Trail Run Magazine Trail Run Magazine # 55 Back Issue

Trail tribe, TRM55 has landed and it’s blazing a bold new path! This edition is all about grit, growth, and the game changers rewriting what’s possible on and off the trail. From the raw realities of endurance to the quiet power of community, we’re digging deep into the stories that fuel your fire and keep you moving forward – one dusty step at a time. Leading the charge: we unpack the science behind why women aren’t just keeping up in the longest ultras – they’re poised to lead the pack, with insights into physiology, psychology and performance that might just flip the script on who’s chasing who. From the red zones of extreme endurance, British runner Jon Shield takes us inside his epic feat of becoming the first man to win every race in Beyond the Ultimate’s Global Race Series. Meanwhile, in the deep south of Aotearoa, Patrick and Joanna Manulat have turned loops into lifelines with the Sandy Point Backyard Ultra. It’s more than a race – it’s a rally cry for community resilience.TRM55 also taps into the rise and rise of Aussie ultrarunner and coach Jodie Oborne, whose journey from the Perth hills to the global stage proves that trail running doesn’t discriminate – it elevates. And because no race happens without them, we pay tribute to the backbone of every event: the volunteers. From taping toes to lifting spirits, these unsung heroes deserve more than just a post-race shoutout – and in TRM55, they get it. Packed as always with stunning photography, must-read race reports, practical gear advice and nutrition know-how, TRM55 will keep you inspired, informed and trail-ready. So lace up, lean in, and let’s go long – the wild is waiting.