TRAIL Magazine - Issue 36

In this issue

Totally redesigned for maximum legibility on digital devices, including smartphones, TRAIL 36 is 188 pages of trail running goodness, especially for South African readers. Some articles include: Rebuild your trail skills and fitness at five accessible local trails, harness heart rate data for training and racing, and learn how to choose your ideal shoes. Reflect on the mental health impacts of lockdown, regain your squat, and overcome the impacts of sitting slouched at your desk all day. Check out the latest trail gear, with tips on how to maximise usage. Spice up your training, and choose from 66 local and international trail running events in our calendar. TRAIL 36 will open your eyes, loosen your hips, and have you motivated on the trails!

Not Like The Flu

Covid-19 symptoms versus the flu, a cold, or allergies...

3 mins

Healthy Heroes

Five South African trail runners who are healthcare workers tell us about COVID-19 and their running. Zimkhitha Qashani, Samantha Holtzhausen, Jannas Du Plessis, Aurore Mpinga, and Fran Diesel share their stories and how to stay safe.

3 mins

Run With It 24

It's the perfect example of a good idea spreading, growing, and helping! MIKE TREDWAY explains how Run with It 24 started as a personal challenge and ended up raising over R65k for two local charities.

2 mins

Sole Survivor

René Vollgraaff is a survivor, a self-professed nerd, and a runner.

8 mins

Race 2 Rhodes

“We’ve made a safety call, we’ve withdrawn,” I said quietly over the phone to Nicky’s husband, Gerhard. Nicky cried openly as we hiked back to the Malekgolonyane Support Station. Dean and Peter were ashen, their disappointment written on their faces. I felt hollow.

10 mins

Squat Right

Better running starts with the squat.

4 mins

More Than A Runner

You are not just one thing, don’t let lockdown fool you.

7 mins

Not A Heart Attack!

Life support paramedic Simon Andrew explains exercise-induced cardiac arrest, why it happens, and how you can protect yourself.

4 mins

Stay Fit... Anywhere!

“During lockdown, I was restricted to my small duplex apartment. I have no back garden and no treadmill. How do I go about keeping fit should lockdown re-occur?” — Sophie

6 mins

Lockdown Gains

Discover three lockdown tips that could improve your performance.

4 mins

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TRAIL Magazine Description:

Blaze your own adventure with TRAIL magazine South Africa.

Maximise your trail running through TRAIL magazine, published four times annually. (A four issue subscription gets you 12 months of trail running inspiration.)

Our latest issue 41 has 200 pages of trail running inspiration.

Discover the how, why and where. Become a better trail runner as you get the best training tips, techniques, injury prevention and maximising your nutrition.
Find exciting new places to run, as well as all the events locally for the next 3-4 months in the comprehensive calendar.
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