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2018 Autumn Issue - No.19

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Welcome to our 2018 autumn newsletter!

This summer has seen so many amazing trail running adventures and events, we hope you enjoyed them too and made the most of the incredible weather. We're excited about this Autumn's Run the Wild trips which will keep you inspired and out on those trails!

In this newsletter you will find features on: how to get into trail running; how to really use trail running poles; an epic foraged trail food to keep you warm this Autumn; our brand new Brewery Trail Run; and what trips you can still sign up for this season.

We hope you enjoy our features and look forward to meeting you on the trails!

The Team @ Run the Wild

Anyone can trail run!

An Introduction to trail running... Do More Movement

Trail running is probably one of the most liberating sports out there. The total freedom of stepping off the pavement onto countryside footpaths is an experience that everyone should try at least once. I grew up running trails as a child. Living in the remote areas of South Wales with no public transport or even street lights in our village, running on trails was part of my everyday life, just a quick way to catch up with my friends at the beach or getting home in time for dinner.

Roads and pavements in towns are getting busier as more people live and work in urban areas, particularly London. This combined with the increased popularity of running and cycling to and from work makes for busy pavements. If you are tired of running the same old route or losing your mojo to pound the streets, perhaps it’s time to have a look at trail running to escape the crowds and get back to the true freedom running provides.

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Written by Team RtW

Are you a Colley's Dog or more of a Death or Glory kind of trail runner?

UK Adventures - Brewery Trail Run

Find out by taking part in this 10km trail run followed by private tour and tasting at the world famous Tring Brewery (providing the Crowning Glory beer in the in the film The World's End). Also pick up your free bottle of beer on us! Join us this 24th November 2018 for just £20 per entry.

Registration includes; fully guided 10km trail run in the Chilterns, led by local England Athletics run leaders advice and tips on trail running, brewery tour, tasting, standard bottle of beer and discounts with Runners Need, Cotswold Outdoors, Snow+Rock, Cycle Surgery and Be Fit Apps.

Don't delay! Sign-up here!

How to incorporate running poles into your trail running

Trail running poles work... the why and how

Following on from my article about techniques for running uphill, I mentioned the use of running poles was a serious consideration when looking at improving your technique on running up hills. In this article I’ll take a quick look at what the benefits and effects of using running poles are and what techniques there are to use them.

Trail running poles remain a contentious issue in the world of running and that’s partly because of their history, and also perhaps due to the lack of our understanding of their impact in scientific terms. Not much else divides opinion in the sphere of running as much as running poles, other than maybe barefoot running! So, let’s get stuck into the world of sticks…

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Written by Simon James, Trail Running Guide & Run the Wild Founder

Epic foraged trail running food

Stay warm this Autumn

Learning about wild edible plants often features on our guided trail running adventures, from salad leaves, to fungi and fruit, there is always something edible whatever the time of year. It makes a trail running journey much more interesting and re-connects us to the wild.

In a nod to the British Bake Off and also this amazing Autumnal free food, we thought we would share with you our favourite use for this fruity beauty. Check out the recipe for making an epic trail running food - blackberry crumble. Recipe found here.

Why not add some oaty goodness and mix in some oats too?! Save us some too though!

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Look the part with Run the Wild gear!

Run the Wild caps available to purchase for £15. Also our high quality "Superdry" style hoodies for £40 and our highly functional morfs (like a buff) with Run the Wild logo for £10. All for sale on our website. Click here for more info

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Autumn Running Adventures in the UK

Chiltern Hills Challenge

Join us this October for a beautiful trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills. Qualified guides, lux refreshment stop, tech t-shirt and hills included! Sign up here

Join us for a 2 day guided running adventure in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, B&B and dinner in country pub included in the price. Full details here

Gear Partners

Our trusted partners are Hoka One One, Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need, Snow + Rock, Julbo, Montane and Suprabeam. We have secured discounts with our partners so if you partake in a holiday with us you will also benefit. Kit is important and it's often a costly investment that is there to look after you.

You'll also get plenty of gear advice on any one of our trips from packs to poles. If in doubt about what to buy before a trip please get in touch.

What makes us different?

When you join a Run the Wild trip you are looked after from beginning to end, you become part of Run the Wild. Your qualified guide is a member of the Run the Wild team and is supported throughout the trip by a Run the Wild logistic team including refreshments stops of local produce. We include dinner on the first night in all our adventures. There are no hidden charges. We are passionate about you having a running adventure of a lifetime, making friends and hitting the trails. Find out more here.

"Exploring places... not running races."

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Keep in touch!

This newsletter is a regular feature but if you'd like to keep up to date please follow us on the usual channels as well as keeping an eye on the website. We also want to hear from you about your favourite trails. If you'd like to submit an article for the newsletter please email us.