La Sportiva – Innovation with Passion La Sportiva Mutant First Look and Style Out of the box the La Sportiva Mutant Trail running shoe gave me several immediate reactions. My first thought was, ‘wow those are big’ but...
It’s been a long spring up in the mountains, and the Mountain Hardwear Mighty Activa Capri pants have been perfect for cooler weather hikes, trail runs and indoor rainy-day training. I have been able...
La Sportiva Bushido Background: I am a creature of habit. I was convinced I was using the best trail running shoe on the market and went through three pairs of my favorite trail running...
Initial Thoughts Adidas is a company that’s obviously been around for a very long time. In Spring 2015 Adidas released the Adidas Terrex Boost for both men and women. Adidas’ mission is clear:...
April showers brings May flowers is how the saying goes. Out here in Colorado, we have seen those showers spill into almost every day in the month of May. While many have resorted to...
We all love synthetic tech tees, right? They are superior to cotton, they wick moisture, they are cheaper then wool and they are comfortable. Despite all of these benefits, synthetic tech tees make you...
Prior to 2013, I had heard of La Sportiva but had never tried any of their gear. Last year, I ended up with the Bushido trail running shoe and was blown away. When I...
Price: $130 Weight: 10.4 oz. men’s, 8.6 oz. women’s (half pair) Heel to Toe Drop: 6mm Best for: Trail running and day hikes If you’re in the market for a new trail running shoe...
Now that the sun is starting to shine through the clouds again, I’ve come to realize just how important a quality pair of sunglasses can be! Colorado has had some major weather changes this...
If you are a runner, you’ve seen them out there. I suppose the first time for me was more of a comical, surprising, what the heck was that? It was 2010 or 2011, and...
A running sock roundup? You may ask, what’s the point? Do a search for shoe reviews, and you will literally find thousands of people chatting, blogging, reviewing, testing, and opinionating about all things EVA foam,...
Initial Impressions Many elite athletes toe the line in running skirts, including Rory Bosio, back to back winner of UTMB. She won last years’ race in TNF Eat My Dust Skirt. This season, the...
Initial Impressions Patagonia’s new Women’s Strider Pro Short 3″ is ready for the long haul thanks to storage, breathability, and extreme comfort. On my first wear of the Women’s Strider Pro Short, I took...
Train hard before you get into the outdoors to improve your performance when you do get there: that is the focus of The North Face Mountain Athletics line-up. This spring, I have had the...
I was finally able to take the Pearl Izumi Infinity Run Skirt out thanks to the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been having here in Colorado. I’ve been a traditionalist for a long time...
ASICS GEL-FujiRunnegade Initial Thoughts Godzilla shoes? That was the first thing that I thought of when I saw these aggressive trail runners. WOW! Look at those deep lugs…..are these soccer cleats, football cleats…come on,...
Light & Motion VIS 360 Run Headlamp Training for a spring marathon in the Mid-West is the perfect scenario for testing this rugged and BRIGHT headlamp. The sun is barely up by 6:30 a.m....
Since it’s headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, I have a soft spot for Pearl Izumi gear. Until I received the Pearl Izumi Fly Jacket, I had only owned their cycling gear. I’ve had good experiences...
