 oz W Heel/forefoot heights: 30/25 mm Best for long comfortable miles, distances up to 100M on mild to modera...

Spring Running Bra Review

As critical as a good bra is for comfort and function during a long run, it can also be exceedingly difficult to find just the right style without all the bounce. Our testers have put a new crop of spring tops through...

Our Favorite Things 2020

Without a doubt, it’s been a difficult year. Fortunately, many of us have been able to maintain some sort of running and training routines to keep us sane. Here are some gift ideas to keep your favorite runner happy an...