Our favorite motivating and inspiring running quotes that apply particularly to trail running, ultramarathons and other tough survival and endurance challenges.

The most thought-provoking plant based diet documentaries that will make you want to eat more plants, protect our environment, and live more sustainably.

What is REI's Force of Nature Campaign? The outdoors has always been there for us all to go out and explore. But how many women...

8 health and fitness New Year's resolutions that will motivate you to become the best version of yourself in 2021, with a focus on a practical, balanced lifestyle.

Our curated list of the best women's running books, showcasing true stories from inspiring female athletes and adventurers.

A happy, balanced lifestyle lets your energy come and go naturally without risking burnout! Click for advice on how to keep running enjoyable.

Did you know we also produce trail running films, gear reviews, advice, interviews and fitness videos? This post will briefly outline the different types of content and playlists that are available to watch for free on our YouTube channel.

The Dipsea trail runs from near downtown Mill Valley in Marin, California, through the Muir Woods redwood forest, up around the side of Mt Tamalpais, and then rolls downhill towards the ocean, ending at Stinson Beach.

The enchanting landscapes of this region make the Via della Lana e della Seta a must visit in my eyes. Whether you choose to hike or run the entire...

We love trails, but when you live in San Francisco, it would be rude not to run over the Golden Gate Bridge for a blast of fresh sea air and great views

With our own experience gained over the last 5 years, we have learned that half the battle of finishing any race is the mental challenge. This made us curious about how we can be improving our mental game to allow us to push through those low points during a race.

While you may already know about the many physical benefits running provides, did you know that running improves mental health too? It’s true! Running can do wonders for mental alertness, mood, and even your confidence. It’s never too late to become a runner.

Join us as we go running in Yosemite National Park, what a perfect way to spend Earth Day. We take the 4-mile loop trail up to Union Point which gave us a fantastic view of Half Dome, El Capitan and the Yosemite Valley

Join us as we go run-hiking in Marin California. Starting off at Bon Tempe Lake (where you can park your car for the day, for $8), we take the Rocky Ridge road trail skywards...

Megan Hine's book, Mind of a Survivor, explores the mental qualities that certain people can harness that means they can overcome some incredibly difficult and seemingly impossible survival situations - where others may not make it. Inspiration for your next ultramarathon!

Trail & Kale are now based in Marin, California! Join us on our first trail run in our beautiful new playground.

Living a modern everyday lifestyle, but doing so with meaning, not becoming overwhelmed and distracted by owning and being responsible for a load of stuff.

The benefits of trail running are numerous - from the obvious fitness gains to completely changing your outlook on life. Here's why we love trail running.

Trail running and Mindfulness go hand-in-hand. Here's how I get to that special state of being mindful while out running on the trails.

One of the key attractions for us in planning a visit to the Abel Tasman National Park during our trip to New Zealand was to have the...

Here's our round up of 2016's races - perhaps you may find some ideas or inspiration in these for your 2017 trail running adventures?

This poem beautifully, yet indirectly describes one of the most important reasons why I love trail running, and it's probably the same for a lot of you too.

Join the Trail & Kale Strava Running Club: for all runners and adventure lovers. On this page, you can find out more about the club and a link to join.