For the most part, trail running doesn't require much overhead. The sport's simplicity is a huge part of the allure. Just pull on your shorts, lace up your shoes, glug some water, and go. Throw in a ...

Watch any European trail race or ultramarathon and odds are you’ll find runners huffing and puffing up insanely steep climbs or tip-toeing atop razor-thin mountain ridges with poles in their hands.

Recently, I ran a half marathon in the mountains of Vermont and had a chance to check out a product with which I was previously unfamiliar — trekking poles. More known on the European racing scene, ...

Hiking poles aren’t just for older folks with cranky joints. A good pair of hiking poles is essential gear for the trail—just like hiking boots, hiking socks, hiking pants, and hiking packs. Not only ...

Trekking poles, hiking poles, walking sticks. Whatever you call them, these thin metal shafts can make a world of difference while you’re hiking or walking. And no, using the best trekking poles isn’t ...

Walking or trekking poles are becoming an increasingly common sight in long-distance running events. Light, durable and ...

Running with poles is a great way to make you a more efficient runner. It spreads the load among different muscles and joints so you can push faster and for longer. But it is not as easy as buying ...

When Tim Tollefson showed up at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc — widely considered the Super Bowl of ultra running — for the first time in August 2015, he felt out of place. Not because he was an American ...

If you love nature, including being surrounded by trees, smelling the forest, and listening to the sounds of birds, trail running may be the gift that keeps on giving. You don’t even have to live in ...

Recently, I ran a half marathon in the mountains of Vermont and had a chance to check out a product with which I was previously unfamiliar — trekking poles. More known on the European racing scene, ...