The Altra Experience Wild 2 is the latest iteration of Altra’s popular trail running shoe, designed to bridge the gap between traditional running shoes and Altra’s signature zero-drop models. With a 4mm heel-to-toe drop, a roomy foot-shaped toe box, and a blend of comfort, protection, and versatility, the Experience Wild 2 aims to appeal to…
Month: June 2025
Why KUHL Renegade Shorts Are the Only Adventure Shorts You’ll Ever Need
The KUHL Renegade Shorts are widely recognized as a benchmark for durable, versatile hiking and everyday shorts. We reviewed the original Renegade Shorts over three years ago and it remained our favorite travel and adventure shorts. Design & Materials Fit & Sizing Pockets & Storage Performance & Durability Final Observations The KUHL Renegade Shorts are…
Cross Training With GORUCK For Runners
Cross training should make runners feel stronger and lighter. The most important feature of any cross training for runners is lower impact – your ankles, knees, and hips won’t experience the impact of running. We wrote about the benefits of cross training for runners in our recent post. Briefly: Benefit How Cross-Training Helps Injury Prevention Reduces…
Your Sky, Your Color with the Veeniix V11Air
The new Veeniix V11Air is a new and exciting professional drone that has identical technical specifications as the Ruko F11PRO 2 which we tested last year. The key differences are in the design and software. The F11PRO 2 is our favorite consumer drone and the V11Air is an updated version with a better design and…
Benefits of Cross Training for Runners
What are the benefits of cross-training for runners? Cross training offers a wide range of advantages for runners, whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned marathoner, or recovering from injury. Here are the key benefits, supported by expert sources and scientific studies: Injury Prevention Improved Overall Fitness Rehabilitation and Recovery Mental Refresh and Motivation Enhanced Performance…
Rucking: The Ultimate Strength-Building Routine You Can Start Today
Walk your way to strength, stamina, and better bone health with just a backpack. Welcome to the world of rucking – a simple but powerful exercise where you walk with a weighted backpack or rucksack. It’s a low-impact, joint-friendly workout that helps build muscle, improve balance, boost cardiovascular fitness, and increase bone density. And the…
Building the Perfect Running Kit with GOREWEAR
Today, I’m lacing up in a trio of GOREWEAR essentials: the Everyday Thermo 1/4 Zip, the Concurve 5″ 2-in-1 Shorts, and the Contest 2.0 Tee. Here’s how these pieces come together to create the ultimate running kit for every condition – I went for a run at the hilly and popular cross country trail nearby….