How to Trail Run
A cohesive collection of more than 30 in-depth articles explaining how to trail run effectively and enjoyably.
Tove Alexandersson and Elhousine Elazzaoui won the Zegama Marathon on Sunday! Read our results article for the full race story and to access all our post- and pre-race interviews with top athletes.
An Introduction to Trail Racing, Part 2: Tips for Race Day
Getting ready for your first trail race? Here’s part two of our two-part guide to preparing for your first trail race.
An Introduction to Trail Racing, Part 1: Pre-Race Preparation
Want to try trail racing? Here’s part one of our two-part guide to preparing for your first trail race.
An Introductory Guide to Foot Care for Running
These basic tips should help prevent major foot issues while running.
Extreme Weather and Terrain: A Trail Runner’s How-To
A how-to on managing severe weather and terrain written for newer trail runners.
A Trail Runner’s Guide to Sharing the Trail with Wildlife
Use this guide to respect and be safe around wild animals while trail running.
A Trail Runner’s Guide to Caring for the Trails
Use this guide to take care of the wild places through which you run.
Basic Backcountry Skills for New Trail Runners
Having backcountry skills will not only keep you safe, but can allow you to explore more remote trails and vistas.
An Introduction to Healthy Running and Living
While training hard is important, it’s just as important to find balance among all our life’s responsibilities.
The Basics of Creating a Training Plan
A how-to for putting together your own trail running training plan.
Training for the Trail, Part 4: Hill Workouts
How hill workouts can help new trail runners grow strong, fast, and confident on the trails.
Training for the Trail, Part 3: Speedwork
A basic how-to on speedwork for runners just getting into trail running.
Training for the Trail, Part 2: Long Runs
An introduction to long runs and how to execute them in your trail running training.
Training for the Trail, Part 1: Easy Runs and Recovery Runs
How easy runs and recovery runs are part of a balanced training program for trail running.
Into the Night: An Introduction to Running at Night
Read this introductory how-to for to running at night.
The Basics of Running Safely in Hot Weather
Read this introductory how-to for to running safely in hot weather.
Fuel Up: An Introduction to Fueling for Trail Running
Read this introduction to trail running fueling to learn about when and how to fuel while trail running.
Trail Running Hydration: The Quick and Dirty
Learn the basics of trail running hydration, including drinking to thirst and carrying water on the run.
Trail Tools, Part 1: Shoes
An introduction to trail running shoes and how they can aid your off-road running.
Turn for the Best: Tackling Turns in Trail Running
The basics of how to turn efficiently and safely while trail running.
An Introduction to Downhill Trail Running Techniques
An introduction to techniques for trail running downhill.
Going Up: An Introduction to Uphill Trail Running Techniques
An introduction to techniques for trail running uphill.
