Trail Run

Never heard of a DFL? That’s okay, most of us haven’t. One year ago, I’d registered to get into the second ever Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra in Herdsman Lake, WA for this year. In 2021, I’d watched as a spectator to cheer on the runners and get a feel for

Strapping tape is a runner’s magic accessory. Whether you run short or long distance, trail or road, we’ve each come to learn how to best wrap this miracle worker to help ease injuries or prevent them altogether. And I must say, the invention has bee

Badass bass. Funky frequency. Wireless wickedness. Magnetic magic. Found altogether in a pair of brand spanking new Earshots, these headphones have been forged in the mountains and peaks of New Zealand to suit the cyclist who needs aerodynamic qualit

Whether you’re a beginner runner or more experienced, finding the perfect pair of shorts or leggings to fit your body can be strenuous at the best of times. Most of the time, we all go by word-of-mouth recommendations or at least walk into a shop to

To really catch the meaning of the word ‘epic’, the Island Ultra is the race that will give you a true definition. Hosted by Ultra NZ and Fusion Events, runners will discover this amazing part of the upper South Island, with distances for everyone an

Rapid Ascent made the announcement late last year they were welcoming a new ultra trail running event to the Australian calendar – the Great Southern Stage Run near Albany, Western Australia which would be limited to a specific number of entrants. Th

With the coastline all around you and pristine beaches for kilometres on end, Run Narawntapu is the race of a lifetime when you get yourself to Tasmania. Held amongst wide open plains amongst abundant wildlife, the event is held at Narawntapu Nationa

For that extreme adventure you’re craving, the Mt Difficulty Ascent in Cromwell, New Zealand is 100 per cent unique within Australasia – and known to be the steepest race in the country. The elevations and vertical ascents are insane, with your first

When looking for a demanding trail that will test your skillset as an experienced trail runner, the Marató dels Dements in Spain is a mountain race of exceptional adversity. As one of three events, together with the Mitja d’Eslida and Mitja d’Ain, ru

Like most Kiwis and Aussies, I love swimming in our beautiful oceans, rivers, and lakes plus making use of our incredible bush and forests. Without these areas, trail running wouldn’t be able to be enjoyed by our grandkids. Most people have heard tha

How did your group begin? In 2016 I started a hills running training session over winter to keep fit in the triathlon off season. After a few months we moved the session to Manning Park and the numbers doubled in a week. Two years ago we also added a

Known to be one of the more popular books amongst runners, Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is for both beginner and experienced runners. Originally published in Japan back in 2007, the book is still incredibly relevant,

Mount Gambier runner Dan Whitehead has shed the limitations that come with a diagnosis normally bound to significant pain and debilitation. It’s a story that warrants authentic retelling, because if there’s one person who should impress you and influ

Madeleine Collins doesn’t really remember a time when running was not a part of her life. She was about five years old when her dad had a health scare that saw him quit smoking and take up running. “Throughout my childhood he would run every weekend

The Barkley Marathon is an entity unto its own. To fully understand the experience of participating in this race that ‘eats its young’ is to start at the beginning…the application process. Now, before you get all excited and think this is where I dro

This adventure had been in the planning since mid 2021 when COVID again put running events on hold, including the Alpine Challenge 100 miler we had signed up for (November to April 2022) – we, being myself and mates Lincoln Quilliam, Gareth Hinds, Dr

BK, as he’s affectionately known, is a beast on the Aussie trails. But the intensity at which he trains and races is quite the opposite to his personality – funny, compassionate, and always endearing when seeing friends or making new ones. I like to

I don’t mean to start off by stating the obvious, but it’s an actual fact of life that dogs are the absolute best. Based on nothing but my own empirical evidence, I can state with complete certainty that it is biologically impossible to feel anything

The resume behind Samantha Gash is impressive – the 4 Deserts Grand Slam (2010) that sees a total of 250km across the driest, windiest, hottest and coldest deserts on the planet; the 2011 La Ultra in India with 222km through the Himalayas; 379km acro

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The Brooks Cascadia shoe has been around for some time now, and the newest version, the Cascadia 16, has gone through several changes and updates that make it more durable and stable than its predecessors. Known throughout its lineage for adventure v

So I hear from hardcore Altra users that once you go Altra, you never ever go back. And quite frankly, after putting on a pair of these babies in the form of Lone Peak 6, I can absolutely understand and attest to the fandom that comes with having the

I was born in the UK but have been living in Perth, Western Australia for most of my life. I grew up in the northern suburbs but then moved south of the river for about 10 years before moving north again. I discovered running when I lived south of th