As winter forges on and most of us continue to be socked in with snow and ice, as well the everlasting hope of warmer spring weather peeking through (which creates more ice as snow melts and re-freezes), traction on slippery … Read the rest
UltrAspire Zygos – Gear Review
UltrAspire made a splash in 2013 with the award winning Alpha hydration vest. If you’re a fan of the Alpha you are going to love the Zygos, which hits the shelves in 2015. The Zygos has the same template and … Read the rest
Optic Nerve Variant Sunglasses – Product Review
Spoiler Alert!
These are the best sunglasses we have ever reviewed on trailandultrarunning.com.
At Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show we made our annual pilgrimage to the Optic Nerve booth to see what special new treats they’d have in store … Read the rest
Merrell All Out Charge
These days, shoes come in everything from hyper cushioned, pillowy treads – to bare bones, barely there minimal shoes – and deciding which shoe is the right one can be a tough choice with a lot of factors to consider. … Read the rest
Avoiding Burnout – Next Season Starts Now
For many runners the winter months are figuratively and literally dark months. We often struggle to accept this reality of voluntary or involuntary rest during this time. If you, like me, struggle with this interruption in your regular running routine, … Read the rest
Go Stronger and Longer with The Hurt Artist
I’ve been fortunate enough to meet a lot of amazing athletes as an ultra runner. I met Shane Niemeyer when I volunteered to carry water for some elite triathletes in Boulder. My job was to carry waters and gels on … Read the rest
Finding your way in the Dark
During the winter, many of us are hampered by the dwindling daylight, which bookend our normal work hours. This requires us to do much of our running in the absence of sunlight, and often at the coldest parts of the … Read the rest
Trail and Ultra Running Holiday Gift Guide
And just like that, it’s the holiday season. Can you believe it’s back already? Whether you’re an avid runner or you’re looking to buy your favorite runner the perfect gift, we’ve got a quick list of great things to snag … Read the rest
Feetures Elite Ultra Light – Sock Review
There are two types of runners in this world; those who care dearly about the socks they wear and those who don’t. We at TAUR are definitely part of the “people who care about the socks they wear” crew. We … Read the rest
No Shortcuts
Repulsive.
I run this trail at least once a week and it ticks me off every time.
There it is…a shortcut. A shortcut on a trail!
I have never taken the shortcut. Why would I? Why would anyone?
Oh look, … Read the rest