Athletes

In 2021, my partner and I moved from the overcrowded, materialistic South Florida in search of a more fulfilling life in Colorado Springs. The move was triggered from years of feeling disconnected from the values and lifestyle of South Florida and a hunger for adventure. When I graduated from business school and landed a job in corporate finance, I quickly learned that status quo was…

November 5, 2021 Pursuing a Fastest Known Time on the Tuckup Trail Some adventures are more involved than others. The Tuckup happens to fall on the ‘more involved’ end of the spectrum; traversing the entire route tests not just your endurance and navigation skills but also your willingness to suffer. Thankfully Ashly Winchester and I possess plenty of the latter, as well as some degree…

A Blog By UD Athlete Kriste Peoples There's no relationship like a running relationship. If I weren’t a runner myself, I’d find it hard to believe the people I hit the trails with so often and rarely see in street clothes or formal wear would become some of my closest friends. Before I started running trails you couldn’t have convinced me that huffing up mountains…

I doubt anyone in the UK will get the Lee Corso reference, but up front I wanted to clarify my final thoughts on the never-ending “record” vs. “FKT” debate. To be honest, I don’t really care. If the person hearing the term knows what it means, and the person using it doesn’t mean to offend, then I don’t care. Like when I slip up here…

2021 Apparel Athletes Include Amelia Boone, Jonathan Albon, Meredith Edwards and Jason Schlarb, with Joseph Gray for Outerwear Ultimate Direction proudly announces its elite athletes who will propel the brand’s spring launch of its new, head-to-toe trail running apparel line. Amelia Boone, Jonathan Albon, Jason Schlarb and Meredith Edwards have joined the overall apparel program, with Joseph Gray specializing in outerwear. “We’re excited to have…

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong [woman] stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the [woman] who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is…

By UD ambassador, Kyle Robidoux The past few months have impacted everyone’s daily lives. Whether it is work, school, child care, or staying active, we all have had to adjust and adapt. Although issues like employment, housing, and one’s health is incredibly important, being active has tremendous impact on our physical and mental well-being. Arguable now more than ever.   Like everyone, I have had to adjust…

Whether I’m out training or just running in the mountains, I often repeat myself to "Be Present". I watch the lines of the distant landscape and peaks. I soak in the colors and the textures for each season. For me it’s not about just the run, it’s about bringing that experience home in all forms and sharing it with those around me. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmiJrrymRcs[/embed] I found…

Amelia Boone shares a powerful message of finding strength in vulnerability, her journey of recovery from an eating disorder and the incredible support she finds in the running community As long as I can remember, I’ve fought the feeling of being broken. Growing up, the most common question I asked myself was “what is wrong with you? Why can’t you be like everyone else?” It’s a…

Kelly Wolf talks inner strength and embracing our unique gifts with self-confidence Confidence is knowing that everything you need is inside of you. Confidence is believing in your power, your harnessed strength, and your unique abilities. It is trusting that your dedicated work prepared you for the challenge ahead and to share your value with the world. [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="http://udblog.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/UD_RYOT_Kelly-Wolf_062320_V2.mp4" preload="auto" autoplay="true"][/video] Even if you…