Trail Runner Winter 2021

MENTAL TOUGHNESS MADE EASY

10 Things to Love about Trail Running

PLUS:
Nail your race day fueling
How to run happy (HINT: Be Yourself)
Better running through mental health



Devoted to off-pavement running and adventure racing, Trail Runner is at the forefront of the fastest growing outdoor sport in the country. Enticing features, spectacular photography, detailed information on technique and wellness, and great gear reviews provide readers with everything they need to know to get off the road and onto the trail.

The spring Environmental issue is a celebration of the places run in, and the people who protect them.

In the special Top Trail Towns Fall Issue of Trail runner:
ON A ROLL: Meet Rob Apple, the man who has run 761 ultras. By Jared Beasley
SETTING BOUNDARIES: One man’s quest to preserve a watery wilderness. By Alex Fallconer.
EMBRACING THE IMPOSSIBLE: An FKT on the Pennine Way. By David Roche
7 TOP TRAIL TOWNS: Trail runners on why their hometowns are special. By Brian Metzler.

In our Summer Issue of Trail Runner:

THE DIRT DIVA: A vibrant and vivacious personality, Catra Corbett is
a confi dent and omnipresent competitor. And she’s
running for her life. By Alisha McDarris

TRAIL RUNNERS WE'VE LOST: A vibrant and vivacious personality, Catra Corbett is a confi dent and omnipresent competitor. And she’s
running for her life. By Alisha McDarris

THE DESTINATION IS THE JOURNEY: Mark Macy is battling Alzheimer’s the same way he’s tackled every grueling endurance challenge in
his life—by participating fully and vigorously. By Brian Metzler

WHEN MY PASSION NEARLY KILLED ME: The author recounts her horrific fall off an exposed ridge at the 2017 Tromsø Skyrace in Norway, and
the ensuing mental and physical challenges. By Hillary Allen

In our Special Annual Issue, DIRT:

STUBBORN AS A BURRO: Bill Lee has been running off-road for over 50 years, and most amazing- he has run every World Championship burro race since the late 1980s. By Devon O'Neil

A GAME OF MILLIMETERS: I was young and healthy when I had a stroke. Would two decades of running prepare me for this setback, and help me keep it in perspective? By Alex Kurt. 

RACING FROM COVID: How the pandemic affected our tribe-like racing culture. Photo essay by Howie Stern. 

THE ALCHEMY OF GRIEF: Race director and runner Elizabeth Reese has a message for the world: running isn't the same thing as therapy. By Yitka Winn. Photos by James Harnois.

THE LAST EUROPEANWILDERNESS: The author took the train almost as far north as you can go and reconnected with his roots in the wilderness of Swedish Lapland. Story and photos by Mattias Fredriksson.

LEAVING LAS VEGAS: Coree Woltering trains for another long FKT, this one in the Southeast. Photo essay by Kevin Youngblood.

In Our 2021 Spring Issue of Trail Runner

SEEKING REFUGE: The final miles to permanently protecting one of America's most wild and treasured lands. By Clare Gallagher. Photos by Austin Siadak

GREEN CHANGEMAKERS: These eight trail runners are leading the charge for a healthier planet. By Doug Mayer

DO MY ACTIONS MATTER? Examining the role of individual and collective action on climate change for trail runners. By Zoe Rom. Photos by Melissa Ruse. 

ANDES LIBRE: Trail blazing in Chile - prioritizing sustainable mining of memories over minerals. Story and photos by Matt Maynard

A NEW HOPE: How and why trail runners are trying to protect wild lands. By Brian Metzler. Photos by Fredrik Marmsater

In our Special Winter Training issue of Trail Runner

RUNNING THROUGH WALLS: Pure stubbornness is Stephanie Case's secret weapon. By Brooke Warren

TOGETHER, WE RUN: The Pandemic spawned the Oakland Trail Running Crew, where no one is left behind. Story and photos by L. Renee Blount

SOLE BROTHERS: John and Andy Anderson quietly push trail running's boundaries. By Doug Mayer. Photos by Ashley Wiley

BET ON YOURSELF THIS WINTER: Winter isn't about sitting back and waiting. Winter is when you stack up the chips that will let you go all-in and bet on yourself for years to come. By David Roche. Photos by Andy Wickstrom.

In our Annual Best Trail Towns Issue of Trail Runner:

RUNNING FOR JUSTICE: For the Lakota woman Jordan Daniel, running is a prayer to end suffering in the Indigenous community. By Claire Walla. Photos by Devin Whetstone

HOMETOWN TRAILS: Our 2020 collection of top trail towns highlights a diverse group of trail runners and where they live and run. By Brian Metzler. 

