It's no secret that I'm a minimalist at heart, and unsurprisingly that minimalism spills into my running. There are countless products available for runners, most of which you can survive just fine without. If you've just started running, it might be tempting to go out and buy a bunch of running accessories. Expensive Shoes You …
Interview with Ryan Sandes
Yes, you read that right. This is an interview with Ryan Sandes. Ryan needs no introduction, so let's just straight to it. Ryan, it's an honour to have you on the blog. How are you doing? Great. Thanks for thinking of me. I'm doing good thanks. Looking forward to 2019. I guess I’ve had one …
The Benefits of Slacklining for Trail Runners
Slacklining started in the 1980s as a way for rock climbers to make the most of time spent waiting for bad weather to pass. It's now gaining popularity with runners, especially trail runners, as a strength training exercise. It has steadily gained exposure in urban areas, but can also be done out on the trail. …
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Interview with Kirra Balmanno
Kirra Balmanno is an impressively accomplished Australian mountain runner & veterinarian. She bought a one-way ticket to Europe in 2016 and fell in love with the mountains. Now she lives in the beautiful city of Innsbruck. Get ready for a little German lesson, and to learn about some Swiss snacks that you might like to …
Interview with Vlad Ixel
In 2012, Vlad Ixel decided it was time for a change, so he started running and switched to a vegan diet. It didn't take him long to climb the ladder of elite ultrarunning. By mid-2013 he had won the 75km Kep Ultra in Perth and set a new course record. Since then, Vlad has competed …
Interview with Lucy Bartholomew
Lucy Bartholomew, ultrarunning legend from Melbourne, Australia, has had an epic year. From winning Ultra-Trail Australia on her 21st birthday to finishing in third place in her first 100-mile race, you could say it's been a wild ride. 2018 has been a pretty big year. What was the highlight for you? There have been so …
The best trail running podcasts of 2018
These are some of the best trail running podcasts in 2018. If you haven't tried these out already, do yourself a favour. You may also be interested in my lists of the best blogs and Youtube channels. Trail Runner Nation - Awesome interviews, training advice, etc. Training for Ultra - Mix of elite interviews with …
The best trail running Youtube channels of 2018
These are some of the best trail running Youtube channels in 2018. If you haven't tried these out already, do yourself a favour. You may also be interested in my lists of the best blogs and podcasts. The Ginger Runner - This is how many of us got started in trail running. Ethan and Kim …
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The best trail running blogs of 2018
These are some of the best trail running blogs in 2018. If you haven't tried these out already, do yourself a favour. You may also be interested in my lists of the best Youtube channels and podcasts. Sage Canaday has a couple blogs - http://sagecanaday.com/ is an older one, but still entertaining. New posts are …
Tips for technical trail running
Technical trail running is characterised by the terrain being quite difficult to traverse. This may include obstacles such as rocks, loose surfaces, roots, mud, water, steep climbs and steep descents. Some technical sections may also require the use of the upper body in order to negotiate. Technical trail running is usually significantly slower than running on …