Trail Running Blog
Gear guides, race stories, and training tips for your next trail running adventure.
Compare AERO GTX, AERO Light and AERO 1800, with tips on waterproofing, breathability, weight and fit for mountain running.
Trail running shoes need to grip uneven ground, protect your feet from rocks and roots, and stay comfortable over long distances. The right pair depends on where you run and what you need most: a l...
Running in the rain is usually no big deal if you've got the right gear and know how to handle wet conditions. The main headaches are slick surfaces, poor visibility, and staying comfortable once y...
A trail can change from smooth ground to a steep climb or rocky descent in a few steps. Your breathing has to adjust with it. The right rhythm won’t make a hard section easy, but it can help you no...
Do you need trail running shoes, or can you use your regular running shoes on trails? The answer depends on the terrain. Road running shoes can work well on smooth dirt paths and dry gravel, but ro...
Rocky trails put extra demands on your shoes. Sharp stones, loose gravel, and uneven ground call for good traction, solid foot protection and a secure fit. Road shoes often lack the grip and suppor...
Trail descents aren't just about letting gravity do the work. Steep slopes, loose stones and wet ground make speed and footing harder to control. Short steps, a relaxed posture and a clear view ahe...
The Gran Trail Peñalara (GTP) is a mountain ultramarathon held in Spain’s Sierra de Guadarrama, about an hour northwest of Madrid. Its routes combine long climbs, rocky ridgelines and technical des...
The Tor des Géants takes runners through Italy's Aosta Valley across 330 kilometers (205 miles) and roughly 24,000 meters of vertical gain. While the sheer distance is daunting, the race is truly d...
Yes, trail running shoes can be good for snow, especially on light or moderately covered trails where deep lugs provide enough traction. However, packed snow, ice, slush, and freezing temperatures ...
The SwissPeaks Trail is one of the big ones in the Alps. It runs through the Valais, from the glaciers high up down to Lake Geneva at Le Bouveret. There are distances from 10K to 660K, so it covers...
Few races show off northern Vietnam's wild side like the Vietnam Mountain Marathon. The course winds through Sapa, along mountain ridges, past rice terraces, through patches of jungle, and into loc...