TRAIL Magazine - Issue 17

In this issue

TRAIL magazine issue 17 is packed with guidance for living a fit and healthy lifestyle based on trail running. There are insights into new gear, upcoming events, nutrition, places to run, and training from expert contributors.

Ultra trail maven Linda Doke, featured on the cover, exposes her transition from chubby student to roadie, and her decade of dominance on the trails. She'll surprise you with her hobbies and warm your heart when you meet her trail training partner.

Other training articles include:

Keep your speed on short distances as you build your mileage with Coach Mo aka Mauritz van Rensburg!
Learn to use walk breaks in your races to keep your great finishing times, and reduce recovery time.
Swim your way to a strong core, enlivened breathing, and cool exercise in the summer, with swim coach and trail runner, Tracy Zunckel.
Bulletproof your knees with three strategies from running coach Sean Tait.
Read the funny and heart-warming stories by and about sweepers.
Having a baby can get in the way of your training, but you can run with a pram! Jaco Roux and Karyn Sills tell you how.
Running is fun, it's great for your health and self esteem. BUT it is addictive in the same way as shopping and sex. Find out if you're an addict.
Discover seven mountain runs around South Africa that will get you high on life!
120 events listed from October to April 2016 will give you a hard time choosing what races to register for. Good luck, and run well!