Go Further & Explore More...
Kings of the Trail hopes and aims to be a companion for you in the world of trail running, hiking and outdoor adventure-related activities, hopefully aiding you in discovering new roads, ideas or inspiration through the stories and articles shared each week. Whether you are treading a well-worn path or searching and developing new trails and ideas, I hope the information shared is useful or interesting for your journey, serving you not as an authority but as a guide to your adventures, wherever that may take you…
"I shall indeed use the old road, but if I find one that makes a shorter cut and is smoother to travel, I shall open the new road. Men who have made these discoveries before us are not our masters, but our guides.”
Seneca
This week we cover some serious ground; with a complete guide to thru-hiking - which often requires the utilisation of both old, well-trodden paths and new exciting routes to complete these extreme hikes. Also covered this week; how to crush the time-tested marathon distance, how to up your trail running game by using poles and some short but very sweet tips from possibly the GOAT of trail running, Killian Journet…a man well-known for creating new paths and forging ahead in incredible ways…
Until next week, be safe and enjoy the trails...
Thru-Hiking is generally considered to be any continuous hike of over 1,000 miles; the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trails in the US being popular examples. Fancy taking one on? Here is all you need to know…
The marathon was one of the founding events of the Olympics in 1896, but the legend goes back as far as 490 BC. Here’s what you need to know about tackling the modern version…
After a certain distance or elevation poles can help up and improve your running game if used properly. Check out this guide for more info…
Unlike his trail runs and list of achievements, Killian Journet’s pillars of wisdom are short…but very much worth listening to and taking on board if you want to get the most out of trail running…
📸 Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Each week I update the Kings of the Trail playlist with a new selection – just like trail runs or hikes, you can be sure that it will be a varied and eclectic journey, but hopefully, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
"School is in Session” begins Put Your Hand Up…this is a good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll tune that will get your foot tapping. Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael have been performing together as The Bacon Brothers for almost 30 years and they have produced a good one here…
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