The All-Season Blog

New Podcast: Introducing On Track with Micha
New Podcast: Introducing On Track with Micha
Get On Track with your new coach, Micha Powell. Welcome to On Track With Micha, a new podcast from iRun, sponosred by Athletic Brewing, and produced by All-Season Co, a Toronto-based outdoor content and... Read more...
Fartleks: Your Secret Weapon for Running Success?
Fartleks: Your Secret Weapon for Running Success?
Same shoes, same times, same path at the same pace – running can feel like a routine sometimes. What if there was a way to inject a bit more excitement... Read more...
Dean Karnazes: As He Turns 62, Ultrarunning's Godfather Isn't Ready To Slow Down
Dean Karnazes: As He Turns 62, Ultrarunning's Godfather Isn't Ready To Slow Down
Dean Karnazes is a legendary ultramarathoner who has completed some of the most grueling races on the planet. The American runner, who turns 62 on August 23, has run all over... Read more...
No Finish Lines: The New Running Podcast From All-Season and iRun Magazine
No Finish Lines: The New Running Podcast From All-Season and iRun Magazine
No Finish Lines is about life’s never ending race, our inherent desire to find new ground, personally, professionally, and on each run. In every episode, iRun editor Ben Kaplan talks... Read more...
Are 'Spray-On Shoes' The Future of Footwear? On's New LightSpray Technology Rolls Out at Paris Olympics
Are 'Spray-On Shoes' The Future of Footwear? On's New LightSpray Technology Rolls Out at Paris Olympics
Swiss sportswear brand On has unveiled a new, and potentially game-changing innovation this week at the Paris Olympics. LightSpray is an innovative manufacturing process that uses a robotic arm to... Read more...
Participation in Outdoor Activities Climbs to New Peak
Participation in Outdoor Activities Climbs to New Peak
The draw of the great outdoors has never been stronger. According to the latest data from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), outdoor recreation participation has surged to unprecedented levels, with over... Read more...
The Innovations and Trends That Changed The Sport of Running Forever
The Innovations and Trends That Changed The Sport of Running Forever
Running. It's one of the most basic, primal forms of human movement. And, over millennia, it's transformed from a necessity into a symbol of athletic prowess, a source of recreation, and a... Read more...
How to Recover After a Marathon (According to Science)
How to Recover After a Marathon (According to Science)
So you're ready to complete your first (or next) marathon. Congrats – it's a huge achievement that demands months of rigorous physical and mental training. However, the race isn't truly... Read more...
A Short History of Tents: From Ancient Shelters to Modern Campgrounds
A Short History of Tents: From Ancient Shelters to Modern Campgrounds
From the dawn of human history to today's cutting-edge gear, tents narrate the story of our relationship with the world and with each other. Read more...
How To Use a Compass
How To Use a Compass
When setting off on a hike, it's crucial to be prepared for any situation that may arise. And way too often, we rely on our phones, in the moment, for that preparation.... Read more...
Subscribe to the Adventure Season newsletter, from The All-Season Co
Subscribe to the Adventure Season newsletter, from The All-Season Co
📨 Have you signed up for our newsletter yet? Here are three reasons to join:🤙 It's inspired by and built for folks who get active outside (run, hike, explore, travel, adventure)... Read more...
Runner's Rant: Three Things That Make My Road Runs Really Annoying
Runner's Rant: Three Things That Make My Road Runs Really Annoying
As a seasoned runner, there are few little irritations that seem to plague not only me, but others who love our sport. So, I figured it's a good time for a... Read more...
A Trail Runner's Paradise: 10 Incredible Places to Run in the American West
A Trail Runner's Paradise: 10 Incredible Places to Run in the American West
America's western states make up an incredible, vast and diverse region, filled with breathtaking landscapes that beckon outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. For runners seeking adventure, the West offers an abundance... Read more...
Running During an Eclipse
Running During an Eclipse
As celestial events go, few can rival the breathtaking spectacle of a solar or lunar eclipse. These rare occurrences capture the imagination, reminding us of the vastness of our universe... Read more...
Best Alaska Hikes: Explore the Last Frontier's Stunning Scenery on Foot
Best Alaska Hikes: Explore the Last Frontier's Stunning Scenery on Foot
Alaska is a hiker's paradise, with its vast wilderness areas, towering peaks, and pristine landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a scenic walk, the Last Frontier... Read more...
