Trail Running Articles

Outdoor Skills
NANCY BOUCHARD Running Cross Training and Recovery

If you are a runner looking to mix up your routine look no further than Columbia's guide to cross-training for runners.

Getting Started
NANCY BOUCHARD Planning Your Running Race Calendar

Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or crossing the finish line for fun, creating a race calendar gives your runs purpose and keeps you motivated.

Getting Started
NANCY BOUCHARD How to Get Started Running

Every surface is a trail. These tips will get you moving on your running journey.

Interview
NANCY BOUCHARD What It Takes to Run the Tor des Géants

We sat down with Columbia Sportswear ambassador Willie McBride to talk to him about running and the 200-mile Tor des Géants through the Italian Alps.

Outdoor Skills
RACHEL CAVANAUGH Trail Running Nutrition: A Pro Runner’s Food and Diet Plan

Professional trail runner Yassine Diboun breaks down what to eat before, during, and after your run

Getting Started
DAVID YOUNG Training for Trail Running: Tips for Beginners

Prepare for your next trail run with these strength-training tips and workout plans from Columbia Sportswear athlete Yassine Diboun.

Story
RACHEL CAVANAUGH This Unstoppable Trail Runner Is Making Fitness After 40 Look Easy

Pro trail runner Willie McBride just completed his yearlong “40 for 40” endurance challenge. Learn more about his journey.

Outdoor Skills
TROY ASPLUND 12 Tips for Trail Running in the Rain

Learn how to tackle muddy trails with these tips and tricks for trail running in the rain.

Outdoor Skills
MICHELE ELDER How to Stay Cool While Running

From sun-protective clothing to hydration, discover our tips on how to beat the heat on your next trail run.

Gear Advice
DAVID YOUNG How to Choose Trail Running Shoes

From weight to durability, discover what factors to consider when finding the right trail running shoe for you.

Story
RACHEL CAVANAUGH How One Man Conquered Addiction Through the Outdoors

Discover the story of Pro ultra-runner Yassine Diboun, and how trail running and spending time outdoors helped him find freedom from substance abuse.

Story
RACHEL CAVANAUGH Why This French Alps Race Is the World’s Most Badass Marathon

Nestled in the picturesque mountains of France’s Chamonix Valley, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) is an event where gorgeous scenery and badass human beings collide.

Getting Started
RACHEL CAVANAUGH Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Wins? (Hint: It’s Trail Running)

Whether you’re completely new to running and trying to figure out where to start, here are some of the most compelling reasons to get into trail running.

Gear Advice
RACHEL CAVANAUGH How Trail Jackets Have Evolved To Be So Amazingly Lightweight

Nowadays, rain shells are so lightweight you can barely tell you’re wearing them. How did science make it possible?