Trail Running

Trail Running was the UK's first magazine devoted to the exciting, adventurous world of off-road running. Escape boring treadmills, knee-jolting tarmac and traffic fumes and join us in the fresh air as we help you discover Britain’s most awesome trails. In each issue you’ll find... - Mapped off-road routes - Inspirational places to run throughout the UK - More gear tests than any other running magazine - Expert training advice and fitness plans We also feature and interview record-breaking mountain runners, along with the best trail, obstacle and adventure races.

BREAKING NEW GROUND

MEET THE TEAM

RUNNING INSPIRATION • BE HERE, RUN THIS, FEEL FANTASTIC

Born to run • Millions of years of evolution have shaped you into the perfect running machine, say scientists. Here’s why...

AGAINST THE CLOCK

3.9 million

STARCH WARS • We look at two of the most popular carb accompaniments for a wide variety of dishes...

Lockdown boosts activity

Superfood Spotlight

Pill-popping perils

Teeth training

Under the microscope: Botox for injury

YOU MASK BE JOKING!

Pennine Way FKTs

60 SECONDS WITH... KIM COLLISON • On July 12, former British Trail Champ Kim Collison broke the record for most Lakeland peaks reached in 24-hours...

Fast in the fells! • Sabrina Verjee becomes a Wainwrights wonder

GTWS UK QUALIFIER ANNOUNCED

Leah goes solo in the south west

BETH DOES THE BOB

5 THINGS TO DO NOW...

ULTRA X IS RACING BACK

HURRAH!

ARGH!

DR EMMA SHORT • How lessons learned from a digital detox can benefit us all in the quest for a happier, healthier life

Gareth Nettleton • Trail runs provide a breath of fresh air in the ‘new normal’ for one of Strava’s head honchos

WHO IS GARETH?

‘Are you keen to get back racing?’ • Races are now able to start up again after pandemic restrictions but only by following strict safety guidelines. We wondered if this would ruin the experience for you...

#TrailShoeSelfie • Send us your shoe selfies and hashtag them on social media for a chance to feature in the next issue

Trail Running

Nailing the goal against all odds! • Some of our community have reached their 1000-mile target already, and there’s still time for you to do it, too

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Target autumn! • Make up for lost time with a lofty goal

Destination Bedgebury Pinetum • This amazing arboretum is just a short commute from London, nestling in Kent, the Garden of England. Truly, it’s a trail runner’s paradise

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Hit the north for the secret trail running paradise of Asturias • Trail runners seeking amazing routes, stunning scenery and an amazing adventure will be captivated by the breathtaking rolling green valleys and coastlines of Asturias in north-west Spain

From city... ...to summit • TR shows you how to discover some of the most life-affirming runs in the UK, either right on your doorstep or in surprisingly wild locations...

Discover what’s on your doorstep • It’s the easiest way to find local trails from your town or city

FIND FRESH TRAILS LOCALLY

NEVER GET LOST!

Top 5 city trails • Our pick of the UK’s best escapes from civilisation

Social distancing will not be an issue! • We show you 12 of the UK’s most remote trail routes out there to explore

Summit worth doing • Make trig point bagging your goal

BLAZING A TRAIL • TR heads to mid-Wales to meet Damian Hall, a beacon of our sport whose record-breaking exploits are setting the trail running world on fire

WHO IS...