Trail Running

Trail Running was the UK's first magazine devoted to the exciting, adventurous world of off-road running. Escape boring treadmills, knee-jolting tarmac and traffic fumes and join us in the fresh air as we help you discover Britain’s most awesome trails. In each issue you’ll find... - Mapped off-road routes - Inspirational places to run throughout the UK - More gear tests than any other running magazine - Expert training advice and fitness plans We also feature and interview record-breaking mountain runners, along with the best trail, obstacle and adventure races.

WARMING TO THE TASK

THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

RUNNING INSPIRATION • BE HERE, RUN THIS, FEEL FANTASTIC

THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP • Recent scientific studies investigate the relationships between sleep, health and exercise...

Under the microscope: Nike Vaporfly 4%

CAFFEINE CHOICES • Most of us are partial to a cuppa, but which should you go for?

IN DEEP WATER

Trying to lose weight?

PULL YOUR SOCKS UP

Don’t think, just run!

Split times • In our continuing series, we look at how running itself has changed over time...

FIONA RUSSELL • After finding the key to injury-proofing herself at half a century, Fiona is now feeling much more like a spring chicken than an old bird...

History woman • Jasmin Paris’s Spine Race win causes global sensation

60 SECONDS WITH... JO MEEK • The GB trail-running ace talks injuries, UTMB and what the year ahead holds for her...

TWITTER QUOTE

FLYING THE FLAG • Strong GB teams announced for Trail World Champs

Northern exposure • British duo set Cape Wrath FKT in winter

Coasting it

THINGS TO DO NOW

CAIRNGORMS TO CAPITAL

HURRAH!

ARGH!

Charlie Martin • TR meets the racing driver with a 1hr 22min half-marathon PB and a deep-rooted love of running in the mountains

WIN! Get set for your best spring ever! • Win £250 with sportsshoes.com to spend on Inov-8's new range

‘Which surface do you prefer to run on?’ • We asked members of our #Run1000Miles Facebook community about their favourite underfoot conditions.

#TrailShoeSelfie • Send us your shoe selfies and hashtag them on social media for a chance to feature in the next issue

Make 2019 a year to treasure • Join the 1000-mile trail running challenge that’s changing lives for the better, one stride at a time

NEW FROM OUR SPONSORS

How to sign up • 6 steps to getting involved in 2019

Get your own #Run1000miles ruff for only £7.50! • Get with the Trail Running in-crowd and order your ruff today

Nail your first race • GB international Tom Evans explains how to make the most out of your debut

King OF THE Mountains • KILIAN JORNET – THE GREATEST TRAIL RUNNER ON EARTH – TALKS ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM NAILING THE WORLD’S HIGHEST PEAKS TO PREPARING FOR YOUR NEXT RACE

WHO IS KILIAN JORNET?

Kilian’s race tips • Five bits of pro advice from the greatest trail racer of all

CONQUER CUMBRIA • The Lake District isn’t all five-star difficulty. Follow our user-friendly routes and tips for a top trail running weekend in Ambleside

I DID IT!

Lakeland wisdom • Make the most of your visit with our local tips

3 inspiring Scottish loch runs • They’re wild, beautiful and awesome to run around. Here’s our pick of the best loch runs Scotland has to offer

5 lochside races • Challenge yourself to a real waterside workout

MY favourite HILL • Looking for a combination of inspirational scenery and convenience? Trail running supremo Nicky Spinks has just the venue: Back Tor in the Peak District

TOUGH TIMES

Get ready for some serious...