RunToTheFinish

Online Running Coach | Running Shoe and Gear Reviews

About the Author

Becky Trudeau

Hi! I’m Becky Trudeau. I’m a middle-of-the-pack, here-for-the-snack runner who runs a range of distances from 3 miles to 36 miles. On busy mornings, you might find me traversing my local roads, but I prefer to run where it’s rooty and rocky. Fortunately, I live in New Hampshire where I can explore our many local trail systems, including the Appalachian Trail. When not running, I enjoy mountain biking, backpacking, skiing, and strength training.

Becky Trudeau

Topo Ultraventure 5 Review | A Trail Shoe Built for More Than Trails

The Topo Ultraventure 5 combines a roomy toe box, plush cushioning, and reliable Vibram traction for everything from technical trails to everyday miles. We tested it across steep terrain, gravel…

Teva Turned Its Sandal DNA Into a Trail Running Shoe

Our Teva Aventrail Road-to-Trail review puts this unique trail running shoe to the test on dirt, water, and adventures to see where it really shines.

Altra Experience Wild 3 All The Grip with A Balance of Ground Feel

The Altra Experience Wild 3 offers a joyful, grippy ride on rough, slick, and dirty trails. This shoe blends the best of minimalist footwear – a low drop and natural…

Topo Athletics Ultrafly 6 Is Quietly One of the Best Stability Shoes

Flying under the radar Topo has been producing great shoes and the Topo Ultrafly 6 with more cushion and light stability hits the mark.

Inov8 TrailFly Review | Covering Long Distances In Comfort and Traction

Wide toebox trail shoes are gaining another member of the recommended club with the Inov8 TrailFly thanks to cushion and grip.

Suunto Vertical 2 Review | Ready for Adventures Well Beyond a Trail Run

Do you love backcountry adventures, multi-day hikes? The Suunto Vertical 2 is a watch made for big adventures and of course your runs too.

Veloci Mesa Review | Can A Shoe Alleviate Lower Leg Pain?

Runners who deal with lower leg injuries may find relief from this niche brand, the Veloci Mesa specifically is a wide toebox stability shoe.

Topo Vista Review | Great Cushion and Grip, But There’s a Catch

Can you both love and dislike a shoe? We're going to keep using it frequently but the Topo Vista also has some drawbacks.

TOPO MTN Racer 4 Review | More of a Good Thing

Looking for that trail shoe which can run and hike, good grip, good toe box? Let's talk about the Topo MTN Racer 4 and what our tester discovered.