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

The best women's running leggings 2025: for getting out in the colder months
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

The best sports bras for running 2025: for support and comfort
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

Brooks Divide trail running shoe review
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

Running shorts vs tights: what to wear?
By Casey Blaine published
We weigh in on running shorts vs tights for comfort and performance in all conditions

Camelbak Octane 18 Hydration Pack review: an impressive multitasker
By Casey Blaine published
Spacious and tough enough for burly adventures, the Camelbak Octane 18 Hydration Pack is surprisingly light and lithe

Inov-8 Race Ultra Pro 5 Vest review: a surprising amount of storage for something so stripped back
By Casey Blaine, Brian Metzler published
A lightweight, trail race backpack, the Inov-8 Race Ultra Pro 5 Vest sports a minimalist design

Nathan VaporKrar 12L review: a feature-packed hydration pack for ultra runners
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

Osprey Skarab 22 daypack review: a classic design for leisurely hikes
By Casey Blaine published
A smallish but roomy day-hiking pack, the Osprey Skarab 22 daypack also boasts hydration capability

Osprey Skimmer 28 women’s daypack review: a classic design with with added hydration capability
By Casey Blaine published
A solid, functional, classic hiking pack, the Osprey Skimmer 28 also boasts a 2.5L reservoir

Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 5.0 review: versatile, roomy and rugged
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

Camelbak Zephyr Vest hydration pack review: versatile and with excellent storage capacity
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

Nathan Trail-Mix 7L review: a super-comfortable women’s hydration backpack at a good price
By Casey Blaine published
Lightweight, flexible and comfortable, the Nathan Trail-Mix 7L is wonderfully wearable

5 non-running uses for your running leggings: from yoga to travelling in comfort
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

Salomon ADV Skin 8 review: a spacious hydration pack for trail runs and longer adventures
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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