Over the last couple of years, as I’ve got more into trail running, I’ve realized they can be super useful for brisker adventures too. After all, a lot of trail running – or mountain running anyway – ...

The first time I used poles for running was in 2008 at a vertical kilometer race in the Italian Dolomites. The slope was so steep I practically scraped my chin on the mossy grass growing on the ascent ...

Recently, I ran a half marathon in the mountains of Vermont and had a chance to check out a product with which I was previously unfamiliar — trekking poles. More known on the European racing scene, ...

Walking or trekking poles are becoming an increasingly common sight in long-distance running events. Light, durable and ...

When Tim Tollefson showed up at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc — widely considered the Super Bowl of ultra running — for the first time in August 2015, he felt out of place. Not because he was an American ...

When the temperature falls and winter brings rain, snow, sleet and wind, you will need to reassess what you wear for the trails. Of course, not every day will be a battle with icy elements, but the ...

If you love nature, including being surrounded by trees, smelling the forest, and listening to the sounds of birds, trail running may be the gift that keeps on giving. You don’t even have to live in ...

Recently, I ran a half marathon in the mountains of Vermont and had a chance to check out a product with which I was previously unfamiliar — trekking poles. More known on the European racing scene, ...