[The following is the second installment in a series of “firsts.” In this post, self-described mid-packer Peter Lawson recounts his preparation and execution of his first hundred miler, complete with lessons learned and reflections on his training.] I’m 51 and live in Claremont, CA, at the foothills of the San Gabriels, …
[ed note: Everyone’s got their own opinion on how to train for their first ultramarathon. In the first of a series from different …
I asked Shannon Hampton from Arkansas to perform a comprehensive gear test for the Altra Lone Peak 2.0s. These are different from the …
Trust. It needs to be earned. The Hillsound FreeSteps6 Crampons ($40) earned my trust quickly. But, let’s go back to the beginning… Having lived …
Gone are the days of wearing a chaffing strap around your chest to track your heart rate. Those multi-hour runs wearing a tight …
First Impressions: When I found out I was reviewing spikes for ice and snow, I figured they would be like my micro …
I live in New Hampshire where running in cool or downright frigid temperatures can occur as early as September and last into …
I didn’t know what to expect when I first fished the Ultraspire Zygos out from behind a plant on Eric’s front porch — but …
The Astral by UltrAspire is the latest addition of female-specific gear to hit the market. No longer are women relegated to “pinked” …
Last week I took my nephews out for a run. I ran the whole way while they hopped in and …