THE RUNNING CURE: At Age 38, Kim Strom learned she had breast cancer. The diagnosis, which was dire, was doubly cruel, coming just as Strom's life was flourishing after years of self-doubt and backseat roles. The outcome is anything but certain. By Doug Mayer. Photos by PatitucciPhoto

TRAIL TIPS: Whether you are a weekend warrior or an aspiring van-lifer, trail running on the road adds another level of adventure. By Sam Griffith.

In our Annual Photo Issue of Trail Runner:

2020 PHOTO GALLERY: An inspiring collection of images from fantastic trails that will have you lacing up and racing out the door. 

INVISIBLE WALLS: The author takes a 10-day journey to run sections of the United Staes- Mexico border with the Mexican American mountain runner Mario Mendoza and the Mexican ultrarunner Mauricio Carvajal to explore landscapes, communities and cultures of this unique place at this unique moment. By Mike Foote

SWISS MIX: Five spectacular peaks in the high Swiss Alps for tough trail runners. By Kim Strom

RUNNING IN PLACE: A photographic exploration of what it's like to run in the San Francisco area in the time of the coronavirus. By Jeff Rueppel.

In our special Spring Issue of Trail Runner:

MAD MAX ROMEY: Trail running's hyperenergetic artist-filmmaker uses running and painting to overcome lifelong personal challenges. By Doug Mayer. 

COVID-19: SPECIAL REPORT: 
Coronvirus Strikes a Colorado Trail-Running Family. By Sarah Lavender Smith
An Arizona Trail FKT Cut Short by the Pandemic. By Candice Burt
Processing Pregnancy on the Cusp of the Outbreak. By Yitka Winn
How Running Mindfully Can Get You Through Hard Times. By Elinor Fish

THE PUZZLE MASTER: How Courtney Dauwalter's curiosity and problem-solving push her to the brink of what's possible in ultrarunning. By Zoe Rom


In the special Annual Race Issue of Trail runner:

CLOUD CITY COMEBACK: Trail Running helped put Leadville on the map and on the verge of revitalization. By Brian Metzler. 

THE RESURRECTION OF ROB KRAR: Plumbing the depths of mental and physical darkness, he rises to new levels of success. By Claire Walla. Photos by James Q. Martin. 

COLORADO GOLD: Highlight images from our 2019 Trail Runner Photo Camp in Aspen, Colorado, in the height of the fall color explosion. 

2020 RACE DIRECTORY: With over 1,500 off-road events, our comprehensive listing is your go-to resource for this year's planning.  

In our December Issue of Trail Runner:

DEATH AND TAXES AND RUNNING INJURIES: They are all inevitable, but how do you keep filing an extension on running injuries? By David Roche.

PARTY TIME: The "World-Summit of Mountain Running - UTMB - brings thousands of runners together for a giant festival in the small French town of Chamonix at the base of Europe's largest mountain. By Zoe Rom.

UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT: A year after Hillary Allen rehabilitated from a devastating fall, she had to recover from another major injury and the darkness that came with it. By Brian Metzler. 

TRAIL TESTED: Five new snowshoes for trail runners. By Zoe Rom

TRAIL TIPS: Dehydrating your own foods offers healthy, portable and economical trail nutrition.

First Resort
Our annual Top Trail Towns picks for 2019 highlight great Colorado destinations, including Aspen, Crested Butte, Manitou Springs, Vail, Boulder, Leadville, and Silverton. 

Fastpacking 
Three women take on a fastpacking mission of Nevada’s gorgeous Ruby Crest Trail. 
PLUS: Fastpacking gear roundup.
 
Get Vertical
So-called “Vertical Running,” like the routes they travel, is trending up in a big way. It is increasingly part of the trail running culture in the U.S. In the process, it’s redefining what it means to trail run.

Trail Tested 
The slew of new fast hiking shoes are light, agile and perfect for fastpacking and backcountry running.

Nutrition
Six top do-it-yourself recipes for trail snacks. 

Training
How strength training both helps prevent injury and enhances performance. PLUS: top lifts and exercises for trail runners.

Trail Tips
How to gear up and train for your first fastpacking adventure.

In our August Issue, we celebrate the best trail running photos of the year. 

ISREAL VIBRATIONS: Famed U.S. ultrarunner and marathoner Michael Wardian takes on a new goal-to set an FKT on the 631mile Isreal National Trail, a surprisingly wild, unique and technical challenge. By Michael Benge.

