http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog Trail Running Gear & Resource Center Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:59:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Marmot Approach Soft Shell is the perfect winter running coat, just warm enough to wear in the cold and really cold, all you need is a good layer underneath and it will work in any temperature range. The Marmot Approach has a longer cut  in the back to keep ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/gear-reviews/marmot-approach-soft-shell-gear-review/ It's time for the roadies to run through New York City in one of the most prestige marathons of all.   In a day of repeating champions, Paula Radcliffe of England has once again won the ING New York City Marathon, dominating in a wire-to-wire victory. Ludmila Petrova and Kara Goucher ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/trail-run-news/new-york-marathon-2/ Notes from the goat There is no exact science to pacing but here are some the tips we have learned. It all started a long time ago when old friend Dan O’Connor paced to my first 100 mile finish, the Wasatch 100. He was motivating, pushed the pace and keep ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/trail-run-news/how-to-pace-your-100-mile-runner/ My Hardrock 100 splits were fast enough the last 35 miles  my wife and kids missed the finish, thanks for the photo !!! Posted by Christian Murdock Scott Mason of Heber City, Utah., runs the final stretch of the race toward the rock. The 101 mile course served up 66,000 ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/trail-run-news/hardrock-100-finish-the-hardest-foot-race-on-earth/ The mighty Vitesse has been around for ever, if you like a shoe with a lot of cushion and protection you must give these a try! We run in the rugged Wasatch Range where you need a big toe box for the long technical downhills. The Vitesse has a ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/gear-reviews/montrail-vitesse/ Yes the closet  finish ever took place last weekend in Virginia at the Massanutten 100, Todd Walker held off Keith Knipiling to finish just ahead of him buy  a couple minutes. This was a true test of will for both runners as they were almost together at the last aid station ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/trail-run-news/massanutten-100-closet-finish-ever/ It turns out that the Thetan aliens who created and put us on earth might have been onto something when they designed our feet. An article in New York Magazine makes some interesting points regarding the relationship between shoes and physiological problems. The basic argument is that you walk and ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/trail-run-news/67/ CamelBak will end up looking like the smartest guys in the room with their non-BPA bottles if the Canadian government tags the Nalgenes as a toxic chemical. Some undercover scientist leaked to the press that the Canadian government is prepared to let the world know that camping and baby bottles ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/trail-run-news/nalgene-and-faux-nalgene-bottles-will-likely-be-added-to-list-of-toxic-substances-in-america-lite/ Thr first ever blog sponorered trail running team is up and running. Scott from Wasatchspeedgoat.com put together 17 runners from all over the country! This gang is a group of seasoned trail runners who dedicate their whole life to the sport, running anywhere from 6 - 100 ultramarathons a year! ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/trail-run-news/wasatch-speed-goat-mountain-racing-team/ Fit: Excellent. The shoe fit me very well (slightly bigger than "normal") and feels very smooth. It has good breathability. The shoe features an ergonomically-designed footbed that looks a bit weird at first but really does not bother your feet. Toughness: Very Good. The bottom of the shoe is very well ... http://www.trailrunoutlet.com/blog/gear-reviews/trail-shoe-review-rucky-chucky-trailrunning-shoe/