ROLL Recovery R8 Plus Review – Built by Athletes for Athletes Katie Prendergast First, some background. I’m a strength coach, and I spend a lot of time lifting, hiking, snowboarding, climbing, and biking. To say I’m tough on my body might be an understatement. As any smart coach will tell you, you don’t actually get stronger in the gym
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Altra Lone Peak 6 – The Latest Top Choice Trail Running Shoe Andrew Piotrowski Overview: The Lone Peak series is the classic trail running shoe from Altra. It has long been a top choice for Trail and Ultra runners. The Altra Lone Peak 6 is the latest variation to come out and features some small but important changes. However,
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Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket – So Versatile and Comfortable Mattis Sessel First thing I noticed about the Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket was how soft the merino wool poly blend felt and how the merino blend added excellent warmth. The jacket felt more like a cozy base layer designed to function as a jacket. The Surveyor’s Jacket is specifically for cycling, yet it
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KUIU Pursuit Tech Pant – Great for Cold Weather Activities Luke Cunningham I’ve been a fan of KUIU and joggers for years now. When I was asked if I wanted to test out the new KUIU Pursuit Tech Pant the answer was obvious. Before I get into the overall performance of the pant I want to quickly touch on
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Adidas Five Ten NIAD Shoe NIAD Shoe – Full Day Comfort for Climbing Andrew Piotrowski It might just be me, but I see more and more crossover between the climbing and ultra/trail running worlds. I personally love to see this but unfortunately, my feet typically don’t. Climbing shoes are usually the last thing my swollen, black-toed, and sore runner’s feet
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Engearment’s Jace Jackson Bags All 58 of Colorado’s 14ers Kate Agathon Summiting his first 14,000 foot peak (Mt. Bierstadt) at 9 years old, Engearment writer Jace Jackson spent two decades methodically ticking off one fourteener after another. Being a “14er Finisher” in Colorado is no small feat- ranging from Class 1 to Class 5, there are 58 peaks over
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