RUN THE ROCKIES: During the summer of 2018, a keen group ticked off what they deem some of the most classic trail runs in the Canadian Rockies. By Greg Hill. 

EVERY SINGLE STREET: How running every road in San Francisco and running in the mountains are part of the same spectrum. By Rickey Gates. 

ANY GIVEN MOMENT: Running Nepal's 3 Passes Trail takes you off the beaten mule path. By Kim Storm.

NUTRITION: Should you adopt a low-carb, high-fat diet for performance gains. By Kylee Van Horn.

In our special Spring Shoe Review Issue:

UNBROKEN AND INDOMITABLE: A rogue's gallery of Hardrock 100-Mile Endurance Run veterans who have left both footprints and legacies at the iconic run. By Garret Graubins

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS: Tips for overcoming key issues all trail runners may face at some point. By David Roche

TRAILBLAZER: Faith Briggs is redefining the conversations about public lands and diversity in the sport. By Brooke Stephenson

THE DIRTY DOZEN: Our picks for the top trail shoes for spring 2019. by Megan Janssen

TRAIL TIPS: Optimize your breathing for a breakthrough racing season. By David Bidler

In our special annual issue of DIRT:
MI CASA ES SU CASA: Miguel Moreno created the UltraHouse, a permanent aid station to all. By Jaqueline Thompson.
HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: Seeking answers to the big questions. By Yitka Winn. 
THE FINISH LINE: Life-changing experiences coalesce at the end of the race. Photos by Howie Stern. 
WAITING FOR WALMSLEY: Behind the scenes of Jim Walmsley's record-breaking 2018 Western States 100 victory. By Megan Janssen. 
RUN IN THE SUN: Sun, sand, trails and elevation in the eastern Sierra paradise of Bishop, California, at the 2018 Trail Runner Photo Camp. 
RUNNING TO EXTREMES: In Europe, trail runners are heading higher- and some are dying. Will it happen here in North America? By Doug Mayer. 
THE GODFATHER: No group of people is more proud of what it has than Minnesota's trail runners, and no one embodies Minnesota trail runners better than Kurt Decker. By Alex Kurt.

In our Special Annual Race Issue: 
SPARTAN HITS THE TRAILS: Known for its loyal following, the OCR conglomerate debuts a 12-race trail series, devoid of obstacles, in 2019 to expand the tribe. By Megan Janssen. 

BACK IN THE GAME: Here's how Dave Mackey completed Colorado's daunting Leadman series less than two years after choosing to amputate his lower-left leg. By Brian Metzler. 

REACH FOR THE SKY: The final battle for victory in the 2018 Skyrunning World Championships and the Golden Trail Series. By Claire Maxted. 

TRAIL TESTED: 7 great race vests that will get you to the finish line. By Megan Janssen. 

ASK THE COACH: Gain power over self judgment + train like an elite over age 65. 

In our December Issue of Trail Runner

NEXT LEVEL: Sierre-Zinal continues to be an internationally coveted race- and it's only getting better. By Megan Janssen.

FROM THE WHITES TO THE ALPS: Two New England women are rising stars in the ultra-competitive Euro race scene. By Doug Mayer.

WINTER GAMES: Winter is the time for cross-training and getting out of your comfort zone. By Briant Metzler.

THE KING OF THE TRAILS: Rene Villalobos is a 59-year-old plumber with 350 ultras under his belt, and he never goes running without his angels. By Brooke Stephenson.

Top Trail Races, Fall Shoe Review, Gunhild Swanson, Kilian Jornet Slays UK Record

In our July issue of Trail Runner:

ISLAND ESCAPE: Trail running in the wild and rugged Faroe Islands. By Luke Nelson

THE ART OF SUFFERING: What it takes to survive the infamous 100-mile Barkley Marathons in the unforgiving mountains of Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee. Photos by Howie Stern

MELT DOWN: Running the Glacier Haute, from Chamonix to Zermatt. By Kim Strom
RUNNING THROUGH HISTORY: The inaugural run of The Jordan Trail. By Alfie Pearce-Higgins

PRO PHOTO TIP: Break the mold and your visual rut by shooting outside the box. Favorite Photo: Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run. By Randall Levensaler.

In the June issue of Trail Runner:

EDEN: Is Chamonix the Trail-Running Capitol of the World?

NORTH: "It Never Always Gets Worse" - living by these words of wisdom on an Appalachian Trail FKT attempt is easier said than done. Exerpt adapted from NORTH, Finding My Way on the Appalachian Trail, by Scott Jurek, with Jenny Jurek

SUCCESS IN FAILURE: Two women attempt a trailhead-to-summit run on the highest peak outside the Himalaya. 

