Katie Schide chose to focus on the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain, prioritizing the biennial event’s rugged 82K course over the high-profile UTMB week in Chamonix.
I feel a tad guilty admitting I prioritize books that entertain me too when storytime rolls around. But if a book bridges his love for pictures of runners and my fascination with the mental grind of 200-mile sufferfests then why not?
When I opened the box, I was a little surprised by how compact the bag looked. Somehow, despite clearly listed dimensions on the website, I had imagined something a bit bigger. But after putting it to use, I realized Silo absolutely nailed the sizing.
For once, Americans won’t be racing only for themselves or their sponsors; they’ll be shoulder to shoulder in the same kit, carrying U.S. colors into the mountains.
In the past, if you wanted run you had a few options for gear and because the target was so wide, the gear was forgettable. But as the industry grows, the drops are getting more niche and more interesting.
The 2025 UTMB field is DEEP at all the marquee distances. 2025 is a great year to be a trail running fan thanks to multiple course records falling. It seems like every course record either fell or was close to it.