Jonathan Schmidt

Osprey Pack – Duro15 Review

On November 26, 2017November 28, 2017 By jschmidty

The Osprey Duro 15 is an ideal pack for extended trips into the backcountry on foot or for urban commuting where you’re hauling a substantial amount of gear. For this review I ran and hiked with this pack over 100 kilometres over varied urban and backcountry terrain. It responded quite […]

Issue 13 Trailrunning Canada

On February 8, 2016October 12, 2017 By jschmidty

Yet another great issue of Trail Running Canada! Trail Running Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 13 of our digital magazine. Be sure to subscribe below for our future issues. To download a PDF version from the Issuu platform, first login (using Facebook or other login options), […]

Issue 12 Trail Running Canada

On September 7, 2015October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

Yet another great issue of Trail Running Canada! Trail Running Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 12 of our digital magazine. Be sure to subscribe below for our future issues. To download a PDF version from the Issuu platform, first login (using Facebook or other login options), […]

Issue 11 Trailrunning Canada

On May 21, 2015October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

Yet another great issue of Trail Running Canada! Trail Running Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 11 of our digital magazine. Be sure to subscribe below for our future issues. To download a PDF version from the Issuu platform, first login (using Facebook or other login options), […]

Shoe Review: Inov-8 X-Talon 212

On March 7, 2015 By jschmidty

Extreme terrain? Snow? Mud? The X-TALON™ 212 is built like a beast to handle whatever a trail throws at you. A fair number of trail shoes are built from road shoe designs and then given a slightly more grippy outsole. The X-Talon feels like it was born for the […]

Issue 10 Trailrunning Canada

On February 5, 2015October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

The big #10! We promise, our best looking issue yet! TrailRunning Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 10 of our digital magazine. Be sure to subscribe below for our future issues. To download a PDF version from the Issuu platform, first login (using Facebook or other login […]

Issue 9 TrailRunning Canada Magazine

On October 15, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

TrailRunning Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 9 of our digital magazine. Be sure to subscribe below for our future issues. To download a PDF version from the Issuu platform, first login (using Facebook or other login options), next click ‘share’ and click then ‘download’. Browse: .

Nathan VaporShadow Pack

On July 23, 2014 By jschmidty

For longer runs, or runs where I need to carry more gear, I’ve been playing with the Nathan VaporShadow pack. Right away I noticed this pack has a lot going on. It’s advertised as a high-capacity race vest designed to fit a women’s torso. In terms of storage it’s got […]

Trailstoked in Revy

On July 20, 2014 By jschmidty

Trailstoke, the first ever Skyrunning event in western Canada took place in Revelstoke, BC this past Saturday July 19, 2014. Organized by the 5 Peaks racing series the event brought together a mix of solo and relay racers challenging themselves against a serious mountain course, totaling approximately 48km with 3000m of […]

KneeKnacker Race Preview

On July 7, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

Athlete’s Corner: Knee Knacker Interviews This Saturday July 12, 2014, many of the top BC runners will be lining up on some of their favourite North Shore trails. The Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run (or Knee Knacker for short) takes runners from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove all along […]

Skyrunning Contest Winners Announced!

On June 25, 2014 By jschmidty

We have our winners! Winners of our Trail Running Canada Skyrunning Canada contest receive a free entry into one distance of the upcoming Ultra Trail du Mont Albert event held in the beautiful National Park of Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. Events are held on June 27 – 29, 2014. Some […]

Shoe Review: Montrail FluidFlex 2

On June 24, 2014 By jschmidty

If you’re a minimal shoe fan, I recently checked out the Montrail FluidFlex 2, and if you’re a numbers person here are the numbers. 4mm offset 15mm heel 11mm forefoot 6.9oz or 196g While I can’t do all my running in minimal shoes, I really like them and keep a […]

Trail Rumblings – One Stride Forward. Three and a Half Feet Back.

On June 5, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

You’d think living in the mountains is all pros when it comes to trail running. But when Canadian winter comes to town and refuses to budge well past its expiry date, you can’t help but find a few cons in there too. From ski distractions, to spring seemingly being put […]

Issue 8 TrailRunning Canada Magazine

On May 26, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

TrailRunning Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 8 of our digital magazine. Be sure to subscribe below for our future issues. To download a PDF version from the Issuu platform, first login (using Facebook or other login options), next click ‘share’ and click then ‘download’. Browse: . […]

Catching up with…Mel Bos

On April 22, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

TrailRunning Canada caught up with elite Canadian trail and ultra runner Melanie Bos. Read our interview below as we catch up with one of Canada’s best ultra runners. TRC: What have you been up to this winter? MB: This winter I spent training for HURT 100 in Hawaii. It made for […]

Gear Review: Salomon Speed Cross 3

On April 1, 2014 By jschmidty

This is not so much of a Salomon Speed Cross 3 CS review as it is a long-term test of a true winter killer. Before the Classic Ontario Winter started, I purchased a wonderfully bright orange and black pair of Salomon Speed Cross 3s with Climashield in the hopes I […]

Catching up with…Adam Campbell

On March 27, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

With the first day of spring upon us, TrailRunning Canada found out what elite endurance athlete Adam Campbell has been up to this long winter season. TRC: So what have you been up to this winter? AC: I’ve been settling into a new routine and learning to embrace winter again. […]

Issue 7 TrailRunning Canada digital magazine

On February 17, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

TrailRunning Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 7 of our digital magazine. Be sure to subscribe below for our future issues. To download a PDF version from the Issuu platform, first login (using Facebook or other login options), next click ‘share’ and click then ‘download’. Browse: .

2013 Canadian Trail Running Awards

On February 10, 2014 By jschmidty

Media Release | 2013 Canadian Trail Running Awards For Immediate Release (February 10, 2014) Trail Running Canada and impossible2Possible are pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Canadian Trail Running Awards (2013). There were plenty of nominations for six award categories. Thank you to everyone for the nominations. […]

Gear for the Canadian Winter

On January 18, 2014October 8, 2017 By jschmidty

This season I’ve gotten the chance to test out some Mountain Hardwear gear. Winters in Ontario can get pretty frigid with the wind chill and high humidity, keeping warm and dry make for better long runs in the crisp trails. Winter running is one of my favourite things. The pristine […]