
Running Plans for Beginners: Your First Steps into Trail Running
A beginner trail running plan by Max Keith, co-founder of Vert.run. Go from your first run to your first trail

How to Run Your First Ultramarathon
Thinking about your first ultramarathon? Start with the right distance, train with patience, fuel well, and arrive at the start

What Is RPE in Trail Running?
Do you want to optimize your training, avoid overtraining and injuries? Discover how with this guide for trail running and

Plan d’entraînement 100 miles : le guide complet
Un guide complet pour préparer ton 100 miles : structure d’entraînement, volume hebdomadaire, sorties longues, nutrition, nuit, dénivelé et affûtage.

Backyard Ultra Training Plan: How to Train for a Last-One-Standing Race
A backyard ultra training plan for runners preparing to repeat steady loops, manage fueling, recover between starts, and stay mentally

How to Predict Your Trail Race Finish Time (And Actually Trust the Answer)
Signed up for a trail race and want to know what finish time to expect? This guide covers what actually

The Ultimate Training Plan for Busy Athletes
A training plan for busy athletes that fits your real life, by UESCA-certified coach Steve Krenn.

Trail Marathon Training Plan: Complete Guide for Road-to-Trail Runners
My first trail marathon nearly broke me. And I was fit. Here’s everything I wish I’d known before that race,

The Ultimate 100k Training Plan and Guide
The 100k is a different animal. This guide covers the full specific training block for a 100k ultramarathon — intensity

Do You Actually Need Trail Shoes? (And How to Pick Your First Pair)
Most trail running shoe guides want to sell you something. This one starts with the truth: you probably don’t need

Preparation Has Multiple Meanings in Winter
Winter trail running is an awareness sport. The cold, dark, and mud test more than fitness, they demand presence and

Vert.run update: new navigation + new activity graphs
Vert.run just got easier to use. Training is the new Home, Progress now has three clear tabs, and activity details

Winter Training Guide for Runners: Gear, Safety, and Consistency
Winter training does not have to derail your progress. This guide covers smart layering, footwear and traction, safety in cold

Coach Corner: Reflections from 2025
For this end-of-year Coach Corner, we asked some of our coaches to reflect on the year from where they stand,

Adapting Your Training When Conditions Change
Unpredictable weather can disrupt even the best training plans. From cancelled races to unsafe conditions, seasonal changes force trail runners

How to Plan Your 2026 Running Season With Intention
Planning your 2026 season is not about cramming in more races. It is about choosing the right goals, giving each

Best Running Gifts for Trail and Ultra Runners in 2025
What to get the runner who has (seemingly) everything?, here we have smart list of gifts that will make that

Transitions, Resting, and Recovery
Wherever you are, it’s likely time to pull out different gear. Whether it’s getting warmer or cooler, November is transition

Timeline and VIBE Score: The Complete Guide
VIBE is your daily readiness score, and the Timeline puts workouts and life events side by side. Together they help

Race Report: 2025 Reservoir Dogs Trail Half Marathon
“Less than 10% of people run. Less than 10% of those people run this distance or longer. Remember, you’re elite,

What Gear Do You Really Need For Running?
Watching athletes of all ages running these challenging trails reminds me why I love trail running. Their confidence and endurance

WMTRC 2025 Canfranc-Pirineos: Dates, Courses & Athletes
WMTRC 2025 Canfranc-Pirineos: Dates, Courses & Athletes

When to Replace Trail Running Shoes?
Considerable time and research went into the purchase of your latest shoes. You’ve worn them kilometer after kilometer, on all

How to Heat Train for Running: Protocols, Plans, and What to Avoid
Heat training for runners: coach-tested methods (sauna, hot baths, easy overdressed runs), a 10–14 day plan, timing, safety, and taper