The Top Flat Runs in the U.S. Laura Bauer|November 28, 2016 Flat doesn’t mean boring. There's nothing like the bum-busting burn of jogging up a mountain, but not all of us live in a land of peaks. ...
Why You Should Unplug on Your Next Trail Run Billy Hafferty|October 25, 2016 Want to up your training? Leave your headphones and gadgets at home. I was about 12 miles into the Stagecoach Line Ultra in Flagstaff, Ar...
The Wildest Runs by Some of the Country’s Biggest Cities Laura Bauer|October 11, 2016 Think you need to live in the woods for access to the best trails? Think again.
Simple Tips to Help You Master Technical Downhills Heather Johnson|October 10, 2016 Descend with speed, grace, and fewer face-plants. I do most of my long runs on trails, but I never really bothered to address my weakness...
How a Dentist from Belgium Clipped a Day off the PCT Thru-Hike Record Corey Buhay|October 6, 2016 In 52 days, 8 hours, and 25 minutes, Karel Sabbe made short work of one of the country's longest trails. Setting a long trail speed recor...
These Trail Runners Prove Age Is Just a Number Lisa Jhung|October 4, 2016 These guys usually drink beer at the finish line, tell great stories and, you guessed it, are tough as nails. In college, my husband and ...
The Gear You Need for Your First Trail Race Yitka Winn|October 3, 2016 From pack to shoes, meet your race essentials My first trail race was the Orcas Island 25K, a tough race over small but rugged mountains ...
How to Train for a Road Race on the Trails Monica Prelle|September 28, 2016 Discover the benefits of trail running for marathon training with REI's expert tips. Improve endurance, strength, and agility while enjoying nature. Read more now!
An Ode to Trail Running by Track Olympian Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas|September 27, 2016 Trails like Stuffed Animals Stuffed animals are for the lost and the sad for the hopeful, the happy for kid and the dad. Passed t...
This Beer Was Made for Trail Runners, by Trail Runners Lisa Jhung|September 21, 2016 Because after logging grueling miles, nothing tastes better than a cold one. In 2012, Caitlin Landesberg was working as a product markete...
How to Prevent Over-Use Injuries Yitka Winn|September 20, 2016 Prevent Running Overuse Injuries with Expert Tips. Learn how to avoid common running injuries with our expert advice. Keep your body healthy and pain-free while you hit the pavement.
The Best High-Elevation Runs in the Country Laura Bauer|September 16, 2016 Discover the best high elevation runs in the country and take your running to new heights. Learn how to train and prepare for running at higher elevations on REI's blog.
