Every December, I enjoy putting together a post that highlights the year's standouts. Everyone knows 2020 was basically a giant trash fire in almost every way, but these were a few things from the material realm that weren't disappointments this year. What I highlight in this post has been through wear after wear, and has withstood the test of time as a true favorite. Vuori ...
Activewear Reviews | Workout Fashion | Adventure
Machines for Freedom Essential Shorts Review
Machines for Freedom's gorgeous aesthetic and obsessive product design quickly put them at the top of my list for cycling gear. Even though I only ride trails, I'm partial to spandex kits over baggies. I've been wearing Machines' bibs for a couple of years, so I was excited when they released these shorts sans bib. I ordered them literally the day they were launched. In the ...
Black Friday + Cyber Monday Activewear Sales
It's that time of year again: sale time. Happy Thanksgiving to all readers celebrating this week, even if celebrating looks a little (or a lot) different this year! Personally, my Thanksgiving weekend is proving to be gloriously quiet, with no obligations and the freedom to move at my own pace. So far, it's been refreshing. I hope wherever you are and whatever you're up to, ...
Athleta Rainier Cold Weather Run Tight Review
Up here in the mountains of northern Arizona, winter frequently has me running outdoors in temperatures near or below freezing. Every year, I go on my perennial hunt for excellent cold weather gear. That brought me to Athleta's rainier tight. I actually purchased this pair last winter, so I've worn and tested these for an entire winter season. They've proved their ...
Tracksmith Brighton Base Layer Long Sleeve Review
Over the last couple of years, I've become a huge fan of Tracksmith's running tops. They are always the first I reach for, and I've logged hundreds of miles in them. They recently reworked their brighton line, their seamless styles rendered in merino wool. I bought the long sleeve version to help ease me into cold weather runs. So far I've only worn it on its own, but as ...