News & Stories4 Min Read AlastaironFebruary 3, 2026 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Outdoorsy Couples (His & Hers) Five free ways to say I love you outdoors, plus practical his and hers gear picks
7 Min Read AlastaironFebruary 2, 2026 Chirp Halo review: the wireless TENS/EMS recovery tool that’s easy to keep using Cordless pucks, a pocket remote, and a charging case turn quick relief… Reviews
6 Min Read AlastaironFebruary 1, 2026 Best magnesium for sleep in winter: what the evidence actually supports (and realistic recovery benefits too) Forms, dosing, food sources, and tempering the hype around magnesium… News & Stories Food & Drink Mind Fuel
4 Min Read AlastaironJanuary 31, 2026 IM8 vs AG1: the no-drama comparison (from someone who’s used both) What’s inside, how they feel day to day, and the quickest way to pick… Food & Drink
Shoe Reviews5 Min Read AlastaironMarch 27, 2017 Salomon S-Lab Sonic 2 – Road Running Shoe Review Review of Salomon's S-Lab Sonic 2 Road Running Shoe. A precise and compliant running shoe, S-LAB SONIC 2 is our athlete’s choice for competing…
Shoe Reviews3 Min Read HelenonMarch 20, 2017 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.
Travel1 Min Read AlastaironMarch 13, 2017 New Zealand Photography 2017 – IN PICTURES We love sharing community Trail Running pics and our own Landscape, Adventure & Travel photography on Instagram, so if you fancy seeing more…
Shoe Reviews3 Min Read AlastaironMarch 10, 2017 Inov-8 Roclite 290 Review – Trail Running Shoes Review of the Inov-8 Roclite 290 Trail Running Shoe - Inov-8's lightest, most flexible trail running shoe is designed for running fast over…
Mind Fuel3 Min Read HelenonMarch 7, 2017 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.
Travel2 Min Read AlastaironFebruary 21, 2017 Running the Abel Tasman Coastal Track, New Zealand One of the key attractions for us in planning a visit to the Abel Tasman National Park during our trip to New Zealand was to…
Running Gear Reviews4 Min Read AlastaironDecember 23, 2016 Gore Running Wear Fusion: Apparel Range For Trail Running With its FUSION line, GORE RUNNING WEAR have developed a high-quality range of clothing that is very nicely designed with the ultra trail…
Running Gear Reviews4 Min Read HelenonDecember 11, 2016 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,…
News & Stories2 Min Read AlastaironDecember 6, 2016 Join the Trail & Kale Strava Running Club Join the Trail & Kale Strava Running Club: for all runners and adventure lovers. On this page, you can find out more about the club and a link…
Shoe Reviews4 Min Read HelenonOctober 6, 2016 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…
Food & Drink4 Min Read HelenonAugust 31, 2016 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,…
Race Reports8 Min Read HelenonAugust 28, 2016 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.
Race Reports7 Min Read AlastaironAugust 27, 2016 Matterhorn Ultraks 46K – Skyrunning in the Swiss Alps The Matterhorn Ultraks 46k Skyrace has been in the diary for nearly a year and so it was always going to be the…
News & Stories1 Min Read AlastaironAugust 14, 2016 What to pack for a Mountain Marathon: Matterhorn Ultraks Check out our first video blog! We have wanted to start vlogging for a while, but waited until we had the right kit to do some good quality…
Race Reports6 Min Read AlastaironAugust 7, 2016 Buff Epic Trail – A Skyrunning Adventure through the Spanish Pyrenees Racing the Buff Epic Trail Half Marathon at the Skyrunning World Championships in the Spanish Pyrenees. Trail & Kale had a great weekend with…
Mind Fuel5 Min Read HelenonJuly 30, 2016 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…
Mind Fuel4 Min Read HelenonJuly 30, 2016 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,…
Race Reports7 Min Read HelenonJuly 27, 2016 Running the Ridgeway: Race to the Stones ultramarathon 2016 Overview This race is billed as ‘the UK’s most popular ultra marathon’, with c.2,500 runners and walkers registering…