Tag: Review

GPS Watch Review

At its heart, ultrarunning is an old-school discipline: We run for the feelings, the experience, the scars and the stories. However, our sport paradoxically attracts a remarkable number of data geeks, for whom no data po...

Training Essentials for Ultrarunning

It has been quite a long time since I have written a book review for this esteemed publication. In the years that my husband and I published UltraRunning, I reviewed five to seven books a year, but that figure is but a s...

2016 Fall Shoe Review

Altra – Lone Peak 3 $120 This is, quite simply, a fantastic update to an already great shoe. The new Lone Peak 3 is far and away the best fitting trail shoe from Altra to date, with an extraordinary fit in both the inst...

Comfort Shoe Review

We’ve all been there: those agonizing last miles of a race or long training day when the only thought in your mind is, “I can’t wait to get these shoes off my feet!” When your work for the day is over and you’re ready to...

Gels: A Comprehensive Review

We know we need carbohydrates during an ultra. It’s up to you to decide what type of carbohydrate best works with your system. Many people prefer some type of gel during a run because they are easy to carry, quick to dig...

2016 Summer Apparel Review

For ultrarunners, summer running apparel needs to be more than simply lightweight. It also needs to be durable and comfortable enough to withstand long days on the trail, with innovative design or fabric technology as a...

Sunglasses Review

Extended daylight hours mean extended strain on your eyes during your outdoor adventures. Long trail outings expose your eyes to harmful ultraviolet rays, high-energy visible (HEV) light, dust, wind, glare and cumulative...

Water Purification Review

As ultrarunners explore the extremes of location and distance, dependence on hydration becomes paramount. You can’t possibly carry enough water to sustain a day-long adventure run or a multi-day fastpack – but refilling...

Hydration and Fuel: Drink Mixes Review

Fueling during an event or extended workout (greater than 90 minutes) is imperative to maintaining your energy levels, enhancing your performance and preventing injuries or crashes. Multiple studies have linked carbohydr...

Lightweight Running Shell Review

Gone are the days when you needed half your pack space to fit a weatherproof jacket. The lightweight shell category is now defined by ultralight jackets that provide exceptional weather resistance, but compress down for...

Shoe Review

As running shoes continue to evolve, finding the “perfect shoe” can feel like an overwhelming task. Luckily, this also means runners have plenty of options when trying to match a shoe to their use. Whether it’s a racing...

Running Legwear Review

There’s a lot to be said for simple warmth. While many winter running bottom layers are engineered for compression, musculoskeletal support and a myriad of theoretic biomechanical advances, the primary goal of legwear fo...

Running Light Review

Most people don’t place the common light bulb in the high-tech gear category. However, long-time ultrarunners can attest that lighting technology has advanced at a fairly remarkable clip—especially over the last couple o...

2015 Fall Shoe Review

Altra Lone Peak 2.5, $120. Polartec Neoshell (waterproof version), $150 The Lone Peak continues to be Altra’s do-everything trail shoe. The new 2.5 version greatly improves the midfoot fit and lacing, reducing the exces...

Trail Running Sock Review

As a companion piece to our fall shoe review, we’re spotlighting a handful of our favorite trail running socks to partner with your new shoes. After all, on any list of “natural companions,” shoes and socks are right up...

Summer Running Apparel Review

For ultrarunners, summertime doesn’t just bring warm temperatures—it also typically ushers in longer training days than we’re accustomed to in winter or spring. Whether we’re preparing for an upcoming A-race or planning...

The Top Hydration Packs for 2015

In the two years since our previous hydration pack review, some things in the industry have changed, while others remain the same. Fortunately, both of these are good news for ultrarunners. Distinct new categories hav...

Wool Running Apparel Review

Although the word is occasionally overused, it’s no exaggeration to say that there’s a renaissance of sorts developing within the athletic apparel industry. In particular, wool performance clothing is more prominent n...

The Foam Revolution

Like the sport itself, ultrarunning shoes are continuing to evolve and improve at a breakneck pace. Heading into 2015, there are so many great shoes available that trying them out and finding the perfect shoe is almost a...