How to Find Trails to Run
Something we often hear from people who want to start trail running is “where can I run?” If they’re a runner that predominantly uses the road, they can probably tell you how far it is [...]
How to Avoid Chafing When Running
No doubt, many of you will have suffered from chafing while running. If not then you are lucky but that's not to say that you won't at some point in your running journey. Usually chafing [...]
The Benefits of Paddle Boarding for Runners
While a massive advocate of cross training, I’m not always great at practising what I preach. I tend to go through phases. Outdoor strength training, cycling, hiking, aerobic classes… I’ve done them all to compliment [...]
Trail Running for Beginners
We spend an awful lot of time writing about trail running - how to run uphill, how to run downhill, how to deal with different terrain, which shoes to wear etc. In fact, there is [...]
Red on Socks Review
As runners who are always looking for the most comfortable and effective gear, we were particularly interested to try a pair of Red on Socks and see how they compare to our other favourite socks [...]
Running a Fell Race
I’ve been running trail for years, mostly local stuff around the Mendip Hills, venturing over to the Black Mountains on occasion and running various routes there. I’ve always been blown away by the beauty of the [...]
Dartmoor Discovery 2022 – Managing Expectations
Thanks to Kieron Summers for writing this guest post for us. You may recall last year, he kindly wrote a post on his experience of winning the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra 2021. This was his experience [...]
Tips and Advice for Running with Your Period
As a female runner, I have suffered terribly at the hands of my menstrual cycle to the point where I have messed up a few shorter races and a marathon! For years now, I have [...]
How Can Trail Running Improve Your Road Running?
While there is much to be said for specificity of training and focusing on the event you are training for, this doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy trail running. In fact, it can complement your [...]
Best Waterproof Trail Running Shoes 2022
Which are the best trail waterproof running shoes and are they worth the investment? Both are questions asked by many a keen trail runner, especially during the wetter months/rainy season, and that often pop up in [...]