Fly Over the Trail: Salomon XT Wings 3
Ninety-nine percent of every outdoor trail running adventurer has a day job. We spend 40+ hours a week waiting for the weekend. Sitting behind the oppressive desk of daily monotony, we secretly dream of topographic maps that reveal a universe of pink dotted footpaths and orange contour lines that can deliver our running to fresh pastures and new heights.
A universe that could one day, have us climbing hernia-inducing hills, leaping across mountain streams and scrambling across heather strewn valleys – in which case you’re going to need a rugged, comfortable, and dependable trail running shoe. A shoe like the XT Wings 3 from Salomon Running.
Read MorePatagonia EVERmore Trail Running Shoe
There are times when our bodies simply crave the serene hush of the trail. For those moments Patagonia offers the EVERmore Trail Running Shoe. Light and nimble enough for short distances on smoother paths, yet rugged enough with ample foot protection to go the distance on rough terrain, the EVERmore provides an energetic kick on the trail.
Flee the Bondage of Convention: The Teva TevaSphere
“Once we rid ourselves of traditional thinking we can get on with creating the future.” — James Bertrand
Since Teva pioneered the first sport-sandal category nearly 30 years ago, the brand has consistently moved beyond traditional thinking to develop products that enable and encourage your adventure. Teva’s latest development, is no exception. TevaSphere is a collection of outdoor cross-trainers designed with a first-of-its-kind spherical heel and pod-arch system that offering the runner a minimalist feel with maximum stability for an incredible ride over any terrain.
OOFOS: Comfort and Recovery
Keeping the body in optimum condition both before and after a workout is critical to pushing farther and faster, and that means making a conscious effort to make take recovery more seriously. While it’s true that advances in design and technology have made your hiking and ski boots, climbing and running shoes more comfortable, at the end of the day they are built for performance, not comfort. After pouring every ounce of yourself into a training session or race, what you need is footwear that will help rest your beat up feet and recover right up until the next go around. OOFOS footwear is designed to provide instant comfort and support to help reduce fatigue, restore vigor and speed along your recovery.
Gear Guide: Spring 2013 Essential Run Gear
Spring has sprung, and after a long, dark winter, it’s finally time to get back in stride and and crank up your run routine. With longer days, warmer temps and restless legs Spring is not only when runners everywhere begin tackling more miles, it’s also the perfect opportunity to take stock of your running gear. Updating your run gear can provide a great motivational boost to your running, and get you properly prepared to fly along the trails and roadways that were blocked by snow for the last several months.
Following on the heels of our Spring Road and Trail Shoe Guides, here are eight essential pieces of running gear selected by our editors to help you ramp up your training this Spring.
Read MoreTrekSta Sync Trail Runner
Whether you’re conquering a peak, running along the local levee, or simply out to prove a point to your run partner on the trail, the new TrekSta Sync Trail Running Shoes are ready for the ride. Offering the comfort and protection you need along with a smooth and responsive ride, these shoes are about to crush any excuses you had in mind for not hitting the trail.
Read MoreReview: Headsweats® Toaster Beanie
If a little cold, snow, and morning frost isn’t going to keep you from running outside, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve got the right equipment on hand. An essential part of any good cold weather run ensemble is appropriate headgear— but not just any old beanie will suffice. Even on brisk Spring mornings, it’s a tricky thing to be sweating out in the cold, so you’ll need something to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable. Enter the Headsweats Toaster Beanie.
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