Trail Runner Magazine

Today I got a Strava Crown wearing the HOKA ONE ONE Evo Mafate.

Titan Wind Block II Tight by Columbia Materials: 85% Polyester, 15% Elastane Price: $56 Pros: The fit is essentially perfect.

With its explosive and power-building exercises, plyometric training can be a game-changer for runners, and it doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how to get started.

High alpine meadows, soaring peaks, and farm-fresh cuisine served in mountain huts, a multi-day run around the TMB can be as dreamy as it sounds—with the right preparation.

The Dirt. A winterized version of Salomon’s Speedcross 3, this fall’s updated model sports flashy colors, single-density foam in the heel counter (updated from dual-density in the previous model, transforming the light pronation-control shoe into a neutral ride) and waterproof-breathable Climashield technology.

It’s not that we need our watches and other technologies to be trail-specific – like special dirt-repelling coatings or cougar sirens added to them – but there are certain things we off-road runners favor. While roadies are more interested in the distance covered, number of steps per minute and overall pace, we’re more focused on the accumulated ascent, time logged and not getting lost. And, since our outings are often longer and riskier than those on paved surfaces, battery life, weather conditions, locational accuracy and other safety factors are premium considerations.

Adam Merry is a trail runner who runs for rabbitELITEtrail and works at the Monterey Bay Aquarium building digital experiences to inspire current and future ocean conservationists. Merry has scored the top spot at races such as the Peacock Gap 30k and the Overlook Endurance Run 50 Miler.

This week I’m thinking a lot about consistency. I’m thinking about what motivates me to get out the door and run even when it’s snowing and 7 degrees. Some of it is gear that helps me get stuff done in the snow, and sleet and weird Colorado weather. Most of it is the knowledge that showing up, a little bit, every single day, is a radical act of self-belief that I can fit in on my lunch break.

Soak 3 dates in 3/4 cup water for 30 min Puree one medium banana with softened dates & liquid until smooth Add a pinch of salt Add water, 1tsp at a time until you reach your desired consistency Store up to 3 days in the fridge

Pre-packaged running snacks are convenient and easy—but they can be expensive and full of unwanted ingredients. That is why we are searching high and low for do-it-yourself trail meals and snacks that will save you money, give you more dietary flexibility and taste amazing. Tested by dirtbags, for dirtbags.