trail running, training, science, plant based, minimalism
I thought I'd make a list of gift ideas for trail runners, partly for myself and partly as a resource for others. Often when people ask me what I want for birthdays or Christmas, I can't think of anything. Trail running doesn't require a lot of equipment, and usually, the things I need, I've already …
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 …
If you're going to the gym to bust out some kilometres on the treadmill or do some weights, trail running shoes will work just fine. If, on the other hand, you're planning to do an aerobics class, trail running shoes will work, but they might not give you the most enjoyable experience. Trail running shoes …
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On long runs, you will need to consume food on the go. What to eat and how much to eat will be different for each runner and will depend on multiple factors. This article serves as a rough guide, but each runner will need to experiment to work out what works best for them. Eating …
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It's not long ago that I was new to trail running. Here are some tips that I think would have helped me to keep things in perspective. There's no shortage of beginner tips out there already, so this is my unique perspective on it. Keep it simple You don't need any special gear to get …
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Like any specialised field, trail running and ultrarunning are full of strange terms that are quite perplexing to the beginner. Some of them are even perplexing to the experienced trail runner. Here is a collection of some of the jargon I've come across in my travels with the trail running community. Some of these are …
Strength training is a critically important part of a trail runner's program, but one that's overlooked far too often. Runners want to spend their spare time running. They don't want to waste it beefing up in the gym. Trail runners, especially, want to spend their time outdoors, enjoying nature. Would you rather be stuck in …
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Having your eyes water when you run can be annoying. There are a few reasons why your eyes might be watering, and a few solutions to the problem. Essentially, it boils down to excessive tear production or poor tear draining. But if it only starts being a problem when you run, then excessive tear production …
Running can be great for weight loss, but to maximise its effectiveness, you need to incorporate some high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This elevates the heart rate for relatively short bursts with lower intensity periods in between. The great news for trail runners is that running on hills provides the perfect conditions for building interval training …
I’ve been running in the Altra Escalante 1.0 for the past year. These are my primary shoes for non-trail running. I’ve put an impressive number of kilometres into them and I must say they’ve served me well. They’ve done nearly 2000km (1242 miles) and to be honest, they still feel pretty good. And that’s just …
