The North Face Winter GTX Gaiter

If you own a pair of the Ultra 100s (GTX) or Switchbacks this is a must have for you. The North Face Winter GTX Gaiter is made out of Stretch Gore-Tex that provides waterproof, breathable protection and repels trail debris. With a formfitting, pull-on design, snap attachments, and a single hand draw cord closure system, The North Face Winter GTX Gaiter is the best companion your kicks could ever have.

$19.95

Stay away rocky-dudes!
If you’re like me then there’s very little that can keep you from your run...rain or shine or SNOW. These things are great for winter trail running. They not only keep out all the debris, but they attach well to your shoes and keep out the water and snow that winter sometimes throws at you. I keep mine on all year long the Gore-Tex is really breathable so it’s great for summer too.

Good performance
Excellent performance overall. Repels water, rocks, sticks and makes for a more comfortable run overall. Works well on the new 102 model shoe by TNF.

Excellent gaiter for running
This gaiter is a good addition to the North Face running shoes I use them with. Does a great job of keeping the scree out of your shoes on the trail, and also keeping your feet dry. I've run in a few rain storms since having these, and they do work pretty well. Now I'm waiting for snow to try them in that condition.

North Face Winter GTX Gaiter
I recently had the chance to use the GTX Gore-Tex Gaiter while making the hike up to Mt. Yonah in Cleveland, GA. and while hiking the area around Tallulah Gorge, GA. The GTX Gaiter performed flawlessly traveling through scree, brush, ice and wet conditions. When used with the North Face Ultra GTX trail running shoe nothing seemed to penetrate it. I was very pleased with the overall performance of both the gaiter and the shoe. The biggest plus - I stayed dry

Good Gear, but needs some redesign
I found the GTX Gaiter is indeed very good. Just want to pay attention that their strips/hooks do not quite match the positions of the shoes loops and thus, need to be redesigned. Nevertheless, though I each time I have some trouble "to force" the attachment, I definitely recommend the gaiter.

Training Tips

Cross training gives your body a chance to recover while still exercising. If yesterday has a hard run day up and down hills, then today's bicycle ride gives your aching knees a well deserved break.

Anaeroic threshold is when lactic acid starts to build up in your body as your muscles are not getting the oxygen they require. This threshold is typically expressed as a percentage of your VO2 max - the amount of oxygen per kilogram of weight that a person can use in converting fuel to energy. Elite athletes threshold might be as high as 90% of VO2 max.

Efficient running position allows you to run farther and faster. Keep the heel raise to a minimum, relax your upper body and hands, keep your upper body poised and quiet.

If you want to make progess in your training, join a running group. A commitment to meet on a regular basis with a group of like minded individuals will help you keep your focus.