Mairdi M100 Bone Conduction Headphones

The Mairdi M100 are great for running, but how do they stack up to the Open Run Mini?

If you’re a runner looking for bone conduction headphones that have good sound quality, a solid build, and are budget friendly, the Mairdi M100 could be perfect for you. Enjoy 20% off. Use Code"SAGE20"https://www.mairdi.shop/products/m100 https://youtu.be/nMvUePSLvG4 I’ve been using them over the last few months on all my trail and road runs, testing the audio quality, … Continue reading The Mairdi M100 are great for running, but how do they stack up to the Open Run Mini?

Plans for running my first 50k ultra trail run

Plans for running my first ultra… so many questions

Here are some of my thoughts and concerns regarding my first attempt at a 50k trail run. If you’re an ultra-runner I would love to hear your feedback and suggestions. https://youtu.be/kRv7YAV8Kio My Plan: After separating my shoulder last year, I have once again started training. Every week I have been slowly increasing my miles and … Continue reading Plans for running my first ultra… so many questions

Hoka Torrent 3 Trail Running Shoe

Hoka Torrent 3 – I wanted to like these trail running shoes, but they have not worked out for me

With every new version of a shoe you can expect some changes, and as someone who loved the original Torrents, I was excited to try out Hoka’s latest release of the Torrent 3. So far I’ve logged over 50 miles on them, testing them in different situations and conditions, and sadly I have been less … Continue reading Hoka Torrent 3 – I wanted to like these trail running shoes, but they have not worked out for me

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 – This marathon racing shoe blew me away!

The ride is unlike anything I’ve tried before! If you're looking for a fast long run shoe that also works well for speed days and training, I would put the Endorphin Speed 3 at the top of your list. https://youtu.be/wb3jrLUqI58 From the moment that I tried these on I felt the difference and all I … Continue reading Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 – This marathon racing shoe blew me away!

Salomon Advanced Skin 12

Better than you think, but worse than I thought. Salomon Advanced Skin 12 for Trail Running

The Salomon Advanced Skin 12 is a good hydration pack that will work well for most runners unless you're planning to use it with a bladder. Trail running is my passion and I needed a hydration vest that could accommodate a bladder since most of my runs are self-supported. I’ve heard a lot of great … Continue reading Better than you think, but worse than I thought. Salomon Advanced Skin 12 for Trail Running

Trail Running Tips

4 Tips to help you get better at trail running

If you struggle on trail in technical sections here are 4 tips to help you advance your trail running skills. https://youtu.be/5knlg5vAdCs Last year I did a video on “3 Steps to improve your technical trail running” (see below). In this video I tried to take it one step further by taking a deeper look at … Continue reading 4 Tips to help you get better at trail running

A runner’s first race: Inside the mind of a first-timer

A runner’s first race: Inside the mind of a first-timer

The Trail Fest 10k proved to be both challenging and rewarding. This is an in depth look into the mindset of a runner entering a race for the first time. The running community was great and incredibly supportive.  I can’t wait to do it again!   I wanted to chronicle my thoughts before and after the … Continue reading A runner’s first race: Inside the mind of a first-timer

Add some freerunning to spice up your local trail runs – Part 1

Add some freerunning to spice up your local trail runs – Part 1

Bored with your local trail? Look for trailside features to incorporate into your run. I have recently been watching some Freerunner / Parkour videos online and got inspired. I wanted to try and implement some of what I saw, and liked, to my local trail run in Gladwyne. And while I am far from calling … Continue reading Add some freerunning to spice up your local trail runs – Part 1

Get a grip and hold it with the 9.5” SmallRig Clamp

Get a grip and hold it with the 9.5” SmallRig Clamp

This is a great tool for situations where you have a round or flat surface you can clamp down on to get a steady shot. I use it on my trail runs, as well as my mountain bike, to get those shots were gorilla pods and tripods struggle. It is 9.5 inches fully extended and … Continue reading Get a grip and hold it with the 9.5” SmallRig Clamp

Appalachian Trail Run: Bear Rocks & Knife’s Edge

Bear Rocks & Knife’s Edge: Appalachian Trail Run

This section of the Appalachian Trail in PA is filled with technical terrain, rock scrambles and breathtaking overlooks. If you're a trail runner looking for a challenge this is your spot. In this video we focused on the 5 mile section of the A.T. between Bake Oven Rd in Germansville PA, and W Penn Pike … Continue reading Bear Rocks & Knife’s Edge: Appalachian Trail Run