Krysta Rutland

REI Instructor and Operations Lead

Krysta Rutland is an instructor and operations lead at REI in Virginia Beach, Va. When Krysta isn’t running on a trail somewhere, she might be standing on a postrace podium.

Latest Articles

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  Skills

  Tips for Your First Trail-Running Race

  Learn how to select and prepare for your first trail-running race with tips on physical and mental prep, race day etiquette and more.

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  Skills

  Trail-Running Form and Technique Tips

  Learn how to improve your trail running technique with tips for downhills and uphills, and find out which exercises can help you train.