Trail running to explore the unbeaten path
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
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
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
Recently I combined a segment of trails that I often run, with a part of the Serpent Trail route in the South Downs National Park. For those unaware, this area is located in the UK. This combination of routes formed the basis of my own, custom Serpent Trail ultra run. I’m not a huge fan … Read more
Before you head off and hit the trails for any ultra marathon trail distance, it’s a good idea to do your ultra trail running preparation (aside from the obvious training and exercise of course!) First off, this is based purely on my own experience, and should not be a set-in-stone recipe for ultra trail running … Read more
What are the signs of a great trail run for you? There are a multitude of amazing sights, sounds and experiences to be had on just about any trail. I’ve gathered up some photos of amazing sunsets, trail views, and creatures, racking up a number of unfortunate scrapes, scuffs and other injuries whilst at it. … Read more