There are many different types of foam rollers and massage tools out on the market today. We have narrowed it down to the one's that work the best and will hold up well over time. 

The trail and atmospheric conditions this year at Manitou's Revenge were challenging to say the least, with hot, humid air, and slick rocks giving us runners an even greater challenge than usual. Instead of a race report this time, I decided to try a gear report. I figure if those conditions were not tough enough to test some gear, I don’t know what would be.

I tend to be pretty picky about my running shorts, more so than most of my other gear.  I run in shorts down to about 25 degrees outside, so I spend a good bit of the year in shorts. I don't like my shorts too long or too short; I like a certain cut.

The Fastpack 20 is a day hiking pack that is inspired by Ultimate Directions Signature Series of running vests.

Looking for a reliable all around trail running shoe? Check out MPF RNR Athlete Iain Ridgway's shoe review on the Scott T2 Kinabalu 3.0's!

I was looking for a medium range glove that would keep my hands warm enough in the five minute jog to the gym during the coldest months, and also warm enough during my first few Spring races when the snow was still falling, but the temperatures were not in the single digits.

In 2011 we are tried out the MSR Lightning Axis Snowshoes and we still use them today. From breaking trail in 2+ feet of snow, to cruising around on hard packed trails, and climbing up and over mountain tops, the MSR’s design is a step above the rest.

Wahoo Fitness is a company that focuses on using the devices you already own, such as your iPhone or Android Device, to track and record all of your training data. With the powerful phones we have today, the Wahoo Fitness App is able to record your GPS track, distance, heart rate, elevation profile, wattage, cadence and much more.

By Ben Nephew
While I’m not the only one who struggles to select which pair of shoes for a race, I may be particularly challenged due to the vast number of inov-8 models I have to select from.  Even after over 15 years of trail racing, I still find it difficult to decide on shoes for some races. 

By MPF Athlete, Zsuzsanna Carlson
I Love the poles especially when I’m going uphill, the poles allow my upper body and core to take part in the movement. I find they also help me focus on proper hiking form, making my hiking more energy efficient

By Joe Azze
Great day out on the trails today! I got chance to demo some great Niner bikes! Thanks Tom from Niner & Tahir from Campmor for setting things up!

There are three types of trail runners, or so I thought, (1) hydration vests, (2) water bottles, (3) hydration belts, that was until  I tried the Nathan Elite 2V Plus.

Looking for a reliable all around trail running shoe? Check out MPF RNR Athlete Iain Ridgway's shoe review on the Scott T2 Kinabalu 3.0's!

By MPF Athlete, Len Huffman
I am what companies call brand loyal. When I find a product that I like and it works for me I tend to stick with it. I am like this with my running shoes. I started my running days in Pearl Izumi's. I loved them. I had 4 or 5 pairs, same model (shines). I ran my best marathon in Synco Fuels. Unfortunately Pearl Izumi stopped making the ones I liked and the models they replaced them with just didn’t feel the same.

By Ben Nephew
While I’m not the only one who struggles to select which pair of shoes for a race, I may be particularly challenged due to the vast number of inov-8 models I have to select from.  Even after over 15 years of trail racing, I still find it difficult to decide on shoes for some races. 

By MPF Athlete Jules Moore
When I bought the Salomon S-Lab XT-6 at Campmor, I was looking for a shoe that was built with solid foot protection while providing some support.  I’ve never used a Salomon product and I was intrigued to give these shoes a spin.  The XT-6 exceeded my expectations in protection, comfort and overall performance.  

By MPF Athlete Phil Germakian
This is the latest trail shoe from Pearl Izumi’s Project E:Motion Line.  The first of this line, the (N1), was released last year, and worn by Timothy Olsen during his two consecutive wins at the Westerns States 100.  The N2 is a slightly beefed up version of the N1,

By MPF Athlete Harry Hamilton
What I am looking for in a good trail running shoe is one that I can run over 12 hours in, is comfortable, has enough support in the mid foot, and has some cushion in the heel.  I also prefer a wide toe box and protection on top of the toe box for when I inevitably stub a toe.  For those of you who have had the displeasure of seeing my feet after a 24 hour or 100 mile race you know that this is not a “nice to have.”   This is a necessity for me.  

I’ve always preferred a lighter trail shoe that allows me to feel and react to the ground. I feel more nimble in a lighter shoe, which until recently was difficult to find in a trail shoe. The X-Talon's 190's are the lightest trail shoe offered by Inov-8 designed to have minimal amounts of cushioning so they were the perfect pair for me to try! They were comfortable from the moment I tried them on and walked around my apartment.

I have been a fan of Inov-8 for a few years now. They have delivered countless miles of reliability to my feet in many different conditions & distances. When I had the opportunity to get another pair, I chose the Inov-8 Mudroc 290's.

The Saucony ProGrid Peregrine is a terrific trail shoe. It’s lightweight and flexible design, makes it a good choice for runners who are interested in transitioning into a more minimalist trail shoe.

Its been sometime since I have been on the trails running and to be doing so again has given me a certain energy that running trails can only bring.