Kings of the Trail #034
- Luke Jarman
- Sep 22, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Kings of the Trail #034
Reading about the career of Mo Farah and looking back over his highlight reel (see the article below) made me consider the traits of longevity, consistency and determination – all elements that are required to achieve as much as Mo Farah has managed in his chosen field. This led me to think more deeply about these factors and realise that they are present around us, every day, inspiring us, as nature is the epitome of these characteristics, steadfastly going about its business, all the time, everywhere…
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
Frank Lloyd Wright.
This week we are out and about to learn how to be prepared for any surprises that nature may throw at you when you’re hiking, running or biking, as you never know what may lie around the corner…get fully up to speed on how to train for an ultra-marathon and be immersed in the natural world, or plan your next eco-friendly luxury travel adventure by ditching the plane…and revel in the highlights of the aforementioned Mo Farah’s incredible career…
Until next week, be safe and enjoy the trails…
Ultra-marathons are more popular than ever – the chance to test your physical condition as well as your mental fortitude over longer distances is a challenge that many people are looking for – this guide has everything you need to train for an ultra.
Hopefully, for most runners, the dangers and risks of everyday runs are very minor, but in a worst-case scenario, it is essential to have some background knowledge about how to react…
Mo Farah has achieved many things and inspired numerous people to get out and run during his career, all achieved with grace and humility not found often in elite sports. As his career ends, here are five highlights to saviour…
Personally, I have always felt travelling by train is a more pleasant way to travel and with the massive environmental impact of flying, these luxury train experiences could be just right for your next travel adventure…
📸 Herrera de Valdecañas, Spain
Each week I update the Kings of the Trail playlist with a new selection – just like trail runs or hikes, you can be sure that it will be a varied and eclectic journey, but hopefully, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
First winning the Mercury Prize and now being selected for the prestigious spot in this newsletter – what a month it has been for Ezra Collective! This pick is just a lovely tune and has a smooth rolling feel to help the miles drift away…
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