“Lose yourself in the journey – if you haven’t found it, you haven’t gone high enough or far enough.” – Kendall Wimmer. Everyone has a different reason for running, a different reason for pushing themselves harder and further than they … Read the rest
Protein Bar Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter “...
posted by Jennilyn Eaton
As trail runners we’re on the go a lot! We run a dozen miles in the mountains, change in the parking lot, and slip into work as most people are starting their first cup of coffee. These “gnarly bars” … Read the rest
Trails in Motion ...
posted by Craig Lloyd
It seems everyone is carrying a camera or action cam these days and then creating pretty cool videos on YouTube. Fewer, however, are taking the time and effort to create truly inspiring and thought-provoking trail related films. And while the … Read the...
Merrell All Out Char...
posted by Matt Williams
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...
Traction Control ...
posted by Matt Williams
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...
UltrAspire Zygos ...
posted by Scott Wesemann
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...
Optic Nerve Variant ...
posted by Craig Lloyd
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...
Avoiding Burnout – Next Season Starts Now
posted by Pete Stoughton
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 Long...
posted by T.R. Maloney
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...
Finding your way in ...
posted by Pete Stoughton
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...
Trail and Ultra Runn...
posted by Rebecca Schaefer
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...
Feetures Elite Ultra...
posted by Craig Lloyd
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...