Trail Running Blog
Gear guides, race stories, and training tips for your next trail running adventure.
How to Recover After a Long Run: Trail Race Recovery Tips
A long trail run can leave you dehydrated, glycogen-depleted, and sore from hours of climbing and descending. The first few hours and the next 48 hours matter most. This guide explains what to eat ...
Ultra Trail Grand Colombier: France Mountain Run Guide
Set in France's Bugey Mountains between Geneva and Lyon, Ultra Trail Grand Colombier is a tough mountain race that's right up the street of anyone after a proper alpine challenge. The courses mix s...
How Franco Collé Won His Fourth TOR330 Title
In September 2023, Italian mountain specialist Franco Collé etched his name deeper into the history books by taking his fourth win in this 330-kilometre beast that cuts right through the Italian Al...
How Do You Pace Yourself When Running: Trail Race Strategy
Trail running calls for a different pacing game altogether. On the road, you can often cruise along at a steady clip and let that carry you through. On the trail, though, every climb, every descent...
Montreux Trail Race: Switzerland Distance and Terrain
The Montreux Trail Festival is a very different prospect from most UK trail races. You start beside Lake Geneva and head straight up into the Swiss Alps, with long grinds, technical trails, and ste...
How to Lace Running Shoes to Prevent Heel Slip on Trails and Downhills
Whether you're picking your way down slick, muddy descents in the Peak District or tackling rough, technical trails anywhere across the UK, a secure fit is non‑negotiable. Heel slip can turn a good...
How to Train for High Altitude Trail Running: Breathing, Pace, and Endurance
For UK trail runners who know the Peak District hills, the Welsh valleys, or the Scottish Highlands inside out, racing at altitude is a whole different ball game. As rugged as our terrain can be, e...
Crossing Switzerland Ultra Trail Race Guide and Route Info
For many British ultra-runners, there comes a point when the Bob Graham Round, Lakeland 100, or even the Dragons Back Race no longer feels quite enough. If you're looking for an event that pushes w...
How to Build Your Running Endurance: Training Tips
Whether you're training for your first 10K, building towards a half marathon, or simply looking to make your weekend runs feel more comfortable, improving your endurance comes down to one thing: co...
Kailas FUGA Athletes Dominate Podium at 2026 Dolomiti Extreme Trail
Caption: 2026 FUGA Dolomiti Extreme Trail winner Gionata COGLIATI Val Di Zoldo, Italy - 16th June, 2026: Global trail running brand Kailas FUGA celebrated eleven podium finishes, including four vic...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Mud: How to Choose Grip for Sloppy Trails
Whether you're grinding through the Peak District's winter bogs, threading through rain-soaked woodlands in the Surrey Hills, or toeing the line at a classic fell race, one thing stays reliably unr...
What Is a Good Cadence for Running: Trail Running Pace Guide
Whether you're grinding up a muddy technical trail in Wales or cruising through local woodland paths, getting your running rhythm right is key to staying efficient and lasting the distance. Road ru...
