How Ultrarunner Joe Grant Biked to and Summited All of Colorado’s 14ers Morgan Tilton|September 12, 2016 The best way to explore your home state? Through self-propelled, local adventure. In just over a month, ultrarunner Joe Grant, who finish...
Trail Running through Vermont’s Green Mountains Brian Mohr & Emily Johnson|September 9, 2016 The Green Mountains in Vermont and New York provide great trail running options. Pro tip: Run the mountains during fall foliage.
How to Break into the Rewarding Sufferfest of Ultrarunning Billy Hafferty|September 6, 2016 It won't be easy, and you'll probably lose a couple toenails, but Coach Hafferty's tips will carry you across the finish line of your first ...
Smart Strength Training Tips for Mountain Marathons Morgan Tilton|September 2, 2016 The key? A balanced fitness approach that includes strength and agility exercises in addition to trail and road time. The stereotypical b...
4 Pieces of Advice to Help You Crush Your Next Trail Marathon Morgan Tilton|August 31, 2016 Plan, prepare, and push hard—but know when to listen to your body At the eleventh hour, the course for the marathon changed. There was st...
Your Everything Guide to Running with Dogs Lisa Jhung|August 25, 2016 Stay hydrated on the go with a portable dog water bottle! Our guide to running with dogs has everything you need to know. Check it out on REI's blog.
These 4 Simple Exercises Will Change How You Run Lisa Jhung|August 24, 2016 Get stronger, go farther, and become generally more badass. Being a trail runner means finding a natural surface somewhere and simply runni...
What to Wear When You Hit the Trails Lisa Jhung|August 23, 2016 Part of the beauty of trail running is its simplicity: You don’t need a closet full of special gear. Have some shorts? A T-shirt? You’re go...
Mean Runners Suck: How Not to Be a Jerk on the Trail Lisa Jhung|August 23, 2016 Discover the dos and don'ts of trail running etiquette with REI's expert guide. Learn how to be a considerate runner and avoid being a jerk on the trails.
5 Tips for Better Beach Running Lisa Jhung|August 18, 2016 Discover 5 expert tips to keep sand out of your running shoes and enjoy a better beach running experience. Read our guide now on REI's blog.
How One Runner Explores Utah’s Hidden Wilderness Tim Shisler|August 10, 2016 And one good reason to always hit the trail in the morning (no excuses!) Tomsen Reed is an outdoor guy. Living in Utah, he hikes, skis, a...
How One Trail Runner Transitioned from the Mountains to the Flatlands Tim Shisler|August 9, 2016 No peaks? No problem. Trail Run Project member Chris Rozoff lives in Wisconsin now, but he got his start running in the mountains of Colora...