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Addie Bracy is an accomplished runner who thinks hard about the psychology of sports performance. So we talk to Addie about her background and how it led her to the study of sports performance psychology; the book she is now writing on the topic; and OUTrun, the organization she founded with her partner, Corey Conner, to empower and connect LGBTQ+ individuals within the running community and to create an environment that is encouraging, supportive, and inclusive to all.
Deep Dive: Majesty Superwolf
We compare the Superwolf to the Salomon MTN Explore 95, Majesty Werewolf Carbon, Fischer TransAlp 90, Dynastar Mythic 97, K2 Wayback 96, and Armada Tracer 98.
Summer Dress Roundup — 2020
A lightweight, comfortable dress is not only nice for casual nights out, the offerings from many companies can also now serve as functional pieces for a variety of warm-weather activities. Check out our roundup for some of our current favorites.
Salomon Ultra /Pro
As you might be able to guess by its name, the Salomon Ultra /Pro is the brand's take on a trail running shoe for longer distances. Check out our review to see how it compares to shoes with similar design intentions, and how it works for more moderate-length runs.
Skid Row Running Club founder, Judge Craig Mitchell (Ep. 136)
Whether or not you’re a runner, you ought to know about the Skid Row Running Club and the Skid Row Marathon. We talk to the club founder, Judge Craig Mitchell, about why he started the club; his background; the duty of police officers to protect and serve; the need for minimum sentencing reform; and much more.
Reviewing the Reviewer: Kristin Sinnott (Ep.106)
On our latest “Reviewing the Reviewer” episode of GEAR:30, we talk to Kristin Sinnott about her gear preferences; Family Feud; killer bees; her background in alpine and nordic skiing; and more.
Pivot Cycles’ Elorie Slater on Industry Trends, Bike Prices, & Female Participation in MTB (Ep. 30)
We talk with Elorie Slater about her unusual path to becoming the head of marketing for Pivot Cycles; her take on the bike industry in the time of COVID, and where the industry goes from here; bike prices and “entry level” pricing; and the notion of women-specific gear and female participation in mountain biking.
Sunglasses Roundup — 2020
Sunglasses: you use them, and if you spend a lot of time outside, you probably use them all the time. We’ve rounded up a variety of our current go-to sunglasses, from affordable, casual options to versatile, yet stylish frames to performance-oriented shades.
Men’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2020
We've been using several different "all-purpose" MTB shorts for the past two seasons, and in this roundup our reviewers break down what makes each one stand out and where each excels.
Flash Review: 20/21 K2 Reckoner 122
Update 7.7.20: we've added some thoughts on how the Reckoner 122 handles resort "pow" and choppier conditions.
Skid Row Running Club founder, Judge Craig Mitchell (Ep. 57)
The Skid Row Running Club is “an unusual running club that uses the power of running to improve the lives of those who are at risk of homelessness and addiction” in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles, CA. We talk to its founder, Judge Craig Mitchell, about why he started the club; his background as a runner and teacher; the duty of police officers to protect and serve; the need for minimum sentencing reform; and much more.
Blister Brand Guide: Commencal Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021
Commencal basically overhauled their entire MTB lineup for 2021. Check out our Brand Guide to see what's new, and which of their new bikes might work for you.
Olympian Dotsie Bausch on Cycling, Switch4Good, & the Dairy Industry (Ep. 135)
Dotsie Bausch is a 7-time USA Cycling National Champion, an Olympic medalist, a featured athlete in the film, The Game Changers, and the executive director of Switch4Good. We talked to Dotsie about her very unusual path to an Olympic podium; her work at Swith4Good; and what we ought to understand about dairy products and the dairy industry.
Baby / Child Carriers Roundup
For the active parents out there, we've just updated our child-carriers roundup, including the popular and recently overhauled Osprey Poco Plus backpack.
Win Shoes, Shorts, & a Top from New Balance
This week TWO people will each get a pair of shoes from New Balance, and get to pick from any of their shorts and tees / tanks!
Flash Review: 20/21 Salomon QST 118
Update 7.3.20: Jonathan Ellsworth weighs in on the Salomon QST 118.
2020 Revel Rail
We've now had two reviewers riding Revel's 165mm-travel bike, the Rail, and they've both come away very impressed by its versatility. Check out our full review to see why, and how it compares to some other options in its class.
Our Favorite Kid’s Gear, Part 1 (Ep.105)
Kristin Sinnott and Justin Bobb join Jonathan Ellsworth to talk about some of the kid’s gear they’ve found to be the most game changing. And even if you don’t have kids, you should still listen to learn about a piece of gear that we’ve currently named, “The JBobber.” And there’s another piece of equipment that currently has a unanimous approval rating among our Blister parents, and might be the single greatest piece of kid’s gear of all time? Check it out.
The History & Future of the BC Bike Race with Dean Payne & Simon Stewart (Ep. 29)
We talk with Dean Payne, the president and co-founder of the BC Bike Race, about the origins and evolution of one of the most epic bike races and events in the world. And Simon Stewart (aka, Mr. Tank Driver) is sitting in as co-host to discuss with Dean all things BC Bike Race, the world’s largest hockey stick, drinking with Russell Crowe, and what goes into putting together an event like this.