Changing the Face of the Outdoors Erin Berger|September 21, 2023 Meet nine brands from founders who bring fresh perspectives to the outdoor industry by improving access, expanding representation and inspiring more people to get outside.
I Spent a Month Running Without a Smartwatch Kamilah Journét|July 17, 2023 Is “naked running” the romantic pursuit some make it out to be, or is it a relic of a technologically limited past?
The Perfect Kit: Warm-Weather Trail Running REI Staff|June 13, 2023 Don’t let the heat stop you from enjoying time out on the trail. These gear picks for summer running will help you breeze along.
First Look: REI Co-op Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes Courtney Holden|June 1, 2023 REI’s first-ever trail runner introduces a line of footwear with a lighter footprint.
Good Gear: Inside the Cutting Edge Partnership Between Janji and 37.5® Technology Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 31, 2023 This collaboration combines thermoregulation and biodegradation for running gear that, according to lab tests, could quickly break down in landfills.
Good Gear: Dream On Jess Daddio|March 23, 2023 In part two of this Good Gear series, we dive into the latest of On’s green innovations, including their new CleanCloud running shoe foam.
Atreyu Running Shoes Get the Job Done Sarah Grothjan|March 23, 2023 The young, Austin-based running shoe brand prioritizes simplicity to help runners of all levels meet their individual needs.
What Does It Take to Design an Inclusive Running Race? Jessica Bernhard|March 6, 2023 Running events need to change if they want to keep pace with demographic shifts in the U.S. Here’s what athletes are advocating for, and the work that remains.
Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS REI Staff|February 4, 2023 Sidney Baptista went from a stressful corporate job to being the founder and CEO of the streetwear-inspired running apparel brand PYNRS, seeking to transform the running community with help from the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program.
Let’s Run Together Cassie da Costa|January 2, 2023 Run clubs are the new book club. At REI, we celebrate running and community, from LA to Seattle to NYC.
Gear Check: Running the Wonderland Trail at Mount Rainier Courtney Holden|January 2, 2023 REI senior sales manager Alan Ortega and his friend Devin Arnold ran 93 miles of Mount Rainier in Washington state. Here’s what they brought with them.
Ashley Davies: Creating Space for Diversity in Running Heather Hansman|January 2, 2023 How the Club Seattle Runners Division co-founder is expanding the reach and accessibility of running culture
