Posts Categorized: Hydration Equipment

How To Hydrate for Trail Running in ALL Seasons

Dehydration is not just a hot summer topic, even though runners typically associate sweating or feeling thirsty with warmer months. Dehydration can be a serious issue even in colder weather and inhibit performance, recovery, and basic bodily functions. From a physical standpoint, cold, dry air requires increased fluids to humidify the air as it enters… Read more »

Trail Runner Review: Nathan VaporAiress 3.0 Hydration Vest

The following review was written by Sarah Barber, a lifetime resident of Boise, Idaho. Barber has been a Life Flight Paramedic for seventeen years and currently works in a dual capacity as a clinician and a Quality Manager. When she’s not flying in helicopters or collecting data for continuous quality improvement, she can be found… Read more »

Nathan QuickSqueeze Lite Insulated Flask

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Nathan QuickSqueeze Lite Insulated Flask reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Flask provided free of charge by Nathan. OK, I admit it. I am a handheld junkie. I also have a size-able collection of… Read more »

Trail Runner Product Review: Nathan VaporHowe Waistpak

The Nathan VaporHowe Waistpak was reviewed by Colorado Springs’ trail runner Dreama Walton who was a member of ATRA’s 2017 Pikes Peak Trekker team and is currently training for her first Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Dreama is a Nathan Ambassador and was given this pack as part of her sponsorship. I really wasn’t… Read more »

Bonk Breaker splashes into hydration with Real Hydration

Press release from ATRA corporate member Bonk Breaker. Thirsty for something Real? Bonk Breaker® introduces solution to quench thirst with two refreshing flavors of Real Hydration made with real fruit. The arrival of Bonk Breaker® Real Hydration means that athletes and active lifestyle participants only need to pack one brand in their gear bags prior… Read more »

Ultimate Direction Releases Signature Series 3.0

Press release from ATRA corporate member Ultimate Direction. Ultimate Direction’s Expanded Collection Includes Anton Krupicka-Inspired Mountain Vest. Boulder, Colorado, March 24, 2016 – Ultimate Direction this week announced the release of its Signature Series 3.0 line of performance hydration vests for outdoor athletes. The extended range of models inspired by four of the best ultra-runners… Read more »

Eating to go the Distance — From 5K to 100 miles

By Naomi Mead This article originally appeared in our Summer 2014 Trail Times Newsletter – Volume 19, Number 68. Whether you’re a novice preparing for your first 5K, or a seasoned marathon runner training for your next step up on the endurance ladder, the way in which you fuel your body before, during and after… Read more »

Hydration season is coming. Are you geared up?

Hello Trail Runners! We’ve got a great offer from ATRA corporate member Salomon Running. “Receive a free Sense Hydro S-Lab set with purchase of any Salomon footwear”. To get the coupon (pictured), email your mailing address to richardbolt at trailrunner dot com. As a bonus I’ll also send you an ATRA bumper sticker – woo… Read more »