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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...