Mind Over Miles: How Mindfulness Can Give Your Running Performance a Boost
Mind Over Miles: How Mindfulness Can Give Your Running Performance a Boost
[Photo: Barbara Olsen] Running is an incredible way to both stay in shape and clear your mind, but did you know that incorporating mindfulness into your routine can actually improve... Read more...
Wild Eats: The Best Foods To Pack For Your Next Overnight Hike
Wild Eats: The Best Foods To Pack For Your Next Overnight Hike
When it comes to overnight hiking trips, planning your food is crucial. After all, you don't want to be setting up for the night with nothing but a granola bar. That's why we've... Read more...
How To Treat Shin Splints
How To Treat Shin Splints
[Photo: Dominika Roseclay] Shin splints are a common overuse injury caused by repeated stress on the shin bone, muscles, and connective tissues in the lower leg. If you've had splints, you... Read more...
RUN 101: Download the free e-book for new runners
RUN 101: Download the free e-book for new runners
Did you make a New Year's resolution to start running in 2023? If so, this e-book is for you. RUN 101: The All-Season Guide for New Runners is a free e-book packing... Read more...
The Elements: You Walk HOW Fast?? Plus ChatGPT For Runners, Climbing K2 and More
The Elements: You Walk HOW Fast?? Plus ChatGPT For Runners, Climbing K2 and More
The Elements is the weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that are related to running,... Read more...
Winter Camping 101: Tips for enjoying cold weather camping
Winter Camping 101: Tips for enjoying cold weather camping
If you're going to pitch a tent or car camp in the winter, it’s important to take some extra steps to make sure you’re prepared for the cold weather. And... Read more...
We Asked ChatGPT For A Couch To Marathon Running Plan. This Is What We Got Back.
We Asked ChatGPT For A Couch To Marathon Running Plan. This Is What We Got Back.
If you haven't been paying attention to the rapidly evolving world of language-based artificial intelligence, then you may not have heard about a new program called ChatGPT. The language transformer... Read more...
3 Ways to Optimize Running for Weight Loss
3 Ways to Optimize Running for Weight Loss
Obesity is a serious problem in Canada – as it stands, nearly two-thirds of Canadian adults are overweight. The problem means health professionals advocate healthy behaviors to regulate an individual's... Read more...
Is core strength really that important? Ab-solutely!
Is core strength really that important? Ab-solutely!
The Elements is the weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that are related to running,... Read more...
How running changes your body, plus big trips, best shoes and top nuts
How running changes your body, plus big trips, best shoes and top nuts
The Elements is the weekly newsletter from  The All-Season Co . Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that are related to running,... Read more...
The Elements: Learning from failure. Plus supershoes and moon motorcycles
The Elements: Learning from failure. Plus supershoes and moon motorcycles
The Elements is the weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that are related to running,... Read more...
The Elements: How do you define toughness?
The Elements: How do you define toughness?
The Elements is a weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that are related to running,... Read more...
Paris 2024 Olympics unveil stunning marathon route -- and you can run it too
Paris 2024 Olympics unveil stunning marathon route -- and you can run it too
The Paris Olympics have unveiled the 2024 marathon route through the City of Lights. And since it runs through Paris it looks absolutely stunning. Runners will race past the Opera... Read more...
The Elements: How to breathe...better. Plus: parkrun's history, Eliud's shoes and more
The Elements: How to breathe...better. Plus: parkrun's history, Eliud's shoes and more
The Elements is a new weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that are related to... Read more...
Fat Bear Week: It's Octobear and time to vote for your favorite
Fat Bear Week: It's Octobear and time to vote for your favorite
Since 2014, Katmai National Park in southern Alaska has been running Fat Bear Week, when the park’s brown bears 'compete' to see which of them has gained the most weight throughout... Read more...
The Elements: Eliud Kipchoge runs 2:01:09, plus hiking therapy and more
The Elements: Eliud Kipchoge runs 2:01:09, plus hiking therapy and more
Running and hiking newsletter The Elements is a new weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that... Read more...
How to run like Kilian Jornet
How to run like Kilian Jornet
Trail and mountain runner Kilian Jornet is coming off his best year of racing ever. If you've ever wondered how he trains for his high-vertical adventures, he's made it easy... Read more...
The Elements: Smoky mountains, fall hikes and old running and hiking shoes
The Elements: Smoky mountains, fall hikes and old running and hiking shoes
Running and hiking newsletter The Elements is a new weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that... Read more...
Here's your sneak peak at the 2022 Wildlife Photographs of the Year
Here's your sneak peak at the 2022 Wildlife Photographs of the Year
For nearly the last six decades, Britain's National History Museum has highlighted amazing wildlife photos from around the world with an exhibit and awards.  This year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year continues the... Read more...
