Andrea Larson stepped off the Northern Country Scenic Trail (NCST) on April 15, setting a new fastest known time (FKT) for an unsupported thru-hike of the Wisconsin NCST section. According to the Fastest Known Time website, she completed the 215-mile trail in 3 days, 3 hours, and 5 minutes. Larson ran and hiked almost nonstop, […]
Buying the best running headphones can be a dice roll. Virtually all of us use them, but these techy tidbits come in all over the board. Depending on what you’re doing, they can miss the mark. The best running headphones provide strong field performance like fit and durability. Condition-specific factors — touch functionality, water resistance, […]
Rucking is simply walking while carrying weight in a backpack. The term originates from the word “rucksack,” and we all know what that is. The military officially terms it “foot marches”; walking with weight is a primary activity to prepare for military entrance tests. I’m a curmudgeon and scoffed at what seemed like a marketing […]
There’s been an explosion of running vests and hydration packs in the past few years. Not only does that mean there are more options, but they’re also more comfortable and functional than ever before. Improved designs have led to less bounce and chafing, and more comfort mile after mile. Carrying capacity has also grown, with running […]
My wife, Mercedes, and I were one of tens of thousands who traveled to Texas for the recent solar eclipse. We trekked from Dallas to east Texas in the 2024 GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV (with extreme off-road package) to view the event in a prime location. Along the way, we’d visit off-road trails, camp, […]
If you own a pair of boobs you understand the struggle of finding the perfect sports bra. The unsung (often invisible) heroes of any outdoor activity, sports bras can make or break a day. When it’s right, we forget about it. When it’s wrong, it becomes the bane of our existence. We won’t pretend that […]
Thanks to advancements in fabric technology and design, today’s running shorts are better than ever. Overall, materials are lighter, more comfortable, and offer better mobility. All running shorts should allow you to move freely — that’s a given. The best running shorts, however, should not only provide freedom of movement, but also keep moisture at […]
Thanks to advancements in fabric technology and design, today’s running shorts are better than ever. Overall, materials are lighter, more comfortable, and offer better mobility. All running shorts should allow you to move freely — that’s a given. The best running shorts, however, should not only provide freedom of movement, but also keep moisture at […]
Thanks to advancements in fabric technology and design, today’s running shorts are better than ever. Overall, materials are lighter, more comfortable, and offer better mobility. All running shorts should allow you to move freely — that’s a given. The best running shorts, however, should not only provide freedom of movement, but also keep moisture at […]
Towering mountain peaks surround Lake Annecy in France. For many, the beaches with their pristine alpine scenery are the big recreational draws. But for others, like Mammut athlete Gary Ozeray, it’s the alpine playground that’s enticing. And when Ozeray looked upon those peaks, he had a distinct vision for conquering them — one that plays […]