Trail running to explore the unbeaten path
Sean 
Being properly kitted out for running in cold weather goes a long way in the fight for motivation to get out and actually run. Keeping as dry, comfortable, and warm as possible is key out on the trails. In this post I’ll cover my personal choices in trail running gear for Winter. As a note, … Read more
One thing we’re not short of here in the South Downs of the UK, is mushrooms. Especially at this time of the year. I enjoy spotting new mushrooms popping up on the trails I run, and get a kick out of finding super massive trail running fungus! I’m no expert when it comes to their … Read more
Here is a quick Saucony Peregrine 10 review update for the ST variant. Over the past two months, I’ve racked up a good 350km of distance on these light trail running shoes. I’ve run in a variety of different conditions and trails, and so thought it would be good to post an update on how … Read more
The wind whooshes past my head, undulating gusts catching the tiny hairs on my ear lobes. I become aware of the warm pulses of blood streaming into my ears as the breeze draws my attention there. Running for two hours or more usually brings about this sort of razor focus, as I seek inner peace, … Read more
A higher running cadence can help your feet hit the ground closer to mid-foot. This can reduce some slow-down caused by heel strikes. It can also reduce stress on your knees, hips, lower-back and skeletal system in general. I’ve been focusing on some running cadence training with two goals in mind: Training for a closer-to-mid-foot … Read more
With the global pandemic having started at the beginning of 2020, there are many interesting trends in exercise patterns. In this post I’ll explore the effect of lockdown on exercise patterns that I can clearly see in my own personal Strava activity history. With COVID-19 hitting and forcing many people to work from home and … Read more
Rolling your ankle on a run is the last thing anyone wants. It can happen to anyone, and could be your fault, or might just be plain bad luck. If you’re in the habit of performing the classic ankle roll, or have recently rolled your ankle, this post will help you with recovery, and prevent … Read more
There are plenty of things that can go wrong when out trail running. I’ve collated a list of some humourous (and not so humourous) mishaps that have happened to me over the years. With that said, here is my personal collection of trail running hazards and mishaps. Common Trail Running Hazards These are the more … Read more
Part of my enjoyment of trail running are the spectacular views that can be had if you pick a good area. I had the opportunity to do some coastal trail running in Suffolk (UK) this weekend, and was not disappointed. The strategy I employed for picking the trail today was very simple. I opened up … Read more
Recently I completed a shorter ultra trail run on parts of the Serpent Trail. I decided to go back and run the trail more closely this time around. My goal on this attempt was to run without skipping any segments and complete another South Downs ultra trail run on the Serpent Trail. The route I … Read more