ATRA’s theme this year is Better Together and with this in mind, Ana McCabe wrote a piece focused on trail running and the environment. Her article also features pro trail runner and environmental advocate Grayson Murphy who shares tips on how to tread lightly on and off the trails. Featured photo courtesy Saucony. As trail… Read more »
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber and features the Nathan Pinnacle FeatherLite 1.5 liter Hydration Vest. The vest was provided at no charge for the test and review. Temperatures are climbing, trail race season is well underway, and somehow runners need to figure out how to stay hydrated. Personally, I find… Read more »
The following article was written by Paul Kirsch and features the International U18 Mountain Running Cup application process and reflections from the 2023 U.S. Team. Applications are still open for the U.S. team that will compete on June 22, at the 17th International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Montaña Palentina, Spain. This year’s race will… Read more »
The following release was provided by ATRA member and event standards partner Suunto and features two U.S. trail runners who have been added to its ambassador team. Vantaa, Finland – Suunto, the global leader in premium, innovative products for adventure have announced United States-based trail running athletes, Zach Miller and Abby Hall, will be joining… Read more »
The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member KINeSYS and features this year’s ambassadors. KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is proud to announce its roster of 2024 KINeSYS Champions. Now in its sixth year, the Brand Ambassador program is a group of over 40 individuals from all walks of life. A mix of professional… Read more »
The following release is from ATRA event standards partner HydraPak® and features their program Re-Pak to upcycle used sports bottles. OAKLAND, California – HydraPak®, global leader of high-performance hydration solutions, is excited to announce Re_Pak, a recycling initiative with a goal to upcycle used sports bottles. The Oakland-based company will distribute approximately 30 boxes at… Read more »
The following is reprinted with permission from the Collegiate Running Association and features the 2024 Collegiate Trail Running National Championships announcement. Featured photo from the Fountainhead Trail Race 2023: Kyle Gustafson/Swim Bike Run Photography. The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) is excited to announce a partnership with EX2 Adventures and the Fountainhead 10K Trail Race which… Read more »
The following release was provided by corporate partner BOA® and features the 2024 trail running shoe line. Trail Running traverses various terrains like rocks, mud, snow, and grass, presenting athletes with diverse challenges within a single race. A reliable grip is essential to prevent slipping, but one crucial factor that many runners underestimate is the… Read more »
Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews 2XU Form Stash Hi-Rise Compression Tights. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. 2XU. Say it with me: “Two times you.” Two times ME? Uh, not sure that’s a good idea. Most people can barely tolerate just one of me. That was my first thought when… Read more »
The following article features the inaugural Natro@Soboba races and was written by Scott Mills. This article first appeared in the spring 2024 issue of Trail Times quarterly newsletter. Race Director Sheldon Subith created, organized, and hosted the inaugural Natro@Soboba 5-kilometer and 25-kilometer races on the Soboba Indian Rezervation (near San Jacinto, CA), on February 24,… Read more »
The following article was compiled and written by Ana McCabe and features organizations that support trails. This article first appeared in ATRA’s spring 2024 issue of Trail Times. For trail runners, the health of our trails is just as important as the health of our bodies. Our passion for lightly bounding over rocks and roots… Read more »
The following review of the ENDURO MAX MID GTX by Deckers X Lab was written by trail runner Sarah Barber. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. I was taught from a young age that looks aren’t everything. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t anything. The appearance of the new ENDURO… Read more »
My bestie Anita Ortiz and I have been on numerous trips over the past two decades that have included locations in Europe, Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Central America, United States, and most recently, French Polynesia…specifically Tahiti. Pairing travel and trail running leads to a “better together” outcome especially when enjoyed with a like-minded adventurer. Geography… Read more »
The following review features JAMBAR and was written by trail runner Sarah Barber. Product was provided for the review at no charge. JAMBAR. It sounds like a thatched roof hut on an island near the equator where they serve drinks with umbrellas and play Bob Marley covers until well past sundown. Or it could be… Read more »
The following release featuring the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup was provided by Hector Rubio, Communications Manager, World Mountain Running Association and is reprinted with permission. Featured photo from the 2023 Montemuro Vertical courtesy Marco Gulberti. The anticipation is palpable as the countdown begins for the much-awaited 2024 Valsir Mountain Running World Cup, celebrating its… Read more »
Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews Swiftwick Aspire 5 socks. Product was provided by ATRA corporate member Swiftwick at no cost for the test and review. Various sources suggest that the average adult makes over 30,000 decisions per day with topics ranging from whether breakfast should include bacon (the answer is yes) to whether beer should… Read more »
Trail runner Sarah Barber tests and reviews RPM by Chirp. Product was provided at no charge for the review. In a world where artificial intelligence, complex technology, and robotics reign stronger and stronger with each passing day, one thing that cannot be replaced is the human touch. Anyone who receives regular bodywork from a massage… Read more »
The following release is published with permission from corporate member and Event Standards partner, UltraSignup, and features the 2024 Dirt Circus: A Free Community Event Connecting Trail Runners Across the Nation. Nashville, TN, March 8, 2024 – UltraSignup is thrilled to announce the return of the Dirt Circus event series for 2024; celebrating community, local… Read more »
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber and features R5 GORE-TEX INFINIUM Tights. Product was provided for the review at no charge. Winter running tights fall into the category of things I generally dislike. Let’s be honest: wouldn’t we all prefer to run in shorts? But I live in a region that… Read more »
The following release featuring the U.S. Snowshoe Team is published with permission from Mark Elmore, US Snowshoe Association. Team USA Men Seven-time US men’s national snowshoe champion Eric Hartmark of Duluth, MN, will lead a talented and deep men’s squad to the 2024 WSSF World Snowshoe Championships to be held March 1-3 in the Picos… Read more »
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