TRAIL Magazine - Issue 41

In this issue

Summer is on its way, and it's time to think about holiday adventures! For inspiration, check out the 22 venues listed in issue 41 to plan your downtime to explore new territory across the country.
If you're new to trail running, welcome! A must-read is Elsabé Hunter's health checklist. And if you're not so new to running, you might want to evaluate how your fitness is doing. Have you progressed or plateaued? Find out by doing the test used by coach Sean Tait, and avoid the pitfalls with his protocols. You might also want to ask yourself: Am I overtraining? Find out by checking you don't have any of the warning signs. If you've had COVID, rest assured, you're not the only runner in SA who has! Be armed with valuable insights and advice from coach Neville Beeton, who has had nearly 30 of his runners recover from the virus.
For some retail motivation, check out the top quality gear from The North Face, First Ascent, Brooks, Rock Rabbit, Salomon, and Trailhounds. Then head on over to our calendar until January 2022, which lists events to satisfy every trail ability.
There's lots, lots more, including event wraps, a throwback to a runner's meltdown at Annapurna 2019, tips for young investors to grow their money, and your chance to win one of two Saucony Peregrine 11 trail shoes. The cover photo of Bruce Arnett is by Zane Schmahl and the background is of Nelius Swart in full flight on Cederberg singletrack. TRAIL 41 will help you stay focused and motivated through summer.