The Elements: Can you cram for an endurance race like an exam?
The Elements: Can you cram for an endurance race like an exam?
The Elements is a new weekly newsletter from The All-Season Co. Each Wednesday, we round up and highlight a few interesting stories and ideas from the week that are related to... Read more...
Grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte, get your hiking boots... here's the 2022 Fall Foliage Map
Grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte, get your hiking boots... here's the 2022 Fall Foliage Map
Each year the folks at Smoky Mountain National Park put out an interactive map that predicts how the fall colors will bloom across the U.S. This year's map is now... Read more...
RUN 101: Tips for running up hills
RUN 101: Tips for running up hills
Whether you're running repeats, are out on steep trails or just have a lot of vertical terrain on your running route, hills are tough. The good news is: so are... Read more...
All-Season Runner: Paola Morrell
All-Season Runner: Paola Morrell
This series talks to inspiring All-Season Runners from around the world.  What's an All-Season Runner? That's what we call runners who don't let the wet, cold, wind or heat stop them from hitting... Read more...
How to make great campfire coffee
How to make great campfire coffee
No matter your adventure, a good cup of coffee isn't too much to expect when you out in the wild. Here’s our list of ways to make great traditional campfire... Read more...
North America's most underrated national parks
North America's most underrated national parks
For every Yosemite, Banff or Grand Canyon, there are lesser known National Park across North America that offer incredible varieties of wildlife, terrain and experience. We decided to highlight five... Read more...
You can own the very first All-Season Runner NFT
You can own the very first All-Season Runner NFT
We're dropping the very first All-Season NFT: The All-Season Runner 01: 365. This piece of digital art features our much-loved "365" shirt in a cascading, multiplying clip that is meant to signify... Read more...
Watch: "Rocketman" tests out his homemade jet-fuel-propelled bicycle
Watch: "Rocketman" tests out his homemade jet-fuel-propelled bicycle
Jet engine specialist Robert Maddox has created his own "Steampunk" jet-fuelled bike. While it looks like it surely won't work, it does, and it's a fun ride (to watch).  Maddox... Read more...
Spring Into Summer: Check out the new All-Season collection
Spring Into Summer: Check out the new All-Season collection
New seasons, new apparel. For this spring and summer we've dropped new quick-dry shirts to keep you cool on your warmer weather runs, new hats and headbands to keep your... Read more...
The All-Season Co's Spring-Summer 2022 Racing Calendar: Marathons and more across the U.S.
The All-Season Co's Spring-Summer 2022 Racing Calendar: Marathons and more across the U.S.
Welcome to the All-Season Co's list of upcoming races. This list is updated often, but it's always best to check with the races for the latest.  If you don't see your... Read more...
Running Etiquette: A Guide For New And Experienced Runners
Running Etiquette: A Guide For New And Experienced Runners
  Emily Post's guide to etiquette set the tone for polite interactions in 1920's society. While some of those rules and guidelines now seem outdated, her writing helped set the tone for... Read more...
Recipe: This no-bake brownie batter is packed with goodness and tastes amazing
Recipe: This no-bake brownie batter is packed with goodness and tastes amazing
This recipe is a huge favorite here at The All-Season Co HQ. With 10 minutes and some walnuts, dates and a few other wholesome ingredients, you'll have a sweet treat that can help fuel... Read more...
Train for your next run like it's 1942
Train for your next run like it's 1942
When running YouTuber Göran Winblad came across a copy of Gunder Hägg's training journal from the 1940s, it got him thinking: what would it be like to train for a day like the... Read more...
Meet Fluffy, Australia's trail running, selfie-loving, ear-biting emu
Meet Fluffy, Australia's trail running, selfie-loving, ear-biting emu
"It was run at first sight." Nambour Parkrun might be the toughest course in Australia, but they also have a unique and passionate mascot to keep runners moving. Here, lead Melissa Taylor introduces The... Read more...
Inspiring quotes to help motivate your running journey
Inspiring quotes to help motivate your running journey
Looking for a boost of motivation? Below are a few wise words to help get you up and running. And feel free to save, social or send them along to a fellow runner who might appreciate these quotes.... Read more...
3 simple (non-exercise) mood boosters to make today a little bit better
3 simple (non-exercise) mood boosters to make today a little bit better
[Photo: Liza Summer] We are all for exercising here at All-Season Co, and we know how great it is for lifting your mood.  We also know that at times stress,... Read more...