Latest from the Trails

Discover tips, stories, and inspiration for your next running adventure.

Training & Tips

Practical trail-running advice — training, technique, hydration and how to prepare for a multi-day running holiday, from guides who run every route themselves.

Trail runners posing by a serene mountain lake with snow-capped peaks and evergreen forests.

Pyrenees Holidays

From the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean Sea Hey, I’m Pablo, NomaTrails’ lead runner. Why do we run the Pyrenees? It’s simple, really. The south of

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Sicilian coastal city with green-tiled cathedral dome, blue Mediterranean Sea, and rocky mountains.

7 way to run downhill faster

It’s a sight to see experienced trail runners glide downhill. They appear to fly effortlessly, soaring over rocks and obstacles without fear of falling, even over the most treacherous terrain. However, many runners struggle to overcome their fears on downhills and can become uneasy When trying to pick up the pace. Here are my top four tips for increasing your confidence and speed while running downhill on trails.

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Two runners crossing a red desert plateau in Morocco

Tips about hydration in a running event.

The importance of properly hydrating yourself throughout training and competitions cannot be overstated. Additionally, poor nutrition can worsen performance by increasing fatigue, and dehydration, which is directly related to poor thermoregulation, can have deadly health effects.

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How to find running trails

To me, the best way is to simply go out into the mountains without a plan and follow the trails you find along the route, at the end of the day, the goal of running is simply to be in nature.

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Trail Running for Marathon Training: A Runner’s Guide

If you are new to the running world, don’t let the idea of trail running scare you. You may find it fun and enjoyable to tackle a distance more than 26.2 miles on an easy trail with great scenery and without having to worry about planning ahead.

Now that you know what you’re getting into, here’s how to prepare for your first marathon trail running.

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Runner on the Cami de Ronda above a hidden turquoise cove

Run Downhill Faster: Hardrock, Sicily & Morocco Wisdom

It’s a sight to see experienced trail runners glide downhill. They appear to fly effortlessly, soaring over rocks and obstacles without fear of falling, even over the most treacherous terrain. However, many runners struggle to overcome their fears on downhills and can become uneasy when trying to pick up the pace. Here are my top four tips for increasing your confidence and speed while running downhill on trails.

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