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.

FORGET THE PB

MEET THE TEAM

MEET YOUR COACHING TEAM

YOUR PERSONAL COACH • Trail Running’s expert team shares its decades of wisdom to help make you the best runner you can possibly be...

EXERCISES TO BOOST YOUR RUNS

RUNNING INSPIRATION • BE HERE, RUN THIS, FEEL FANTASTIC THERE WAS BARELY A DRY EYE AS THE UTMB MADE AN EMOTIONAL RETURN AFTER A YEAR AWAY

Hidden benefits • We know exercise is good for us, but science often pays some unexpected dividends

The power of exercise

Mighty supplement?

Cold calling

THE TASTE OF HARD TRAINING

Positive thinking

Spicy tuna wraps

Superfood Spotlight:

What a day! • Aleksandr Sorokin smashes world 24-hour record with 309km run

Race round-up • Results from the world of competition

PODCASTS FOR YOUR TRAIL & ULTRA FIX

Renwick runs every Welsh peak!

Feeling the burn

PAIN PREVENTION?

HURRAH!

ARGH!

TRAIL FILMS • Trail Running’s new regular series shines the spotlight on a fresh theme every issue

AMADO OTTLEY • The barefoot runner who averages 40 miles a week, in sandals, placed top-10 in his first multi-day 250k ultra!

WHO IS AMADO OTTLEY?

Is commercialism bad for trail running? • Some would say our sport becomes less pure as big business gets involved

YOU SAID

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

Trail Running

Challenge yourself • Pick a mini-goal to help you reach your 1000-mile target

ABOUT OUR #RUN1000MILES SPONSORS

WIN Runderwear Base Layer

Achieve a goal! • How to get involved in our 2021 challenge

Gearup for a perfect 2022 • Train harder, eat better, run faster… move to Italy. Verity Ockenden is doing all of the above and more. Here’s how you too can make the next 12 months A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

TAKE YOUR TIME

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

DETAILS MATTER

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

EATING ON THE MOVE

PLAN YOUR YEAR OF EVENTS

TRAIL RUNNING IS A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

MENORCA: MORE THAN JUST AN ISLAND

The Beautiful South EXPLORING THE TRAIL RUNNING OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND • Guidebook author Mark Rainsley reveals what he has learned from his recently completed five-year project to explore the trail running potential of the entire south of England…

IN PRAISE OF URBAN TRAILS • BY CHAR BINNS

Scotland’s best kept secret • If you’re travelling north to the trails, you won’t find a better B&B than this...

CHAR’S FAB FOUR MERSEYSIDE ROUTES

WELCOME TO The world of adventure • All the mileage, none of the misery... TR discovers the Silva Great Lakeland 3 Day could be the perfect place to dip your toe in the water of multi-day racing

WIN! A SILVA STRIVE LIGHT BACKPACK

12 ways to celebrate • Just completed the monster of all runs in a beautiful part of the countryside? You might be in serious need of refreshment...

SHOWING THE WAY • Sean Conway changed direction in life to become a record-breaking adventurer. He’s also a great choice to teach TR’s Paul...