What Our Members Are Gifting This Season REI Staff|October 30, 2023 We asked runners, campers, hikers and bikers to share the best gifts they’ve given. Here’s what they said.
How I Started Trail Running—and Why You Should Too Rebecca Campbell|October 26, 2023 A lifelong runner explains her transition from short to long distances, and talks to experts about the benefits of switching some of those road runs for the trail.
Gear Check: Alan Ortega’s Running Journey Courtney Holden|October 2, 2023 The REI Store Manager has always loved hitting the trail. Now he’s exploring what possibilities await down the road, from 5Ks to marathons.
Changing the Face of the Outdoors Erin Berger|September 21, 2023 Meet nine brands from founders who bring fresh perspectives to the outdoor industry by improving access, expanding representation and inspiring more people to get outside.
I Spent a Month Running Without a Smartwatch Kamilah Journét|July 17, 2023 Is “naked running” the romantic pursuit some make it out to be, or is it a relic of a technologically limited past?
The Perfect Kit: Warm-Weather Trail Running REI Staff|June 13, 2023 Don’t let the heat stop you from enjoying time out on the trail. These gear picks for summer running will help you breeze along.
First Look: REI Co-op Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes Courtney Holden|June 1, 2023 REI’s first-ever trail runner introduces a line of footwear with a lighter footprint.
Good Gear: Inside the Cutting Edge Partnership Between Janji and 37.5® Technology Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 31, 2023 This collaboration combines thermoregulation and biodegradation for running gear that, according to lab tests, could quickly break down in landfills.
Good Gear: Dream On Jess Daddio|March 23, 2023 In part two of this Good Gear series, we dive into the latest of On’s green innovations, including their new CleanCloud running shoe foam.
Atreyu Running Shoes Get the Job Done Sarah Grothjan|March 23, 2023 The young, Austin-based running shoe brand prioritizes simplicity to help runners of all levels meet their individual needs.
What Does It Take to Design an Inclusive Running Race? Jessica Bernhard|March 6, 2023 Running events need to change if they want to keep pace with demographic shifts in the U.S. Here’s what athletes are advocating for, and the work that remains.
Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS REI Staff|February 4, 2023 Sidney Baptista went from a stressful corporate job to being the founder and CEO of the streetwear-inspired running apparel brand PYNRS, seeking to transform the running community with help from the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program.
