Gear and training for the athlete who lives outside.

As a writer—and more importantly, as a proud clydesdale endurance athlete who has spent years toeing start lines, nursing sore legs, and chasing marginal gains—I used to think creatine had no place in endurance sports. Like many runners and cyclists, I mentally filed creatine under the “bro supplements” from high school and collegiate lore: useful…

When Garmin dropped the latest generation of Fenix, Epix, and Tactix, it felt a lot like déjà vu…same company, same family of watches, but three very different personalities. On paper they all share the same basic design and engine: multi‑band GPS, topo maps, training metrics, health tracking, a flashlight, and enough sports profiles to cover…

This is a topic that I feel is largely ignored. A lot of training content out there comes with an implicit presumption of ideal conditions. We all like to assume we all have optimal training conditions, all the time, but the reality is us adventurers often find ourselves in the most extreme environments this world…

If you’ve ever wondered whether a trail marathon is harder than a road marathon, or which one better prepares you for ultra distances, you’re not alone. While both cover 26.2 miles, the experience is totally different. From terrain to training, recovery to race-day vibes, each offers its own set of challenges—and rewards. In this post,…

If you’ve been eyeing the thrill of crawling under barbed wire, sprinting up dirt trails, and flinging yourself over walls like a post-apocalyptic action hero, welcome to the world of Spartan Races and Tough Mudders. These aren’t your average 5Ks. They’re part boot camp, part wild adventure, and all heart. Whether you’re a seasoned military…