Finding Gobi Book Review
Book review of Finding Gobi, the true story of Dion Leonard and his quest to find a stray Chinese dog who befriended him during a 250km ultramarathon.
Trail Running With Poles: Benefits, Disadvantages And Advice
A summary of the pros and cons of trail running with poles and some advice on how and when to use them to best effect during training and races.
The Best Real Food for Trail Running
Recommended best real food for trail running from experienced ultrarunners, including tips from Dean Karnazes, the Ultramarathon Man himself.
Declutter Your Life: Trail Runner Lifestyle
Living a modern everyday lifestyle, but doing so with meaning, not becoming overwhelmed and distracted by owning and being responsible for a…
The Benefits of Trail Running: Why We Run
The benefits of trail running are numerous - from the obvious fitness gains to completely changing your outlook on life. Here's why we love…
How to get rid of shin splints from running
Pain in the front of your shin is a common runner's problem. Here's how to get rid of shin splints for good, so you can get back to pain-free running.
Running Your First Trail Race: 10 Tips For A Great Race
Trail running is different to road running in many ways. In this post we share the key things you need to know before running your first trail race.
Treat Running Blisters: A How-To Guide
Here’s how I treat running blisters when I am unfortunate enough to get one during a run. How to treat running blisters during a run…
Trail Running Advice: From Our Runner Interviews Series
A selection of the best trail running advice from our trail runner interview series - interviews with inspiring trail runners from around the World
How To Treat Running Blisters [and Stop Getting Blisters from Running]
How to stop getting blisters from running (especially trail running as well as hiking) and how I choose to treat running blisters.
Salomon S-Lab Wings 8 Review
Review of Salomon S-Lab Wings 8 trail running shoes on Trail & Kale, dedicated to trail running and adventures in the UK and abroad.
Trail Running and Mindfulness
Trail running and Mindfulness go hand-in-hand. Here's how I get to that special state of being mindful while out running on the trails.
Still Not Bionic by Ira Rainey: A Great Read on Ultrarunning
Ira shows that there are some immense challenges out there, but these can be achieved with hard work, the right training and preparation, and,…
Salomon S-Lab XA Alpine trail running shoes
I was so excited to take delivery of the new Salomon S-Lab XA Alpine trail running shoes just in time for a trip to run in the mountains…
What It Means To Be a Plant-Based Runner
Why eat a plant-based diet, how it can help athletic performance as a plant-based runner, as well as your wellbeing and living a healthy,…
Matterhorn Ultraks 30k: an Alpine trail race around Zermatt
This was it, the race I’d been waiting to run all year: Matterhorn Ultraks, a trail race around Zermatt, in the beautiful Swiss Alps.
How To Carry Water When Running: Using Soft Flasks (Water Bottles) and Hydration Bladders
How to carry water when running, including the pros and cons of options including using a Camelbak-style hydration bladder and soft flask…
What You Can Learn From Running Injuries
How overcoming running injuries including blisters, shin splints, ITB pain, achilles pain and foot pain can ultimately make you a better,…