Athletes

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…

Listen in as Anna Frost talks motherhood & celebrating our own running victories We all have our own reasons to run, our own challenges in life and our own hurdles to jump. Sometimes, people talk to their friends and family about the hard times to help find solutions. But sometimes they say nothing and try to go on, day to day, hiding these struggles. It…

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjya6svTl3s[/embed] We're excited and proud to partner with talented female athletes to launch our Run Your Own Trail campaign! There's no one “right” way to be successful as a female - this 6-part series highlights individual stories of women athletes who are strong on and off the trail. Stay tuned to watch their interviews and read their stories. Each featured athlete made their own quote…

Going to the dogs! Why not outfit your dog with a pack that carries well and matches your Ultimate Direction running vest. Make them carry their own snacks and a few of yours. We always thought a vest for your fury trail buddy would be fun but we had no idea ya'll would love it so much. The initial response on social media has been wild, I mean…

The Signature Series has always represented the pinnacle of performance, and the 5th generation is evolved to do more. It's more durable, more comfortable, and more adjustable than ever before. There are 4 styles, each in a men's and women's specific fit. You can choose the best vest for your body type, running style and feature preference. PHOTO CREDITS: MATT THURK [gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="4371,4372,4373,4374"]

For the 2020 season, we've added some incredible new athletes to our ambassador team. They come from all over the United States and even the U.K. The team includes two world champions, a visually-impaired Western States 100 attempter, a multiple FKT holder, and an amputee ultrarunner. Let's meet them! Jacky Hunt-Broersma  Jacky is an amputee ultrarunner who started running 3 and half years ago. Her goal…

As runners and ultra-distance enthusiasts, we are all well aware of the incredible time demands, physical challenge and mental grit it takes to complete our training. This also means we know that we are all too familiar with both the drive to do just about anything to give us an edge or prevent the little nagging injuries that sneak up along the way.    While running…

This book is a celebration of the joys that come from moving over easy rock. The Flatirons above Boulder, Colorado offer one of the finest arrays of easy rock climbs anywhere in the world. This guide reports on more than 20 miles of routes – not 20 miles along the base of the range, but 20 miles as measured with a rope!  –Gerry Roach, Flatirons…

Why do you run? The answers to that question are as wide and diverse as there are runners. Everyone has their own reason for running: I want to get in shape, I do it for the relationships, I do it to get away, I do it to push myself, I do it because I am good at it. Whatever the reason, everyone has one. I…

As athletes we spend a lot of time thinking about weekly mileage, training load, diet and how to fit it all in with work and friendships and family and spouses and, and, and the list goes on! Many of us prioritize running so the notion of resolutions, specifically at the start of the year, is perhaps a moot point. That said, it doesn't hurt to…