The Dirtbag’s Guide to Trail Race Travel Morgan Sjogren|December 6, 2016 Read about the ultimate dirtbag's guide to trail race travel with REI. Get insider tips and tricks for an unforgettable adventure. Read now!
7 Ways to Strengthen Your Mental Game Heather Johnson|December 1, 2016 How to train your brain to help you run your fastest and farthest It’s near the end of a long, hilly run. Your legs feel like cement bloc...
The Everything Guide to Running at Altitude Corey Buhay|November 15, 2016 Discover how long it takes to acclimate to altitude for running with our comprehensive guide. Get tips and tricks for a successful high-altitude workout at REI.com.
Learn How to Crush Hills Billy Hafferty|November 8, 2016 Want to improve your efficiency and up your running confidence? Head for the hills. I started my running career in Boston: Home to Heartb...
Alexi Pappas’ Guide to Fueling Your Race Alexi Pappas|November 3, 2016 Because what you eat and drink on race day is just as important as how you train Over time I’ve learned how to stretch, how to warm up, h...
Stiff Back? Here’s How to Fix It. Dr. Dane DeLozier|October 18, 2016 Because it's tough to bag peaks with a sore back Your thoracic spine (or "T-spine") is the middle segment of your back. Think of the area...
What to Eat on Your Long-Distance Trail Run Yitka Winn|October 17, 2016 Fuel your long-distance trail runs with the right food. Check out our guide to the best foods for trail running and stay energized on the trails.
Why You Feel Pain in the Front of Your Knees (and How to Fix It) Dr. Dane DeLozier|October 14, 2016 Running itself doesn't hurt your knees, but the way you run might. Knee pain is the complaint I see most commonly in the clinic. Anterior k...
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!
How to Stay Safe from Lightning in the Backcountry (According to a Meteorologist) Joel Gratz|September 27, 2016 Learn how to stay safe from lightning while backpacking in the backcountry with tips from a meteorologist. Read our guide on backpacking lightning safety at REI.
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...
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...
