Altra continues to refine their trail lineup this season with an update to their medium cushioned and constant crowd favorite, the Lone Peak. We got a chance to not only look at the new 4.0 version, but also the new RSM version which stands for Rain, Snow, and Mud. Altra does also make this in a full hiking model with a higher ankle, but not something to really run in. ...
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There is something about testing waterproof running shoes that I just love. I think it's that whole will it actually keep my foot drive as I dunk it in water and take it out in the harshest conditions mentality. Pushing the shoes beyond its limits to see if I can if it will really live up to its hype is what I live for. There is also part of me ...
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Lately, the morning runs have gotten a little tougher. As Fall rolls into the Pacific Northwest, mornings come in a little colder and wetter and every time you stomp through a puddle or feel the rain penetrate into your socks, you may find yourself shaking her head. Thankfully, most major shoe manufacturers offer weatherized versions of their most popular to help keep your feet dry and comfortable. In today's installment, ...
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I’m definitely one of those folks thad is a fan of taking my phone with me on a run or a ride. It’s not always about listening to music all the time or taking photos along the way, but if anything its about safety. I view it as a just another pound or so of weight and it’s just good to have in case something comes up. The problem I ...
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When it comes to trail running, a few key brands come to mind and Salomon really embodies the entire outdoors even outside of running. In today's review, we take a look at one of their top performance pieces, the S-LAB Hybrid running jacket which turned out to be one of the most well-thought-out and probably one of the coolest jackets we've tried. It is made for performance and definitely targets the upper ...
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In this review, we turn our attention to one of the long-standing leaders in running, Brooks. In our effort to continually run in our ever challenging Pacific Northwest weather, we are reviewing the new Brooks Ghost 8 GTX. The goal, as it is with any all weather shoe, is to let you run as you would normally, but to keep the weather out. And when someone makes a claim that, then we ...
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Well, it is that time of the year again. The weather has turned and the rain has arrived, and if you're like me, then you're looking for shoes to keep the water out and let you run more often. Thankfully, the folks at Altra have released the latest version of their Lone Peak model made especially for this time of year, it's the NeoShell. We got a chance to put ...
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Brooks is definitely one of the biggest names in the running market and we heaped praise on some of their spring and summer apparel offerings last year, but the Fall and Winter months call for a little more warmth and a little more visibility. To counter this, Brooks has released the LSD Thermal Vest which is designed to bridge that time between cold and deep freeze. The LSD Thermal Vest is ...
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