It's not easy to make a living as a professional mountain runner, but the globe-trotting Coloradan is doing it on his own terms. We sent our writer on a weeklong bus trip with Gates (and a bunch of sweaty strangers) to find out more.
An ideal shoe for high-altitude adventure runs
Things didn’t go as planned for the reigning Western States champ at The North Face Endurance Challenge, but she fought through it. (And drank a lot of Coke.)
For clean water when you're on the run
Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
After switching from marathons to ultras six years ago, Boulet continues to blow away the competition
An already excellent shoe gets an upgrade
The Emerald City is surrounded by mountains and has access to the ocean, but some of its biggest outdoor draws can be reached by public transportation
Everyone can find a pair that fits perfectly, whether you prefer compression, roomy cuts, full coverage, or a barely there fit