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.

Amazing trails

MEET THE TEAM

RUNNING INSPIRATION • BE HERE, RUN THIS, FEEL FANTASTIC

Recover quicker • What the latest science findings tell us about methods of recuperating

Pole position

TIME TO PROVE IT • Which bread rises to the occasion for runners?

Superfood Spotlight:

Best foot forward

Looks are deceiving

WOMEN ARE BETTER AT PACING

Exercise boosts cancer prognosis

Ultra Trail World Tour heads to Snowdonia • Welsh course confirmed as a new fixture on the 2021 series’ journey across the globe

Huge losses for the trails

REUSE THOSE SHOES • ReRun Clothing now recycles footwear

Kenya hits the trails

5 FILMS FOR THOSE WINTER EVENINGS

No 24-hour record for Kilian & Co

CARBON PLATES HIT THE DIRT!

HURRAH!

ARGH!

HELEN JENKINS MBE • The Welsh-born queen of the triathlon scene tells TR how getting off-road not only benefits her health and general well-being, but has also reignited her passion for running

DORA ATIM • The founder of Ultra Black Running and Last Pick AC explains the importance of building the confidence and representation of marginalised groups on the trails

WE ASKED YOU... ‘What are your favourite cross-training activities? • We surveyed our #Run1000Miles Facebook group, who – it turns out – live a particularly varied exercise life!

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

TRAIL RUNNING

We’re behind you all the way! • Our inspirational #Run1000Miles group supported each other to achieve something amazing last year. 2021 is your time to shine...

Shout it out!

2021 ruff

ABOUT OUR #RUN1000MILES SPONSORS

Best foot forward • How to get involved in our 2021 challenge

Destination Northumberland • England’s most north-easterly corner is not only bristling with historic sites and jaw-dropping scenery, but also some of the best trail running routes the country has to offer, as TR’s weekend away in the land of St Cuthbert reveals

All basics covered • The best places to sleep, eat and run in the area

THANKS TO

15 ways to run further in 2021 • If you’re looking to step up your distance, whether it’s from a 5k to a 10k, a marathon to an ultra – or to complete TR’s #Run1000Miles challenge – here’s how to build endurance and tick off the miles

Must-dos for a fabulous year • Incorporate these 12 scientifically proven tips into your schedule for 2021 and it’ll be an amazing year, says Professor John Brewer

IN AT THE DEEP END • Paul Halford took on three back-to-back marathons on the South West Coast Path. His legs survived to tell the tale...

The coast path FKT • Running about 80 miles in three days along the Cornish cliffs is difficult enough. But what does it take to run the entire 630 miles of the South West Coast Path in a little over 10 days?

Recharge the batteries • James Sadlier adds sea swimming and yoga to his trail running on a revitalising getaway to south Devon

THE perfect HOLIDAY • Forced to shelve their...