How Trail Running Makes You Happier, Healthier, and Smarter Heather Johnson|April 26, 2017 A Q&A with author Sarah Lavender Smith In the first chapter of The Trail Runner's Companion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Trail Running an...
How to Up Your ‘Gram Game—According to a Pro Jon Gugala|April 25, 2017 11 tips from photographer Jobie Williams on how to take better trail running shots Jobie Williams was just another bored road runner when...
Hayden Hawks Maintains the Magic Abigail Wise|April 24, 2017 A questionnaire with the runner who just claimed the Zion Traverse FKT On April 14, ultrarunner Hayden Hawks claimed the fastest known ti...
How to Carry Hydration on the Trails Lisa Jhung|April 21, 2017 Stay hydrated on the trails with these tips for carrying water. Learn about the best hydration packs and bottles for running and hiking.
Running the Longest Slot Canyon in the World Morgan Sjogren|April 19, 2017 Discover the world's longest slot canyon and experience the thrill of running through its stunning natural beauty. Read our guide on REI's blog now!
Trail Running’s Southern Roots Andrew Boyd Hutchinson|April 11, 2017 How trail running below the Mason-Dixon Line grew from a curiosity to a world-class destination When you think of trail races, the iconic...
How to Spot a Trail Runner in the Wild Mark Remy|April 7, 2017 These shy, slender creatures are among running’s most graceful and exotic specimens. The Trail Runner (Lopus granolas) Because of their qu...
8 Races You Can Run with Your Dog Corey Buhay|April 6, 2017 Discover 8 dog-friendly trail races to run with your furry friend! Explore scenic routes and bond with your pup. Check out REI's blog for all the details.
My Friend Sarah Alexi Pappas|April 6, 2017 Sarah Attar is an Olympian and professional runner—and so much more. I first met Sarah in Mammoth Lakes, California, an epic mountain enc...
A Conversation with the Woman Who Changed Distance Running Forever Morgan Sjogren|March 30, 2017 REI contributor and self-proclaimed "Running Bum" Morgan Sjogren talks with Bobbi Gibb, the first women to run the Boston Marathon, about th...
“Every Woman Should Have a Trail Sister.” Emily Downing|March 30, 2017 A Q&A with Gina Lucrezi, founder of women's trail running community Trail Sisters Professional ultrarunner Gina Lucrezi started Trail...
She Ran and Sailed All Over the World Amanda Loudin|March 28, 2017 Jill Dintaman Robinson and her family followed the call of adventure on a year-long expedition. Jill Dintaman Robinson and her husband ha...