Earlier this year we reviewed our first ever item from La Sportiva – a pair of trail running shoes. This Italian company is no stranger to the technical trail, rock climbing, and skiing footwear landscape – so checking out their line of running gear has been a fun venture. More about La Sportiva: Our mission is to bring you the best technical products to explore the outdoors. For 93 years we have been producing innovative…
The search for the perfect pack is an exhausting but necessary quest for hikers, runners, cyclists, and all outdoor enthusiasts alike. I get asked constantly as both a runner and as a coach, “what do you recommend?” and like many things, there are several variables one must consider when choosing. Nathan is a brand I recommend over and over, as their hydration packs have always been my go-to favorite. In my experience, they are sturdy,…
Craft Sportswear has just about everything for everyone: shoes, jackets, shirts, shorts, dresses, hats in all our favorite outdoor sports: running, cycling, skiing, mountain biking. As runners, we’re on the lookout for fun new shoes and Craft arrived on my doorstep with their CTM Ultra 2. This shoe is incredibly lightweight, there’s no question about that. The women’s version is just shy of 7 ounces and the feeling underfoot is incredibly stark. My second impression…
Everyone should have a favorite running shirt. For some, it rotates based on the last one you got from your most recent event. For others, you have one or two you’ve gotten from your local or running store. Either way, that perfect running shirt is a real thing, and it’s often the first one you think of when getting dressed for your next run or race. Recently, I was asked to review a new shirt…
Nathan has been a name in hydration packs for as long as they have been around (or at least as long as I have been a runner). Their newest option, the VaporAir Lite, checks all the boxes in what to look for in a running vest whether you’re the casual weekend runner or training for a longer race. Check out our other posts about Nathan. The VaporAir comes with plenty of options for hydration. A…
We’ve all been there. You would think that after all the races I have participated in, that I would be better in one area. No, not my pre-race warm up routine. Not having my hydration and refueling system down to a T. No, not even pacing myself better(though I still wish I was better at this). I wish I could get my stupid race bib on my shirt front straight. Goodbye pins; hello BibSNAPS. Functionality…
I’ve lived in this hoodie since it arrived and I took the tags off. It’s been to two race starts (and finishes), to the trailhead, to the beach, to the grocery store, in a sleeping bag, and on the couch. It’s been on an airplane, to a volleyball game, coffee shops, and camping. The style, the fit, the material – it’s one of those that I wish I could have in every color. It’s both…
Nathan is pretty well-known for their sports accessories, from hydration packs and belts to headlamps and reflective vests, and everything in between. They’ve revamped their QuickStart pack, complete with a 1.5L bladder, and is now available online. I’ve been running with a Nathan pack for easily 5 years and any race start will be a showcase of their many styles and iterations as well. One of their introductory packs, the QuickStart, has been updated and…
SAYSKY may not be a running company you have heard of before, but that is starting to change a little. This Denmark-based brand has been around since 2013 and tries to bridge the gap between performance and relaxation, opting to fill a gap for those who care about running, but are less interested in the rat race of fashion. Thus, they churn out items (that often sell out quickly) with items that are extremely functional and…
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been running for many years, there are about a million things that can make or break your next run. I had the chance to listen in on a Zoom event with celebrity running coach Elizabeth Corkum (aka Coach Corky) in which she discussed the best way to “control your conditions” so you can truly enjoy the running experience. In her “Feel the rush, avoid the burn” presentation, she…
