Trail preparation
How to estimate your trail race time
Why 30 km on trails is not the same as 30 km on road, and how to build a realistic estimate with elevation gain, effort distance, pace, and terrain difficulty.
July 2, 2026 6 min
TRAILRUN BLOG
Training advice, elevation, nutrition, mental preparation, and field-tested guidance to help you progress in trail running with simple, practical benchmarks.
Beginner trail running
How to prepare for your first trail race
Choose a realistic race, build 8 progressive weeks, learn how to handle elevation, and arrive at the start line with a simple plan.
July 3, 2026 8 min
Trail nutrition
Trail race fueling: how much should you eat and drink?
Carbs, fluids, sodium, timing, and training tests: a practical method to avoid bonking and stomach issues on the trails.
July 3, 2026 7 min