It’s OK to Chill Out
We love to see pictures and hear stories of people out enjoying nature, being active and taking on big challenges and inspiring others. What…
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.
Benefits of a Running Streak: Accelerated Fitness Gains
Benefits of a running streak to improve your running and not just end up over-trained. I've interpreted the run streak principle differently…
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.
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.
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,…
How to balance working full time and finding time to run
When having a ‘traditional’ training plan doesn’t work for you and you need to find time to run.
Blisters on the ball of my foot: caused by gait, not shoes
I used to suffer from awful blisters because of how I ran. This is how I overcame them and went on to run marathons and ultra-distances with…
Keeping fit while working away
Maintaining a balance and keeping fit while away from home is difficult: without access to your usual facilities, having your evening dinners…
Wearing calf guards can help with shin splints
Here's why I often wear calf guards for running on paved surfaces: because I found that wearing calf guards can help with shin splints, both…