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.

Team work

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...

MEET YOUR COACHING TEAM

HOW TO GOAL SET EFFECTIVELY

7 of the best places to run • The ‘Natural Wonders of the UK’ was devised to inspire native exploration. Here, the Merrell Trail Team presents a trail running guide to its seven beauty spots

Exploding the myths • How some recent science is changing our thinking when it comes to running

Built to run?

Roll with it

Superfood Spotlight

Coffee boost

Exercise fights cancer cells

THE POWER OF PARKRUN

Grilled chicken with veggies

Protect the peat • Inov-8 gives Black Friday the heave-ho, partnering with Cumbrian Wildlife Trust to drive down carbon emissions

BRIAN WOOD • We spoke to Brian after he completed 25 marathons in 25 days to honour fallen servicepeople from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Allen storms back to winning ways • Fitting Madeira Island Ultra win for US star

100 MILES FOR SENSATIONAL SINFIELD

5 DATES FOR YOUR 2022 DIARY

TRAIL TRANSFER NEWS!

Cheviot Goat off... again!

HURRAH!

ARGH!

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

JULIA ROBINSON • How becoming a mother for the fifth time led to a love and a knack for trail running

WHO IS JULIA ROBINSON?

HIDEO TAKANO • Meet the runner who made the finish line of the Tor des Géants despite blacking out twice due to a snake bite

WHO IS HIDEO TAKANO?

YOU SAID

Trail Running

What #Run1000 Miles is all about • Even if you don’t hit the target, the key is aiming to enjoy the journey

Go green, wear a ruff! • Show your allegiance with our #Run1000Miles headwear

ABOUT OUR #RUN1000MILES SPONSORS

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

Your run • Trail Running takes an in-depth look at exactly what happens to your body at every stage of your run, and the multitude of benefits that make every step of the journey worthwhile

PREPARING TO RUN

Boosting the body • The health benefits of trail running could be your greatest motivation

SUSTAINABILITY What should I be doing?

Tips for running success • Good advice doesn’t have to boring, says top coach Robbie Britton…

Time to go climatarian? • Discover how an eco-friendly diet can boost your health and help save the planet

Simple steps to change

HIGH TIME FOR A RACE • One man’s journey from pan-flat road events to the mountainous Ultra Trail World Tour

Don't be frightened to target new peaks

AUSTRIAN ENERGY BARS

Run and go • TR’s quick guide to the Mozart 100 and all the city of Salzburg has to offer

The Highlands' spiciest ridgelines • Four of Scotland's most technical and spectacular ridges, rated for their ability to get the adrenaline pumping!

Preparation is key

WHO IS EMMA?

Go well equipped • These are not easy runs, so make sure you dress – and pack...