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.

In the long run

MEET THE 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...

GETTING BACK TO TRAINING

RUNNING INSPIRATION • BE HERE, RUN THIS, FEEL FANTASTIC

Run for your life • Recent scientific studies continue to show the medical benefits of aerobic exercise such as running

HEALTH NEWS

Lentil soup

Patagonia invests in the climate • Company founder Yvon Chouinard puts his money firmly where his mouth is...

HURRAH!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH

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

DAN GRIMSHAW • Dan loves a long run off the beaten path, but how did he find a coping strategy to overcome one beast of an ultra?

KATE AVERY • The track and cross-country star’s only regret about making the switch to mountain running is that she didn’t do it sooner…

WE ASKED YOU...? Why do you run? • It's hard work sometimes but well worth it, as the #Run1000Miles Facebook group told us...

Trail Running

The final countdown • The finish line is in sight, but how close are you reaching your 1000 miles target? Some of you got there a while ago, while some are cutting it fine. Here’s how to get through the final two months...

Achieve a goal! • How to get involved in our 2022 challenge

YOU ARE READY! TAKE A CRASH COURSE IN ULTRA-DISTANCE RUNNING • No matter what you think now, the fact remains that we all have an ultra in us. And even if you’re new to trail running, the next six pages will start that journey for you...

It's all downhill from here! • Big trail races, a UTMB debut and the World Masters Championships... TR editor Paul Larkins might be staring down the barrel of a bus pass, but he’s certainly been making the most of 2022!

TESTING TIMES • TR meets Charlotte Hurst, whose ultra-running exploits prove that Type-1 diabetics can excel in the toughest conditions...

A LESSON LEARNED

CENTRAL PERKS • Motivation: that’s the key to running. Des Rhule, part of the Ellis Brigham team at the Covent Garden store, is highlighting how runners can achieve their dreams. At the same time, he’s explaining where this lunchtime trail run will take us...

Q & A • Answers to your questions and training tips from the top running experts

You can reach your goals • We all want to make our running dreams a reality. Here’s how to make it happen

How to hit the perfect peak • Trail Running columnist and multiple world champion Jon Albon shares his insights on reaching the startline in tip-top shape

Feeling on top of the world • Fatima Painda has harnessed her prowess as a track runner to experience the ultimate high: completing her first mountain races

Life begins at 50 (miles) • TR investigates why so many veteran runners are lining up for ultras, and what effect ageing has on our ability to perform at our best

Breaking new ground • Cult US running brand Tracksmith enters the ‘all roads’ shoe market with the Eliot Runner

Time for a change • Autumn demands a versatile wardrobe....