14 results for tag: trail running

5 More Essential Skills to Improve Your Trail Running Game | Intermediate Trail Running Pt. 2

Welcome to part two of our Intermediate Trail guide! While we focused on things like technique, form, uphill/downhill running, and terrain reading in Part 1, today, we'll look at nutrition/hydration, strength/mobility, risk management, etiquette, and gear. Trail running in its core is easy, but once you have the basics down, ... More

How European Running Culture Blends City Running and Trails, from Pavement to Peak, from Parkrun to Pub

Four years ago, I moved (back) to Europe. You see, "back" is in parenthesis because, after spending the most formative years of my adult life in the US, I had become a whole new person. Most importantly, I had become a runner. I didn't expect the European running culture to be much different from what I knew from California. Oh ... More

5 Essential Skills to Improve Your Trail Running Game | Intermediate Trail Running Pt. 1

Trail running in its core is easy. It's basically a play in the woods. But once you have the basics down, the fun will move into getting good in increasingly difficult conditions. A couple years ago, we gave you a little introduction to trails. Now that you've had some time to put these tips into practice and learned to slow ... More

So You’ve Done a Marathon. What’s Your Next Challenge?

Have you gotten over the “I’m never doing this again” phase? Are you starting to think about what’s next? You could, in theory, do ‘this’ again. Or you could take it a step further. You’ve done the marathon. Now, you may want to find your next challenge after the marathon—and there’s a world of possibilities ... More

Hottest Running Destinations for 2025

Destination races are a great way to see the world, offering a unique opportunity to combine running and travel. Sometimes, signing up for a race can even help you finally make those plans and book those flights. If you're still unsure about your 2025 travel plans, here are 12 hand-picked running destinations eagerly awaiting ... More

Run Your Best Year Yet: Inspiration, Goal-Setting & Strategies for 2025 Success

Happy (almost) New Year! We hope that you're going to enjoy the celebrations because soon, it’ll be time to start training again. After the Holidays and, hopefully, lots of good-quality rest and recovery, you might be ready to head out of the door once more. January 1 is also the prime time for New Year resolutions; what will ... More

8 Ways to Conquer Cold Weather And Run Safely Anywhere, Anytime

As we head into the second—and definitely colder—half of winter, many runners might be struggling to keep up with their routines. And while a lot of them take the opportunity to enjoy some much-needed deep rest, there are as many of us who want to keep running and enjoy everything the season has to offer; bad weather and ... More

Top 8 Perfect Fall Runs for Fitness Lovers in San Francisco

Running in San Francisco during autumn is an experience unlike any other. With the city's iconic hills, ocean breezes, and breathtaking vistas, it's hard to find a better backdrop for your run. As the fall season rolls in, you'll notice the mild weather offering the perfect climate to lace up your sneakers and hit the roads and ... More

Trail and Ultra Running Special: From Inspiration to Know-How

Welcome to the Trail and Ultra Running Special! Whether you’re new to trails and have never heard of ultrarunning or you’re a seasoned trail beast who has run conquered distances some don’t even like to drive, this one’s for you. Written and edited by Pavlína Marek Sure, roads are great, especially when they take ... More

Cross-Training for Runners: Strength, Stability and Agility for Trails AND Pavement!

It’s no secret: cross-training is crucial support for your running goals. However, life often gets in the way. What’s more, in the crunch for time that can happen as training for your event gets more demanding, other kinds of workouts can take the back seat to the actual running/walking! And if you’re one of us getting ... More