Runs with the Best Coastal Views in the U.S. Laura Bauer|March 27, 2017 Salty air, seagulls calling, and waves for days Our distinct coasts provide unique running opportunities: sunny, hot, foggy, or chilly—yo...
5 Women Who Are Changing the Face of Running Abigail Wise|March 24, 2017 Follow the Instagram accounts of these female trail runners, who each bring a fresh perspective to the sport. From encouraging body positiv...
Muscles and Miles: How One Ultrarunner Makes Room for Both Muscles and Miles: How One Ultrarunner Makes Room for Both|March 23, 2017 Discover the secrets of muscular ultra runners and how they conquer miles with ease. Read the inspiring story of one ultrarunner who makes room for strength training.
My Biggest Takeaways from Running in Ethiopia Becky Wade|March 22, 2017 5 tips to help you glean more joy and fulfillment from the sport than ever before Running is my gateway to the world. Thanks to the Thoma...
Devon Yanko Beats Her Own Drum Amanda Loudin|March 17, 2017 Her training may be unconventional, but it’s working. When Devon Yanko toed the line at the Caumsett 50K on March 6, she went into it with ...
How to Crush Your Next Trail Marathon Morgan Tilton|March 16, 2017 You’re in and—according to some—you've gone off the deep end. You signed up for your first 26-mile mountain race (in my case, the Leadville ...
The Fight for Gender Equality at the Mountain Running Championships Morgan Sjogren|March 13, 2017 Why mountain running struggled to keep pace with social justice norms—and how it finally caught up. 2017 marks the first year that women ...
How to Ace a Stage Race Heather Johnson|February 21, 2017 Get ready to conquer your next stage race with our comprehensive training plan. Follow our expert tips and techniques to crush your competition. Check it out now on REI's blog!
10 Trails You Can Run Right Now Laura Bauer|February 21, 2017 Because we're ready to hit the trails, weather be damned. It still might be cold in certain parts of the country, but we want to run. Whe...
What’s in a Professional Runner’s First Aid Kit? Alexi Pappas|February 21, 2017 Stay prepared on your next run with a professional runner's first aid kit. Discover the essential items to pack and stay safe on the trails. Read more on REI's blog.
Training Tips for a Pain-Free Return to the Trails Monica Prelle|February 21, 2017 Return from the off-season stronger and faster. Though most of us have a hard time stepping away from the trails when they're covered in ...
8 Pros Share Their Best Trail Running Tips Morgan Sjogren|February 14, 2017 From fuel to attitude, here's how the pros stay motivated to train and crush come race season. If you want to run farther or faster—or ju...