Trail Running Guides: Gear, Hydration & Training

Runner approaching a distant aid station on a highland trail

Trail Running Hydration Pack for 50K and Ultra Races

Choose a trail running hydration pack for a 50K or ultra by planning unsupported sections, water, fuel, layers and mandatory gear.

Trail Running Hydration Pack for 50K and Ultra Races

Choose a trail running hydration pack for a 50K or ultra by planning unsupported sections, water, fuel, layers and mandatory gear.

White-front LECAMO ROOT5 running vest with chest cords and zipped front pockets

Hydration Vest Fit for Women: Sports Bra and Flask Checks

Check a hydration vest with your sports bra, filled flasks and complete kit. Compare bottle position, strap contact, torso length and pocket access.

Hydration Vest Fit for Women: Sports Bra and Flask Checks

Check a hydration vest with your sports bra, filled flasks and complete kit. Compare bottle position, strap contact, torso length and pocket access.

Reference-based comparison of LECAMO ROOT8 and ROOT18 trail packs

ROOT8 vs ROOT18: How Much Capacity Do You Really Need?

ROOT8 vs ROOT18: use route time, water access, weather and mandatory gear to choose the capacity that fits.

ROOT8 vs ROOT18: How Much Capacity Do You Really Need?

ROOT8 vs ROOT18: use route time, water access, weather and mandatory gear to choose the capacity that fits.

Reference-based comparison of LECAMO ROOT5 and ROOT8 running vests

ROOT5 vs ROOT8: Which Trail Running Vest Is Right for You?

ROOT5 vs ROOT8: a route-based comparison of capacity, water, layers and everyday trail running carry.

ROOT5 vs ROOT8: Which Trail Running Vest Is Right for You?

ROOT5 vs ROOT8: a route-based comparison of capacity, water, layers and everyday trail running carry.

Trail shoes stepping between roots and stones

Technical Trail Running: Footwork, Line Choice and Control

Technical trail running guide to footwork, line choice and control on rocks, roots, turns and uneven ground.

Technical Trail Running: Footwork, Line Choice and Control

Technical trail running guide to footwork, line choice and control on rocks, roots, turns and uneven ground.

Runner power hiking a grassy mountain slope

Uphill Running for Trail Runners: When to Run and When to Hike

Uphill running for trail runners: learn when to run, when to power hike and how to train climbs without wasting effort.

Uphill Running for Trail Runners: When to Run and When to Hike

Uphill running for trail runners: learn when to run, when to power hike and how to train climbs without wasting effort.