Lisa Jhung

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Gear

Which Pole Is Best for Trail Running: Black Diamond Carbon Z FKT or Leki UltraTrail FX.One?

I tested two leading trekking poles built for fast trail running. Here’s my head-to-head review.

July 31, 2026

Shoes

The Best Trail Running Shoes for Every Terrain

We tested over 75 trail shoes across hundreds of miles of rocky singletrack, sandy paths, and muddy forests. These 14 stood out as the top performers.

July 10, 2025

Apparel

The Best Sports Bras of 2024

Eleven testers spent hundreds of hours working out in dozens of different sports bras to find the best-performing picks for every type of activity

January 22, 2025

Shoes

How Hoka’s Trail Running Shoe Whisperer Tweaks Models for Its Elite Athletes

From the tech lab to the trailhead, Hoka co-founder and footwear expert Christophe Aubonnet optimizes prototypes worn by Hoka athletes winning races

September 12, 2024

Culture

Why Dogs Are the Best Trail Running Partners

How sharing miles on trails deepens a bond between dog and human

June 17, 2024

Gear

Why My Favorite Strength Training Equipment is a Backpack Made for Distance Running

Paired with a convertible dumbbell/barbell, I have all the weights I need

January 2, 2024

Gear

Jenny Jurek Launches Always Up: Performance Products for Active Families

Melding her experience as a designer and an ultrarunner, Jurek wants to help young families thrive

September 21, 2023

Nutrition

Should You Eat Gummy Bears or Energy Chews on a Run?

Our tester sacrifices her teeth to find out

September 18, 2023

Culture

How Running To Water Can Jumpstart Your Sense of Adventure

How one trail runner makes swimming pools and alpine lakes the destination, while the whole journey is the reward

August 7, 2023

Training

How to Keep Crushing Trail Runs for Decades

Tips from some of the best Masters runners around on staying healthy and enjoying the process for years to come.

July 28, 2023

Shoes

Eight Fast and Agile Carbon-Plated Trail Running Shoes

These off-road-ready supershoes provide pop while adapting to tippy terrain

July 21, 2023

Gear

The Mastermind Behind Your Favorite Shoes Is About to Disrupt the Shoe Industry. Again.

Jean-Luc Diard, cofounder of Hoka, has been innovating in the outdoor world for decades, and he’s not done yet

July 17, 2023

Gear

What A Veteran Female Gear Tester Wears to Stay Cool on Summer Runs

I’ve tried dozens of hot-weather tops, shorts, glasses, and hats over the years. Here are my favorites.

July 14, 2023

Training

I’m Hypermobile, and Trail Running Helps Me

Frequent injuries—and the pain that comes with them—can actually improve with time on the trails.

June 29, 2023

Culture

Running from my Father’s War

One writer on why she might innately crave adventure.

June 13, 2023

Gear

Do Hilma’s New Running Shoes Deliver a Personalized Fit?

We put the brand’s fit tool—and the shoes’ runabilty—to the test

May 12, 2023

Training

Want to Improve Your Health? Research Suggests Taking a “Nature Pill.”

New studies confirm that spending time outside can ease physical symptoms

May 5, 2023

Gear

Here’s the Running Gear That Keeps Me Comfortable in Colorado All Winter

After testing trail-running kits from dozens of brands in an array of nasty conditions, I’ve found my favorite pieces

February 6, 2023

Gear

Why You Should Lease, Not Buy, Your Next Pair of Running Shoes

I signed up for the On Cyclon subscription running-shoe service and get a perfectly clean new pair every three months

January 12, 2023

Gear

Best Winter Traction for Trail Runners

We reviewed six traction devices for snowy trails.

December 16, 2022

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Lisa Jhung

Latest Stories

Which Pole Is Best for Trail Running: Black Diamond Carbon Z FKT or Leki UltraTrail FX.One?

The Best Trail Running Shoes for Every Terrain

The Best Sports Bras of 2024

How Hoka’s Trail Running Shoe Whisperer Tweaks Models for Its Elite Athletes

Why Dogs Are the Best Trail Running Partners

Why My Favorite Strength Training Equipment is a Backpack Made for Distance Running

Jenny Jurek Launches Always Up: Performance Products for Active Families

Should You Eat Gummy Bears or Energy Chews on a Run?

How Running To Water Can Jumpstart Your Sense of Adventure

How to Keep Crushing Trail Runs for Decades

Eight Fast and Agile Carbon-Plated Trail Running Shoes

The Mastermind Behind Your Favorite Shoes Is About to Disrupt the Shoe Industry. Again.

What A Veteran Female Gear Tester Wears to Stay Cool on Summer Runs

I’m Hypermobile, and Trail Running Helps Me

Running from my Father’s War

Do Hilma’s New Running Shoes Deliver a Personalized Fit?

Want to Improve Your Health? Research Suggests Taking a “Nature Pill.”

Here’s the Running Gear That Keeps Me Comfortable in Colorado All Winter

Why You Should Lease, Not Buy, Your Next Pair of Running Shoes

Best Winter Traction for Trail Runners

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