2018 SPRING SHOE REVIEW: 9 excellent choices, including fresh new models and some significant upgrades to tried-and-true trail faves

RUN AMOK: Magnets for insults -guess some of us are just lucky

In the Annual issue of DIRT:

TO HELL AND BACK: Adam Casey ran with the Devil in order to save his life.

THE DUEL TO THE NEAR DEATH: How the Big’s Backyard Ultra almost killed everyone

OLD SCHOOL HERO: Scotty mills ran his first ultra in 1981. He’s since completed nearly 2000 including eight Hardrock 100s and 18 Western States 100s – and been a mentor to many.

JUST PLAIN HARD: Even after 20 years, the Plain 100 remains a specimen of old-school ultrarunning at its finest.

A LONG WAY GONE: A visual exploration of the recent phenomenon of 200-mile footraces.

FATHER OF FASTEST KNOWN TOWN: Buzz Burrell dreamed up FKTs and endurance adventures before they ever had names.

In the March issue of Trail Runner:
RISKY BUSINESS. As trail runners go deeper into the backcountry and higher on the mountains, risk grows exponentially. With a recent spate of backcountry accidents, experienced mountain runner Mike Foote addresses this growing concern
GREAT ESCAPES: Exploring the trail running scene in rural Cuba.
TRAIL TESTED - The latest in race vests for all runner body types and race distances.
FIX YOUR FORM: Poor mechanics, muscle imbalances and everyday habits could be affecting your running form. Here’s how to fix it. 
2018 SPRING GEAR GUIDE- Trail Runner's annual gear guide that highlights gear from the top brands in the sport.

In the January issue of Trail Runner:
FROM ZERO TO HERO. Coach David Roche shows how to build up from a running hiatus - or even having never run before - comfortably and safely, and take it to the next level for a goal race.
TRAIL TESTED - The latest in race vests for all runner body types and race distances.
RACE PACING - How should we go about conceptualizing how hard to go on different courses and distances?
2018 TRAIL RUNNER RACE DIRECTORY - Trail Runner's annual calendar is your complete resource for planning your season.

It's winter, but there is no end to trail adventures. In this issue:
   Wild Wilderness - an autumn fastpacking adventure on the tundra-like terrain of Washington's Pasayten Wilderness.
   The Dream Race - two runners' experiences at the 2017 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. Famous for its festive atmosphere, the UTMB winds its way around the glacier-capped Mont-Blanc range passing through 19 villages in France, Italy and Switzerland. This race is often listed as one of the world's toughest ultras.
    Beginner's Guide to Snowshoe Running  - why and how to trade running shoes for snowshoes.
    In the Wake of Legends - fell running is the traditional form of mountain running practiced in northern Britain. Many consider this to be the forerunner to the modern day mountain running.

In this October issue:
     Running Wild - Traversing the greater Yellowstone ecosystem in defense of public lands.
     A Long Hard Road Back to Hardrock - The story of the "almost full" recovery of Adam Campbell after a horrendous fall in the Canadian Rockies.
     The Alps in High Style - Running hut to hut on the famed Tour du Mont-Blanc route.

In this issue, Trail Runner focuses on public lands to address some of the issues public-lands users are facing and how they can be countered. In 'Running the Bears Ears," Morgan Sjogren writes from first-hand experience about Utah's massive and wild Bears Ears National Monument. Paul Cuno-Booth explores reasons not all users share the perspective of keeping public lands public and protecting them.

On a lighter note, we continue to explore the year around engagement our audience has with the trail running world by spotlighting eight key areas across North America that have year around access to the trails.

    Our editors tell us this issue reflects many dialects of a common trail running language: a backcountry adventure in Peru's rugged Cordillera Huayhuash; the quirky niche of pack-burro racing in Colorado's High Rockies; and the post-race delirium shared by an ultrarunner and his crew.
    In "Running Man," we share Mike Wardian's unwavering stoke for the trails.
    In "Mountain Soul," Dan Pattitucci writes about the life of Swiss trail runner and climber Ueli Steck, who recently passed away in an attempted Everest climb.

In this issue, we celebrate our sport's wonderful geographic variety. In "Big City Bucket List," we present the five best trails within an easy drive of the five biggest U.S.A. cities. Our founding editor of Trail Runner, Brian Metzler profiles the mountain-runner extraordinaire Joe Gray, and way down south, Mike Hermsmeyer chronicles the Last Desert Race, a multi-stage event among the penguins and vastness of Antarctica. In "The Edge of Possible," we explore the recent phenonenom of the 200-mile footrace.

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