When it comes to training for trail running, I will be the first to admit that I’m extremely fortunate to live in the mountains of southern Spain. Just a few hundred yards from my front door is the...

I must admit that when I was a young runner I never had any calf muscle pain and certainly not anything like I have suffered in recent years. The biggest difference back then was that our coach kept...

There was a time in my athletic career when I ran in zero-drop shoes and did relatively well in them. During that time I was more of a mid/forefoot striking runner so I could adapt to zero-drop shoes...

Over the years trail running has given me the unique opportunity to get close to various forms of wildlife in their natural environment. More than once the encounter was with something that could...

For just about as long as I can remember, trail running has helped me reduce my stress levels. I have experienced this even more when running in a forested area surrounded by greenery. I’m sure...

The topic that we are looking at today is actually one that I need to take to heart more. I am notorious for overestimating my skills and even more so, my fitness. As a result, I often take on events...