Simple Tips to Help You Master Technical Downhills Heather Johnson|October 10, 2016 Descend with speed, grace, and fewer face-plants. I do most of my long runs on trails, but I never really bothered to address my weakness...
How a Dentist from Belgium Clipped a Day off the PCT Thru-Hike Record Corey Buhay|October 6, 2016 In 52 days, 8 hours, and 25 minutes, Karel Sabbe made short work of one of the country's longest trails. Setting a long trail speed recor...
These Trail Runners Prove Age Is Just a Number Lisa Jhung|October 4, 2016 These guys usually drink beer at the finish line, tell great stories and, you guessed it, are tough as nails. In college, my husband and ...
The Gear You Need for Your First Trail Race Yitka Winn|October 3, 2016 From pack to shoes, meet your race essentials My first trail race was the Orcas Island 25K, a tough race over small but rugged mountains ...
How to Train for a Road Race on the Trails Monica Prelle|September 28, 2016 Discover the benefits of trail running for marathon training with REI's expert tips. Improve endurance, strength, and agility while enjoying nature. Read more now!
An Ode to Trail Running by Track Olympian Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas|September 27, 2016 Trails like Stuffed Animals Stuffed animals are for the lost and the sad for the hopeful, the happy for kid and the dad. Passed t...
This Beer Was Made for Trail Runners, by Trail Runners Lisa Jhung|September 21, 2016 Because after logging grueling miles, nothing tastes better than a cold one. In 2012, Caitlin Landesberg was working as a product markete...
How to Prevent Over-Use Injuries Yitka Winn|September 20, 2016 Prevent Running Overuse Injuries with Expert Tips. Learn how to avoid common running injuries with our expert advice. Keep your body healthy and pain-free while you hit the pavement.
The Best High-Elevation Runs in the Country Laura Bauer|September 16, 2016 Discover the best high elevation runs in the country and take your running to new heights. Learn how to train and prepare for running at higher elevations on REI's blog.
Oiselle: Flock to the Finish Sally Bergesen|September 15, 2016 Oiselle is a Seattle-based women's athletic apparel company that believes in the transformative power of sport, and team, and sisterhood. We...
Stay Psyched to Train—Even in the Midst of a Blizzard Morgan Tilton|September 14, 2016 You’re tired, you had to work late, it was two-for-one margaritas at your favorite bar. Stuff happens, but you can still stick to a solid tr...
5 Trails to Add to Your Running Bucket List REI Staff|September 13, 2016 Looking for a reason to head to Switzerland? We've got five. Welcome to Ascona-Locarno, home to sweeping valleys, alpine lakes, and some...
