Posts Tagged: Sarah Barber

Trail Runner’s Gear Review: Suunto Vertical

The following review of the Suunto Vertical was written by trail runner Sarah Barber who lives and trains in Boise, Idaho. Suunto. Say it with me: “SOON-toe.” If you’re not already familiar with this Finland-based maker of every type of watch imaginable, from dive-specific to multi-sport, it’s time to join the cultishly loyal fan base…. Read more »

Trail Runner’s Shoe Review: VJ Shoes XTRM 2

Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews the XTRM2 from VJ Shoes. The shoes were provided at no charge for the review and VJ Shoes is an ATRA corporate member. Finding my glass slipper I’ve spent the past two decades believing that I’m terrible at running on technical trails, but I was recently struck by epiphany. I’m… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Shoe Review: VJ Shoes Ultra 2

VJ Shoes Ultra 2 as reviewed by trail runner Sarah Barber. Product was provided by American Trail Running Association corporate member VJ Shoes at no cost for the test. A quick scroll of the results from the recent 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (held in Austria) informs us that apart from a handful… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Shoe Review: DYNAFIT Ultra 100

Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews the DYNAFIT Ultra 100 trail running shoes, which were provided at no cost by DYNAFIT, a corporate member of American Trail Running Association. Those who made it past high school physics know that a dyne is a derived unit of force—specifically the amount of force required to accelerate a one-gram… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Shoe Review: inov-8 Roclite G275 V2

inov-8 Roclite G275 V2 reviewed by Sarah Barber. inov-8 is an American Trail Running Association corporate member and provided the footwear to review at no charge. Sometimes you’re the windshield, and sometimes you’re the bug. As much as it’s true in life, the old cliché also applies to trail running: it can beat you up…. Read more »

Trail Runner’s Review: CEP Compression Tights and Socks

Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews CEP Compression: Reflective Tights and No-Show Training Compression Socks. Products for review were provided at no cost. “Lighting!” squealed my friend as we switched on our headlamps and began to jog up a local trail. Is she hallucinating? I thought. It was 5 am, and looking up at the sky,… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Review: Gnarly Nutrition Hydrate

Sarah Barber reviews Gnarly Nutrition Hydrate: Salted Margarita (with extra sodium) having received product at no charge. Sarah is an avid trail runner and writer. She enjoys testing and reviewing products for ATRA. Setting the stage… It’s the middle of July in Arizona. You’re ten miles in with at least six to go. Your technical… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Review: Osmo Power Fuel

Osmo Power Fuel as reviewed by Sarah Barber who received product at no charge. Sarah is an avid trail runner (and recently a snowshoer) based in Boise, ID. Osmo’s Roots Endurance athletes have been fueled and hydrated by Osmo Nutrition for over a decade, but not everyone knows that its creator is renowned exercise physiologist… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Shoe Review: Vimazi Z50 and Z40

This 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 trail… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Review: Gnarly Nutrition

This review was written by Sarah Barber, a lifetime resident of Boise, Idaho, who 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 trail… 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 »

Amber Tookey: Embracing Grit and Determination

This article was written by Sarah Barber for the spring 2023 issue of ATRA’s quarterly newsletter. A lifetime resident of Boise, Idaho, Barber has been a Life Flight Paramedic for seventeen years, and currently works in dual capacity as a clinician and a Quality Manager. When she’s not flying in helicopters or collecting data for… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Shoe Review – Saucony Peregrine 13

Trail running shoe review 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 trail running with… Read more »

Trail Runner’s Shoe Review – inov-8 Trailfly G270 V2

Trail running shoe review 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 trail running with… Read more »