Trail Running

Road shoes slip on dirt and get chewed up by rocks. Trail-specific shoes have lugged soles for grip and reinforced toe boxes — the single most important gear upgrade you can make.

Once you're out for 45+ minutes on trails, you need water. A simple handheld bottle works for shorter runs; a small vest with a bladder is better for longer adventures in the Wasatch.

Track your distance, pace, and elevation gain so you can actually see your progress. Not required to start, but once you're chasing bigger routes in the Wasatch, it's a game changer.