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When Will There be a Trail Version of the Nike Vaporfly?
2019 was the first full year the Nike Vaporfly became widely available to the public. The year of the Vaporfly. The proliferation of new records and fast times set by runners wearing Vaporflys make it clear that the Vaporfly helps … Continue reading
2019 Ridge Run Recap and Race Fueling Details
2019 brought much more typical conditions compared to last year’s challenges of being the hottest day of the year combined with smoke. The 2019 Ridge Run greeted runners with mild temperatures, clear skies and calm winds. The day before the … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo Review
This spring and summer I have been running in the Nike Pegasus Turbo. Available for a couple years already, that makes me a bit late to the party. So what inspired me buy a pair and give them a try? … Continue reading
Hoka Napali Review – Similar to Original Hoka Clifton
If you are a fan of the Original Hoka Clifton, you may want to check out the Hoka Napali. It became available in early 2018 and is very similar to the original Clifton. Check out this review on Ginger Runner: … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment, Shoe Reviews
Tagged Clifton, Hoka, Hoka Clifton, Hoka Napali, Hoka One One, Napali
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My All-Time Favorite Trail Running Shoe: the Original Hoka Clifton (Circa 2014)
My personal favorite trail running shoe of all-time is the Original Hoka One One Clifton (Circa 2014). Over my lifetime, I’ve used a lot of different types, brands and styles of shoes. Some were excellent trail running shoes and were … Continue reading
Skechers GOTrail Review (2016 Version)
Most recently, I have been running in the Skechers GOTrail. It is the version that came out in early 2016. Pure speculation, but it appears Skechers will not be offering it in 2017. (Note: There is a rumor of a … Continue reading
A Winter Workout for Summer Success Trail Running
Since winter typically drapes the mountains in Montana in snow, finding snow-free trails with sustained elevation gain is a challenge from December through April. A couple winter alternatives to running mountain trails are back country skiing and uphill walking on … Continue reading
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Tagged Incline Treadmill, Ski Mountaineering, SkiMo, Uphill Walking, Weight Vest, Winter Workout
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