The following review was written by Sarah Barber and features Nathan’s Hypernight Stealth Jacket. Gear was provided at no cost for the review and gear test. The winter solstice rapidly approaches, and with the cooler weather comes fewer hours of sunlight leading to longer nights. Indeed, “hypernight” seems like a good way to describe it… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Clothing
Trail Runner’s Gear Review: Salomon Sense Flow Vest
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber who tested the Salomon Sense Flow Vest. Product was provided for the review by ATRA corporate member Salomon at no charge. I dislike winter. Well, wait—winter in Baja might be okay, but even just thinking about winter in the northern latitudes gives me goosebumps. However,… Read more »
Trail Runner’s Review: Stance Performance Wool Hiking Socks
Sarah Barber reviews Stance performance wool hiking socks and was provided the socks at no cost for the review. Remember the early generations of hiking socks that were thick gray wool, maybe with a red stripe around the top? They’re what my parents wore when they hiked through the Colorado Rockies in the 1970s. My… Read more »
Trail Runner’s Review: Jogology Socks
Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews Jogology socks in this installment of gear reviews. Barber enjoys the trails near her home in Boise, Idaho, and also travels to compete in races near and far like the 2023 US Snowshoe Nationals. Socks. The only more unsung hero in running than regular socks are ankle socks. They’re completely… Read more »
Leslie Jordan Named Official Morning Run Apparel Sponsor for 2024 Conference
ATRA switchback member and event standards partner Leslie Jordan announced that it was selected as the Official Morning Run Apparel Sponsor for the 2024 Running USA Industry Conference, set for January 31-February 2, in Orlando, preceding the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Leslie Jordan, President of Leslie Jordan, Inc. (LJI), says, “We are excited for the… Read more »
Trail Runner’s Review: CEP Compression — Infrared Compression Socks
This review of CEP Compression sleeves was written by Sarah Barber. A lifetime resident of Boise, Idaho, Barber has been a Life Flight Paramedic for seventeen years and currently works in a dual capacity as a clinician and a Quality Manager. CEP provided the gear for testing at no charge. Gone are the days of… Read more »
Our 25th Anniversary Challenge T-shirts Are Now Available
Get Your Challenge T-shirts! With a $55 registration for the American Trail Running Association’s 25th Anniversary Challenge, you receive a quality T-shirt with a unique design and list of all our “Trail Teasers”. Not registered? Sign-up on FitRankings.com to join the challenge! If you’re already registered for our challenge and now want to buy the… Read more »
Welcome RaidLight presenting partner of our new View from the Pack articles
We’re proud to announce RaidLight as the presenting partner of our newly launched View from the Pack series of articles. Starting in May, we’ll publish stories that recognize and celebrate trail race volunteers and trail runners who have dedicated themselves as everyday athletes to grow trail running in their community. These View from the Pack… Read more »
Tips for women on the trails: Introducing Amy Rusiecki
Trail running tips for women is a series of articles supported by ATRA Steep & Rocky member, inov-8. In this installment our Outreach and Partnership Specialist, Peter Maksimow, spoke with inov-8 ambassador Amy Rusiecki. If you have questions for a future installment in this series please email them to Peter ([email protected]). Amy has been around… Read more »
We’re proud to introduce CEP Compression as a partner in our Trail Ambassador program
We’re proud to introduce CEP Compression is a new partner in our Trail Ambassador program presented by CamelBak. CEP Compression joins CamelBak, adidas Outdoor, LEKI USA, Health I.Q., and OrthoLite as a partner in this second-year program, which honors outstanding individuals in the trail running community. Each month an ambassador will be chosen form a pool… Read more »
Leslie Jordan Named an Official Apparel Provider of Running USA
Press release from ATRA corporate member Leslie Jordan, Inc.. ATRA is a founding member organization of Running USA. Leslie Jordan, Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of its previous sponsorship to be an “Official Apparel Provider” of Running USA. Owner and President Leslie Jordan has been an integral part of the Running USA organization… Read more »