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Trail Running

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She Has No Coach, No Training Plan, and Seemingly No Limits

Sep 23, 2024.

By Steve Friedman

Apr 29, 2025

Trail Running Tips

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Up for a Challenge? Here Are the Toughest Races in the World

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The 12 Best Lights for Running in the Dark

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The 5 Best Hiking Shoes for 2024

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The 8 Best Headlamps for Runners

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Running Shoe Labor Day Sale 2024

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Trail Running Gear

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The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2025

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The Best Trail Running Gear

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The Best Water Bottles for Runners

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Running Backpacks for Hauling All Your Stuff

Health & Injuries

Apr 29, 2025

Running Gear

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High-Waisted Bottoms Are Hot Right Now. But Should You Be Running in Them?

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The 9 Best Running Shoes for Beginners in 2025

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The Best Basic Running Watches for Minimalists

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Shop lululemon’s “We Made Too Much” Spring Gear

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How to Layer For Cold Starts

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Apr 29, 2025

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Fuel With What You Want to Eat

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A Guide to Trail Running for Beginners

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Trail Running Tips for Beginners and Experts

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How to Make Running With a Water Bottle Easier

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By Micki Wagner

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How to Run With Poles

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From Runner's World for Merrell

How a Champion Preps for a Day of Trail Running

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How to Plan a Hut-to-Hut Running Adventure

By Morgan Tilton

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The 30 Best Gifts for Hikers in 2022

By Mike Richard

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Winter Trail Running Safety Tips

By Morgan Tilton

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10 Best Hiking Pants for Comfort on Every Trail

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The Best Hiking Apps for Trail Runners

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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How Your Body Handles Trail Versus Road Running

By Ashley Mateo

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What is Fastpacking?

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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How to Actually Prep for a Trail Race

By Ashley Mateo

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Power Hiking While Trail Running Is Totally Okay

By Ashley Mateo

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A Quick Guide to Surviving Animal Encounters

By Andrew Dawson

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How Runners Can Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

By Paige Triola

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Expert Advice for Trail Running Newbies

By Ashley Mateo

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5 Reasons to Run Trails

by Lisa Jhung and Mar 20, 2025