I think we all have (at least) one of these people in our family. The person who, when asked what they want, inevitably replies “oh, I dunno. I don’t really need anything.” So even though it’s only 10 more days to Christmas…you might not have figured out what to get that person yet. With that […]
Gear
How I buy quality athletic wear without spending a fortune
If you’ve been running, working out, hiking, biking, climbing, paddleboarding, etc…for any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly learned that the quality of your gear is important. And you undoubtedly also know that quality athletic wear is expensive. But don’t resign yourself to a ruined budget just yet – you can find even the most popular […]
5 Tips for shopping an REI garage sale
If you do anything outdoorsy, you’ve probably heard of REI’s garage sales: everything that’s been returned to the store gets marked down and resold as-is. You can find anything from never-used backpacks to hiking boots someone wore all summer, then abused REI’s return policy with their worn out shoes. Do you really need any more […]
High support sports bras for small band sizes
As you and I know, but most bra manufacturers apparently don’t, wearing a small band size does not automatically mean you also wear an A cup. Any time I click through an article promising “best running bras for D+ cups”, I’m lucky to find even one that starts smaller than a 34 band. If you’re familiar […]
Running Bottoms with Pockets: Gear for Adventure
What have I got in my pocketses? If I’m on a longer run: my phone, my student ID, maybe my keys, sometimes a water bottle, space to stash gloves and ear warmers if I get too warm. I know there are a variety of belt-like contraptions made for stashing stuff while running, but I much […]