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Running 50 Miles on the Serpent Trail

July 26, 2021July 16, 2021 by Sean

I recently completed my first 50 mile (80km) trail run, set mostly over the Serpent Trail here in England. Running 50 miles is now an accomplishment I can put behind … Read more

Categories Goals, Trail Running Tags 50 miles, 80k, serpent trail, trail running, ultra, ultra marathon 2 Comments

And Into The Forest I Go – A Short Visual Story

April 23, 2021 by Sean
forest

This is a quick post about a short inspirational trail running video I made titled “And into the forest I go”. The title is part of a trail running quote … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags forest, inspiration, meditation, short film, trail running Leave a comment

South Downs Trail Running

March 26, 2021 by Sean
woodland at sunset

I am lucky to live (curently) right on the edge of the South Downs National Park in South East England. The South Downs has so much to offer for trail … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags conford, frensham, grayswood, haslemere, liphook, serpent trail, south downs, south downs national park, south downs way, trail running Leave a comment

Inspiring Trail Running Quotes

February 7, 2021 by Sean
trail running quotes, inspiring mountain view

What Can Trail Running Quotes Provide? Personally, I enjoy finding motivating trail running quotes that have importance or greater meaning at that point in time. Here’s a list of benefits … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags inspiration, inspiring, motivational, quotes, trail running 1 Comment

Trail Running Motivation – Become The Best Runner You Can Be

January 28, 2021 by Sean
trail running motivation when the going gets tough

Looking at some quotes recently thinking about trail running motivation, I noticed this one in particular: If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags cold, inspiration, motivation, running, snow, trail running, trails 1 Comment

The Sun Sets on 2020, A Trail Running Recap

January 9, 2021 by Sean
sun setting over the south downs. 2020 trail running

2020 was an exceptional year for most. Many routines and schedules were turned upside down. This fact was certainly the case here in the UK from about March and April … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags 2021, goals, running, statistics, summary, trail running Leave a comment

Trail Running Fungus Collection in Autumn

November 7, 2020 by Sean
trail running fungus

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 … Read more

Categories Nature, Trail Running Tags autumn, fungus, mushrooms, trail running Leave a comment

Sensations of Freedom on the Trails

October 25, 2020 by Sean
dandelion blowing in the wind

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 … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags freedom, meditation, running, sensations, trail running Leave a comment

Trail Running Hazards and Mishaps

September 11, 2020 by Sean
trail running hazards in the woods

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 … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags ankle roll, bee sting, brambles, flies, hazards, mishaps, rocks, sprained ankle, stinging nettle, trail running, tree roots Leave a comment

Coastal Trail Running in Dunwich, Suffolk, UK

September 6, 2020 by Sean
coastal trail running, Dunwich, Suffolk.

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 … Read more

Categories Trail Running Tags coastal trail running, Dunwich, Suffolk, trail running Leave a comment
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