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.

IT’S BAGGING TIME

MEET THE TEAM

RUNNING INSPIRATION • BE HERE, RUN THIS, FEEL FANTASTIC

Raise your game • Whether you’re looking for performance or fitness, the latest science has some insights

Keeping the tank topped up

CONVICTED CEREAL THRILLERS • Which of these two breakfast favourites is the healthier to opt for?

Superfood Spotlight

The eyes have it

Weight... What?

Under the microscope: Prolyl hydroxylase 3

Going downhill fast • Quite literally! At Austria’s Inov-8 Descent Race...

60 SECONDS WITH... JOHN KELLY

FINLAY WILD TAKES RAMSAY ROUND RECORD

BEST FOOT FORWARD

5 THINGS TO DO NOW...

Alison Walker nails solo ‘Smog Graham’

HURRAH!

ARGH!

Katie Piper • Like so many of us, presenter and model Katie Piper restarted running during lockdown

WHO IS KATIE?

KEEP IT GOING

SECRET TRAILS • Photographer and runner David Miller unexpectedly stumbled across a trail uncharted and unknown to many...

WHO IS DAVID MILLER?

? WE ASKED YOU... ‘What most irritates you when you’re on a run?’ • We surveyed our #Run1000Miles Facebook group, who filled us in on their pet mid-workout peeves

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

TRAIL RUNNING

Time to finish with a flourish • In the weirdest year most of us can remember, our Facebook group members have piled on the miles to achieve something amazing

La Sportiva Jackal shoes worth £130

Final miles • Make sure you end 2020 on a high note

ABOUT OUR #RUN1000MILES SPONSORS

Destination Haldon Forest Park • On the eastern edge of Dartmoor lies a trail runner’s dream: the marked trails and remarkable atmosphere of one of Devon’s hidden gems

View finders • Running the Lake District’s 214 peaks promises punishing ascents and picturesque panoramas

WHAT IS A WAINWRIGHT?

The first Wainwright • An adventure 90 years in the making

Alf’s personal favourite • It’s not often you climb a 30ft rock on a wooden staircase. But this is just the start at Grange Fell, writes Nick Hallissey

THE FAST LANE • For someone who claims not to be a real runner, Sabrina Verjee has put together some amazing feats this year

WAINWRIGHTS

PENNINE WAY

Preparing for an FKT • Sabrina Verjee has proved to be something of a master when it comes to FKTs. Here are a few more insights into how she succeeds...

Parallel Paths • Trail Running starts a vital conversation with runners from diverse backgrounds

MAFIA MOVES • Meet the North London running group blazing their own trail

ALTERNATIVE REALITY • How the experience of two runners differs due to the colour of their skin

The finish line is in sight! • To round off the final months of this year’s #Run1000Miles challenge, why not set yourself some mini challenges to make the home straight even more fun? Here are 20 ideas to end the year on a high...

It’s all about the journey

In your own words... •...