Interviews

"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…

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…

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…

Comedian Jon Glaser, host of the show Jon Glaser Loves Gear, ran to the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night to show off the gear he's using to train for a trail half marathon, including our Signature Series 4.0 Ultra Vest! Watch the segment and follow Jon Glaser.

Ultimate Direction ambassador Jessie Young recently won her 4th Ski Mountaineering National Championship in five years. She and husband Max Taam had their first baby in 2018. We asked Jessie about how she maintains a high level of performance while raising their son Ryder. How does being a mom-athlete work logistically? What are her strategies? Read on. Ultimate Direction: As a now 4x Ski Mountaineering…

North is the direction Scott Jurek went on the Appalachian Trail when he set his FKT in 2015, and the title of his new book describing that prodigious effort.  Scott’s first book, “Eat and Run”, published in 2012, was on the NYT Bestseller list for a month and was nominated for a Best Food and Cookbook award; “NORTH - Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian…

It’s the eve of the Grand Traverse, a classic backcountry skiing race from the bottom of Crested Butte Mountain Resort to the bottom of Aspen Mountain. The course travels the Elk Mountains Range with around 8,000 feet of climbing over 40 miles. As a sponsor of the Grand Traverse and fanatic of the sport, we asked UD ski mountaineering ambassadors for advice on how to…

Trail runners around the world hold a special affection for Colorado born-and-raised Hillary Allen. Her infectious smile and world-class skill in the most difficult skyraces launched a career that was set-back by a severe fall this summer. Hillary stopped by #UDHQ to fill us in on her recovery and how the injuries have impacted her physically, mentally and emotionally. Leave a comment if you can relate to recovering from…