Altra Torin 7 review: Why are you trying to be HOKA??
Dear Altra, I’ve been a fan of your shoes since the Timp 1.5 (2020) and have discovered a great lineup of running footwear that meshes…
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Shoe Review: Altra Outroad
Ever since Altra made changes to my beloved Timp trail shoes, I’ve been shopping around a bit more. I still wear Timp 4s (finally settled…
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Altra Timp 4: The 130 Mile Review
This has been one of the hardest reviews for me to sit down and write. Ever since I started running in zero drop Altra shoes…
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Joining the KREW
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of PATH Projects running clothing for men. I was introduced to them back when they first got started…
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Why I’m sticking with Garmin
This past week was not a good one for Garmin. Their ransomware attack was one of the worst that I’ve ever seen. I’ve spent over…
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Shoe review: Altra Timp 1.5
In the trail running world, Altra is a huge name. They sponsor a ton of racers, and are a fan favorite shoe for many, many…
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Nutrition Review: Spring gels
In my history of running, I’ve never been one for gels. I tried them from time to time, but I always ended up with a…
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Shoe review: Saucony Peregrine ISO
Much of my trail running happens in one of two different shoe models, the Brooks Cascadia and the Saucony Peregrine. For years these have been…
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Quick Review: KÜHL Parajax jacket
A couple months ago I started my search for a nice lightweight shell to use when running on cool mornings, or in light rain. I…
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Shoe Review: Saucony Peregrine 7 ICE
This past winter I was looking for a new trail shoe for my runs on the local trails, as well as something that I could…
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Quick Review: PATH Project
A friend Mike B. mentioned PATH Project shorts to me a couple of months ago when we were out for a run. He really enjoyed…
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Quick Review: Camelbak Octane XCT
At a recent Endless Summer Trail Run, I won a prize in the drawing after the race; a Camelbak Octane XCT hydration pack. Up until…
Read moreGear Review: Garmin 735XT
Despite picking up a Garmin 920XT just a few months ago, it looks like I’m actually going to take the plunge on a completely different watch.…
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Product Review: Black Diamond Trail Pro Trekking Poles
Another new purchase for my 50 mile race was a set of trekking poles. I had never bought any before, but thanks to some friends,…
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Product Review: Black Diamond Spot
As I packed for my 50 mile race last weekend I started thinking about my headlamp. I knew I would be running in the dark…
Read moreWhy Garmin 920XT?
As promised, I wanted to spend a couple moments explaining why I chose the model of watch that I did. In my considerations I looked…
Read moreQuick review: Garmin 920XT
I’ve had the opportunity to run with my new Garmin 920XT a couple of times, and wanted to share some of my thoughts on how…
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Quick Review: New Balance 870v4
Picked up a new pair of shoes this past weekend. My Saucony Guide 7s are getting up there in miles, so I wanted to have…
Read moreRunning equipment
Had another day when I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about, but then my afternoon ended with a conversation with a good…
Read morePetzl Tikka+ headlamp review
Many of my training runs are done very early in the morning. In the colder months of the year this means that I’m usually running…
Read moreNew Balance 1210 Leadville review
My 2015 training program kicked into high gear this morning with my first >10k run. Because we have a good half-inch of unplowed snow on…
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