Trail running to explore the unbeaten path
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
This post is going to cover my personal experience with a few different styles of headphones for trail running that I’ve tried. It will also go into a bit of detail on what I’ve settled on for now, the AfterShokz Aeropex. Update: The company has rebranded, and so these are now known as the Shokz … Read more
I haven’t always considered lightweight trail running shoes. I’ve always run in traditional, padded trail shoes, or normal padded road variants. My running style tends more toward a heel strike and so that extra padding really helps absorb the impacts. Lately, I’ve been interested in some of the proclaimed benefits of running barefoot or minimalist. … Read more