I find that heading out into nature for a trail run has a calming effect on me within the first couple of miles. If I can be somewhere where I’m away from any city or traffic noise it is even...

When I first got into mountain sports I had a mentor that repeatedly told us that when we went into the mountains we were to take only photographs and leave only footprints. It is a motto that I have...

There is no doubt in my mind that trail running boosts my mental health – at the very least it has made a massive difference to the state of my mental health. The combination of trail running and...

I need to make a confession. I have a propensity to be lazy – especially when it comes to stretching and flexibility work in general. Even in my high school years when I ran cross country, the only...

Similar to running, I find walking to be valuable when I need to clear my mind of distractions and allow my subconscious to formulate the words I need to use in the blog posts that I write. So, it...

For the past 5 or 6 years I have been running in cushioned running shoes that feel like pillows/marshmallows under my feet. I’ve really enjoyed running in them. However, my coach suggested I try...