Running and Trail running Journal
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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

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

Heat Training for Runners: A Safe 3-Week Plan
Heat training for runners: coach-tested methods (sauna, hot baths, easy overdressed runs), a 10–14 day plan, timing, safety, and taper

5 Tips on Mentally Getting Through Injuries
Your Vert.Run coach and you probably have more things in common than you are aware. You are athletes. You push
4 Tips That Don’t Just Apply to Aging Runners
One of the most positive aspects of working with a Vert.Run coach is that they meet you where you are.

How to Train for Hills Without Mountains: Workouts & Plan
So you want to know if it’s possible to be a successful trail runner without having regular access to the

100 Mile Training Plan: How to Train for a 100-Miler
Ok, so let’s start off by stating the obvious: running a 100 miler is HARD. (And we mean very, very

50k Training Plan: How to Train for Your First 50k
Do you want the formula to train for a 50k or any Ultra marathon? even in a city. Learn how

Common Running Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Trail running is wonderful, but humbling in many ways. There’s the humility and awe of being in nature and seeing

Montane Spine Summer Races: The Ultimate Guide
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Broken Arrow Skyrace: The Ultimate Guide
Want to train for Broken Arrow with the guide of experts? Train with Vert.run, Starting from just $25 / month

Mont Blanc Marathon: The Ultimate Trail Running Guide
Want to train for Mt Blanc Marathon with the guide of experts? Train with Vert.run, Starting from just $25 /

The Guzzler Ultra Trail: The Ultimate Guide
The Guzzler Ultra Trail is Brisbane’s premier ultra-trail running event, offering an epic mountain adventure right in the heart of