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.

Distant dreams

MEET THE TEAM

SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW PERSONAL COACH • TR’s resident experts provide you with the insight only we can. Get set to make 2021 your best running year yet...

MEET YOUR COACHING TEAM

YOUR FOCUS FOR SPRING

Add these exercises to your schedule...

RUNNING INSPIRATION • BE HERE, RUN THIS, FEEL FANTASTIC

Getting an edge • How the latest science suggests we can make small gains

Cold comfort

Hearty news

All in the genes?

RESET YOUR CLOCK

Super food Spotlight:

Under the microscope: Gene therapy and exercise

World trail champ to be crowned in Thailand • Far East hosts World Championships, while Ultra Trail World Tour dates also announced...

Let’s run LEJOG!

Britain on the move

FKTs YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

TRAIL RUNNERS DOMINATE THE ROADS

HURRAH!

ARGH!

JENSEN BUTTON • No stranger to speed and pace, F1 ace Jensen Button is not only an incredible driver, but also an avid trail runner

WHO IS JENSEN BUTTON?

VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE... AND YOUR TRAINING! • Why balancing your rest and stress is the key to success

WHO IS KIERAN?

WE ASKED YOU... ‘What’s your favourite race distance?’ • We surveyed our #Run1000Miles Facebook group, who let us know how far they're prepared to go to satisfy their competitive urges...

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

TRAIL RUNNING

Use mini goals to reach the line • Setting small targets on the way to hitting your #Run1000Miles goal, as some of our challengers have, can give you extra motivation

Best foot forward • How to get involved in our 2021 challenge

2021 ruff

ABOUT OUR #RUN1000MILES SPONSORS

YOUR PERSONAL COACH • Plan and prepare for the best results

Destination Merrick • Trail Running heads to the Southern Uplands in pursuit of Britain’s longest view

Trail Running readers’ favourite vantage points

HARD-WON VICTORIES • Living with autism, Sam Holness has had to overcome preconceptions, particularly when it comes to sport. His story – and those of two Trail Running readers – is that of triumph in the face of adversity

YOUR PERSONAL COACH • Start slow and reap the rewards

TWO’S COMPANY • For partners Paul Tierney and Sarah McCormack, a mutual love of trail running brings them even closer

YOUR PERSONAL COACH • How to get your partner into running

Speed training on the fells • While the Lake District is perfect for a scenic jog, what if you need to put in some quality speed sessions? Sarah says the fells have all you need...

MEET THE EXPERTS

COOL RUNNING • You thought the UK was cold when it snowed this winter? Consider how Simon Dicks felt running a five-day Swedish ultra in -35°C!

YOUR PERSONAL COACH • Layering is the secret all year round

My life in shoes • 40 years ago, when Sarah Rowell started running, the choice of shoe types and the brands selling them was tiny. Here, she takes a personal look at the evolution of running footwear...