There’s a reason that I’ve gravitated lately toward Ultimate Direction’s newest vest: the Xodus Vesta. You see, I’ve started including more shoulder mobility exercises in my routine lately. That’s all well and good; a wider range of motion never hurt anyone. Even runners can benefit…
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“Climbing is a simple sport,” they said. “Just you against the rock,” they said. And in theory, they’re right. Sometimes, when you’re tens — if not hundreds — of feet above the ground while staring down the crux moves of your climbing project and shaking…
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I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I prefer furry training partners to human ones most of the time. There’s nothing like the boost of motivation you get from being demolished by your dog’s easy pace as they canter past, practically daring you…
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Ultrarunning is having a moment — and for good reason. There’s no faster track to accessing the deepest parts of your body, mind, and soul than an inconceivably long foot-powered journey that takes you off the beaten path in more ways than one. It takes…
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Everybody sweats — but not everybody sweats the same. Some people soak their clothes on a one mile run, while others will finish 20 with barely a sheen to show for it. So it’s not all about how much you sweat. The electrolyte makeup of…
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If you’re shopping for the outdoor people on your list (or for yourself) for the 2023 holiday season, you’ll find that your choices of gadgets and outdoor gear online are seemingly endless. And with so many outdoor products to choose from, it can be tough…
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Els Visser divides her wardrobe between scrubs and tri suits. As a medical professional and professional triathlete, you’re just as likely to find her in either outfit on any given day. Either career path demands enough energy on a daily basis to be more than…
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Since the first female athlete entered the IRONMAN World Championships in 1979, women have shared the stage with their male counterparts. The systematic prioritization of male experiences in athletics (and beyond, for that matter) put a damper on the female perspective. Until now, that is.…
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It takes a lot of guts and grit to run 100 miles. But more than that, it also takes a lot of stuff. While we’d all like to believe that running is a simple sport, that mentality has to go right out the window when…
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It’s time to address the age-old argument: East is the beast or West is best? But we’re talking about something way more important than culture here; we’re talking about practice. Running practice, that is. How do the two leading characteristics of each environment — humidity…
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