Tim Robinson nearly finished his 60km trail run at Falls Creek in Victoria as part of the Running Wild Alpine Challenge in November, 2023. Once he touched the door on top of Mt McKay though, he decided to stop and savour the view, all the while conte

(Vivo)barefoot. A new, yet more tellingly, ancient principle of wearing shoes that imitate being barefoot. These guys make wide, thin and flexible shoes that are designed to feel as close to barefoot as possible. They’re also a Certified B-Corp, use

TRM: After living in Norway now for so long, do you ever think about how life would be different if you had continued on a professional skiing mountaineering path? KJ: Honestly, it’s difficult to say how my career might have shifted if circumstances

I’ve worked for over 20 years in my chosen profession as a writer, with today – in 2024 – heralding my bucket list job as editor of a magazine, and being at the helm for Trail Run Mag’s 50th edition. When approached for the opportunity to go from jou

It’s a special kind of crazy that sees a 12.8km return hike up one of Australia’s notoriously challenging mountain peaks and think, I can run that. Crazy, or just a trail runner. Sometimes the terms are interchangeable. Either way, when I read about

The Bibbulmun. Western Australia’s trail of self-discovery, solace and reflection along 1,002km from Kalamunda in the east of Perth all the way down to Albany. People from all over have been known to walk parts of it on weekend getaways, and even mor

In March 2023 I was offered a job on the Larapinta Trail. I’d heard about the walk from fellow guides, saw Lucy Bartholomew’s effort, and knew about the West Macs Monster race held in May. A thought to attempt an FKT crossed my mind, but it was too e

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Seven years. That’s how long it had been since I last visited the Ningaloo. In that time my life had changed immensely. Marriage, kids, work, all the things that adult life entails and that often see your pathway change direction. For me, it meant th

Sustainable gel powder endurance? Now I know you want to hear more. Vert Nutrition products, based out of Brisbane, don’t need any preservatives, acidity regulators or humectants to give it shelf life. Nor does it need any of that stuff to make it ta

New Zealand, you seriously know how to create running gear that’s out of this world. Seriously. Huntaway Run Co. is in a league all on its own, and deserves to sit at the very top of the game. Let me explain. Dr Inia Raumati and Dr Vicki Lim who, as

Tailored for alpine adventures blending running and scrambling, the Distance 22 is a versatile hybrid pack. Integrating a vest-inspired suspension for running, it merges lightweight comfort with ample storage. In terms of tech specs and features, the

Something that is not super sweet, that isn’t bulky like a muesli bar, is vegan, and a bundle of them can be carried in a hydro-pack without taking up much space or weight? Is that even possible, I hear you ask? New Zealander Raeana Connell is the ge

Choosing a front cover isn’t as easy as one might think. There’s a lot of work behind the scenes in getting the image right, because it’s not just a matter of promising a photographer they will get front page with the one image they send me. With eac

Trail running poles were once limited to European mountain goats and UTMB enthusiasts. Today, things are a little different as those two little sticks enter the mainstream down under. If you've run a hilly 50km+ race or follow international trail eve

Bladders for our beloved packs and vests are, generally, quite well cared for by trail runners. When we start using them, we learn how to clean them and use them properly to prevent bacteria build up that can occur within the material. But sometimes,

WHETHER YOU’VE BEEN A LONG TIME FAN OF TARKINES OR YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF THEM BEFORE, THIS SHOE IS BY FAR A PREMIUM RUNNER AND DESERVES RECOGNITION. Lightweight, responsive, and filled with support, runners who bought a single pair have become instan

Aussie made and owned skincare company Dermal Therapy have expanded their foot care range and introduced a new foot and knee pain relief gel, so if you’re someone who suffers from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles or bunions, I’m talking to you

Heraclitus’ statement portrays how life and everything in it is subject to never-ending transformation. Nothing stays still. The implication is that we must move through change, cope, accept, even encourage as it washes through incessantly. In my fir

How did your group begin? A few Karratha runners were training for Broome Marathon in 2021 and they were sharing their long runs on Facebook, inviting other local runners to join them. They didn’t know what they were in for. A few people turned up…th

It’s no secret that the world of trail running has unlocked something in female runners. I’m not talking about the elite, powerhouses of the running world. I’m talking women, like me, who have found something in themselves that is lit on fire by bein

Oh my gawd! I say as I clench my jaw…how painful is that chafe after a race, and you literally feel the slow burn as you hop into the shower? Nothing could be worse after that high of crossing the finish line, celebrating with mates…and then BAM! It

Seeking an adventure that makes you feel like you’re racing on a totally different planet? The Transgrancanaria is a race like no other, offering participants the opportunity of a lifetime to traverse Gran Canaria, an island located in the Canary Isl