Proper hydration is important not only when you’re out trail running but in everyday life as well. As an endurance sport that takes you into the great outdoors, trail running provides a well-needed break from civilization, and therefore requires smart hydration solutions. So, if you’re wanting to extend your runs further and further from the nearest water source but you’re finding it difficult ...

Backpacks or hydration packs have become an essential item for trail running. However, they are hardly used at all in road running or marathons. Why is there this difference in usage? After our article about how to choose trail running shoes, here are our advices about how do you choose your running pack? ROAD RUNNING If you run on a track, your bag will stay trackside. There’s no reason to ca...

When practicing outdoor sports, you need to protect yourself from the elements (rain, wind, snow, cold temperatures etc.) by means of good perspiration management. The three-layer-system helps you choose the right clothes while taking into account the weather conditions and the sport practiced. Three layers of clothing will keep you dry and warm: a base layer for removing moisture, a mid-la...

Trail running involves running off the beaten track. It’s often considered to be a completely different sport to road running, but in fact there are many similarities. They do, of course, take place in two very different environments but the main principle is the same; you have to put one foot in front of the other! However, the big difference in environment means that the runners' requirements...

Replacing the Quicklace on your Salomon trail running shoes is a straightforward process. Trail runner Majell Backhausen shows you how to do it from start to finish on two different trail running shoe models. First, he shows you how to re-work the Quicklace on a traditional shoe like the Salomon Sense Ride, then on the XA Pro 3D, which has a slightly different set-up. Majell also shows you the ...