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 »
Press release from the World Mountain Running Association on site in Innsbruck, Austria at the 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Canfranc Pirineos in the Spanish Pyrenees will succeed the Alps as the next venue to host the WMTRC in September 2025. The World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, which just finished at Innsbruck-Stubai,… Read more »
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 »
Press release from the World Mountain Running Association. Monaco, 26th May 2023 – The third edition of the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) will take place in Canfranc-Pirineos, Spain, between 25-28 September 2025. The event includes five races, as well as a leisure and cultural festival, which will last all summer, to promote… Read more »
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 »
This article was written by Mike Duggan, a trail runner, father and current President of the Trail Running Association of Queensland, Australia. In 2022, Duggan launched Trail Running 2032, a grassroots, community-driven campaign to see trail running as a sport contested at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games. What was it that people reached… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) partner Collegiate Running Association (CRA). Southeast Ohio Trail Runners (SEOTR) is an ATRA member. Athens, Ohio – The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) and the Southeastern Ohio Trail Runners (SEOTR) successfully hosted the highly anticipated Collegiate Trail Running National Championship at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio with… Read more »
Richmond, VA – The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) and JAMBAR are excited to announce their partnership, with JAMBAR becoming the official energy bar of the association. JAMBAR is an organic energy bar crafted with high-quality protein and fiber, and naturally sweetened for a healthier alternative to traditional energy bars. Jennifer Maxwell, the founder and CEO… Read more »
Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews the adidas TERREX Soulstride Flow. Product was provided at no cost for the test and review. Quick: what’s the first brand that comes to mind when someone says, “trail shoes?” No one said “adidas,” did they? Despite being one of the more dominant forces in the shoe business since its… Read more »
At today’s – Saturday, May 6 – USATF Marathon Trail Running Championships hosted by Breakneck Point in Beacon, NY, Brittany Charboneau, 34, Denver, CO, and Garrett Corcoran, 27, Salt Lake City, UT, battled a stellar field to win top honors in the race. Not only did the pair win championship titles, they earned spots on… Read more »
Greek-American ultramarathoning legend Constantine “Dean” Karnazes (a long-time ATRA member) has been appointed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism as the Ambassador of Greek Tourism for the promotion of sports tourism, physical wellness and the Greek Mediterranean diet. This announcement has been provided by ActiveMedia Group in Athens, Greece. The Title The title is awarded… Read more »
Eight athletes have been named to the 2023 USATF U18 Mountain Running Team slated to compete in the 16th edition of the International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Annecy, France on Saturday, May 27.The race will be held at Semnoz Ski Resort, approximately 30 minutes from Annecy. The 4.6-km route includes a short amount of… Read more »
This article was written by Andy Wacker, founder of The Trail Team and social media manager for the American Trail Running Association. The group It all started with a group of trail runners, a prank, and a Strava segment. Will “The Jog Father” Jensen lives near Central Park in Denver, Colorado. For the last few… Read more »
Twelve of our nation’s top off-road runners have been named to the 2023 USATF Long Trail Running Team and are scheduled to compete at the 2nd World Mountain & Trail Running Championships June 9 in Innsbruck, Austria. Hailing from seven U.S. states, these talented athletes will travel to Austria with six USA Track & Field… Read more »
This review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber who was provided a GiBoard by ATRA member Elliptigo at no charge to test and provide feedback. Defining Balance “balance [ ba len(t)s ] noun: physical equilibrium; stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of the vertical axis; mental and emotional steadiness…” If… Read more »
It was perfect weather for the 281 runners who toed the line at the 14th edition of the Lake Sonoma 50 miler in Healdsburg, California today, Saturday, April 8. Temperatures were in the 40s under overcast skies at the 6:30 am start, a welcome respite from the rain-soaked day runners in the inaugural Trail Sisters… Read more »
Choosing to read Des Linden’s Memoir Choosing to Run We’ve all read self-centered sports memoirs. Athletes who struggle writing (even with help from their editors), hastily craft stories that read like Wikipedia summaries of their superhuman medal-winning moments. Often the “book’s” purpose is to earn a few extra bucks for the athletes and their sponsors… Read more »
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 »
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 »
This wild and wacky event on Pikes Peak is not for the weak or weary. WTF Marathon No, it’s not what you are thinking, but now that I have your attention, let me tell you about the brainchild of Manitou Springs, CO-based Brandon Stapanowich, who is also known for such exploits as PU: The Stank… Read more »
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