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Xero Shoes Z-trail Product Review

January 27, 2018

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The Xero shoes Z-trail sandal is one of those products that finds success in its simplicity. It is a superlight zero drop weight sandal with a simple yet sturdy construction and just enough midsole and hard ... Read More...

Aqua Armpocket waterproof armband Reviewed by Spotter Up

Perry Yee

December 16, 2017

Accessories, EDC, Gadgets, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

I’ve been fortunate enough to have traveled to many different places throughout the country and the rest of the globe, but I have to say that San Diego is one of my favorite places to be. Being a native of New ... Read More...

Prio – Women’s Running and Fitness Shoe from XERO SHOES

Kelly Kurcina

December 3, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

As a fitness instructor and nutritionist I'm very passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences with others. I've been teaching for over 26 years and with that being said, I've seen a lot of fitnes... Read More...

La Sportiva TX2!!!

jordan mcdougal

December 2, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Overview: The La Sportiva TX2!!! For me this shoe beat out the Salomon Speed Assault (narrowly) for the piece of footwear I was most impressed with this year. It’s definitely not my go to running shoe, tech... Read More...

It’s a Jon in Boots! Ridge Footwear

Jon Dufresne

October 19, 2017

Accessories, Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Intro My grandfather once told me “The type of shoes you wear will tell you a lot about a person”. I never understood it until I enlisted in the military, but he was right. I have worn a lot of different b... Read More...

Running Through the Pain and on the Road to Whole Again

Michael Kurcina

September 10, 2017

Inspirational, LIFE, Memorial, Mission Health, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences

You ever run through the pain? I don't mean have you ever run through physical pain such as having a stitch in your side or raced with a tight hamstring. Have you ever run through what felt like the worst day o... Read More...

Running with GUNS UP from Red Frog Team

Garrick

August 31, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Shooting Tips & How To

For those of you who have taken a Red Frog course it's likely you've heard me talk about how to move out rapidly with a rifle or pistol. Guns Up is the position, and I'm going to be blunt, anything else is ... Read More...

STYLE and SPEED combine in SPORTIVA’S AKASHA

Clayton Pollack

August 29, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

La Sportiva’s Akasha trail running shoe is a great hybrid of comfort and speed, packaged into one of the most attractive running shoe designs on the market. Precision fit and a firm toe-off give the shoe a ... Read More...

GOING THE DISTANCE IN THE NEW ALTRA OLYMPUS 2.5’S

Clayton Pollack

July 20, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The Altra Olympus 2.5 is a shoe that, for me, changed the experience of long distance trail running. Packing a staggering 37mm of underfoot multi layered cushioning, it makes running jagged rocky trails feel li... Read More...

An Interview with Ultra Trail Runner Jordan McDougal

Michael Kurcina

April 7, 2017

Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, Mission Critical, NETWORKS, PSYCHE, The Team Room

Could you tell us a little about your background, and how you got involved in running? I come from a large family with 4 siblings. My mom ran pretty much every day and at a young age my older brother and I star... Read More...

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