Casey Blaine
A seasoned writer and editor in the endurance sport space, Casey has worked with top athletes and coaches on training books and memoirs. A regular contributor to Women's Running, she especially loves writing about running and hiking adventures, which have taken her on trails around the world – including to the Indian Himalaya, the DMZ in Korea and the Tibetan Plateau. She lives in Colorado, where she’s slowly chipping away at hiking all the state’s ‘14er’ mountains.
Latest articles by Casey Blaine

By Casey Blaine Last updated
We've put a huge range of women's running leggings to the test in all conditions to bring you the optimum pairs this winter

By Casey Blaine, Claire Maxted Last updated
Selecting the best sports bra for running will give you the right mix of support, comfort and style for your road and trail runs

By Pat Kinsella Last updated
The best running backpacks give you storage, freedom of movement and features built for speed

By Alex Foxfield Last updated
The best hydration packs offer a convenient and lightweight storage solutions for your water, gels, snacks and emergency items

By Brian Metzler, Casey Blaine Last updated
A great entry-level model for novices, the Brooks Divide trail running shoe also appeals to experienced runners looking for a lower-priced shoe

By Casey Blaine Published
We weigh in on running shorts vs tights for comfort and performance in all conditions

By Casey Blaine Published
Spacious and tough enough for burly adventures, the Camelbak Octane 18 Hydration Pack is surprisingly light and lithe

By Casey Blaine, Brian Metzler Published
A lightweight, trail race backpack, the Inov-8 Race Ultra Pro 5 Vest sports a minimalist design

By Casey Blaine Published
Exceptionally light and effective, the Nathan VaporKrar 12L is recommended for runners who’ll be hitting the trail a long time

By Casey Blaine Published
A smallish but roomy day-hiking pack, the Osprey Skarab 22 daypack also boasts hydration capability

By Casey Blaine Published
A solid, functional, classic hiking pack, the Osprey Skimmer 28 also boasts a 2.5L reservoir

By Casey Blaine Published
A supple, do-everything pack with a great fit, the Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 5.0 has loads of sneaky storage

By Brian Metzler, Casey Blaine Last updated
The Camelbak Zephyr Vest is a lean, efficient pack for the minimalist who likes to move light and fast

By Casey Blaine Published
Lightweight, flexible and comfortable, the Nathan Trail-Mix 7L is wonderfully wearable

By Casey Blaine Last updated
Your trusty running leggings have more than one use – here we take tights off the tracks and trails and put them through their paces in other ways

By Berne Broudy, Casey Blaine Last updated
The Salomon ADV Skin 8 is a body-fit running hydration vest that carries water low on your torso
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