Trail Runner Australia
Thoughts, tips and vibes on trail running from a back-of-the-pack runner.
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A tonne of rain couldn’t dampen spirits in the second half of the series, but it did rob the Hinze Dam event of a send-off given it’s off the schedule for 2025-26.
A trip to the GP has uncovered two issues with my heart that need to be dealt with.
A little about me and my mission. I hope you'll join me as I try to demystify the sometimes complex world of running for people like me - mid-to-back-of-the-pack runners!
There is a bewildering array of kit you can deck yourself out in to hit the trails. But as a beginner, what do you really need? These five items will get you off and running.
Conventional wisdom has it that the Barkley Marathons was inspired by an escape from a nearby prison. But it turns out that's not quite true.
The most quirky, interesting and demanding ultra race in the world is underway again in the US. To say it's unique really undersells this event. But its quirks make it compelling.
With an undulating course running alongside a lake, this race is eminently runnable, making it a great option for anyone looking to get started in trail running.
We all understand the impact on runners, but what about event organisers? Brett Standring from Run Queensland talks us through his decision to pull the pin on the Yandina Five '0' event in the wake of SEQ's March deluge.
Gorgeous views, creek crossings, spectacular flora and a hill vicious enough to induce a 1000-yard stare - the Numinbah SEQ Trail Series event has it all.
