Trail Running
There is nothing like skipping through the woods on a sinewy piece of singletrack, powered by your own body. Trail running's beauty lies in its simplicity, although there are a few pieces of gear that make it infinitely more enjoyable. Here are a few of my favorites, nothing fancy, just practical and — in most cases — pretty, too.
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Betsy Welch
Betsy Welch
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Betsy is a journalist and mountain athlete. She lives in Carbondale, Colorado where she explores singletrack, gravel roads, and the natural world by foot and bike. After five years as a cycling journalist for Outside Inc., she has a wealth of knowledge about the best places in the world to ride (as well as eat, drink, and explore off the bike). She has guided for Wilderness Voyageurs, the Cyclist's Menu, and Aspen Cycling Tours and speaks Spanish fluently. Betsy is an avid — as well as responsible and thoughtful — traveler; however, she's also a sucker for an ill-advised adventure.
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Bobo's
PB&J Oat Snacks
Spring Energy
Gel Sampler Pack
LMNT
Variety pack
Salomon
Adventure Skin 12
Gu Energy
Gu Energy Chew Lemonade 1 oz Single Serving
Patagonia
Houdini Jacket - Women's
Outdoor Research
Echo Hoodie - Women's
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Echo Hoodie - Men's
Patagonia
Houdini Jacket - Men's
Black Diamond
Distance 15 Backpack
Black Diamond
Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
Black Diamond
Distance Short - Women's
La Sportiva
Prodigio Running Shoes - Men's
La Sportiva
Prodigio Running Shoes - Women's
Skida
Original Brim Hat
Salomon
Pulse Running Belt
Patagonia
Patagonia Short-Sleeved Capilene Cool Trail Cropped Shirt - Women's Black L
Katadyn
Katadyn Befree Microfilter Water Filtration System Blue 1 L
