Rob Beers Coaching & FitnessTrail as in "Dirty road run" ?
https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/best-mens-trail-running-shoes/
Kelp and FernUpdate on DirtBags and whats next!
Massive thanks to everyone that backed, shared and interacted with the DirtBags Kickstarter last month.
It didn't go exactly how we'd planned, but a lot was learned!
We hit 40% funding, which, honestly, is a massive achievement with well over 100 backers.
We had trail runners, mountain runners, ultra-marathoners all back and message saying that you're looking forward to using DirtBags in your own way, every message and system different to the last.
Even race directors reached out to say how they'd love to use DirtBags for their events so they could move to bulk bought fuel options, remove single use packaging from their aid stations and hand them out to participants before the event to use as doggy bags.
It was a truly amazing month to hear from so many of you and have you support the idea!
I learned a hell of a lot from the last month and have been quietly working on what the plan of action is for DirtBags going forward, which i'll get in to in the next update.
To make sure you don't miss out on the update, subscribe to the For The Trail newsletter and follow on socials.
Email newsletter at: https://forthetrail.eo.page/newsletter
Instagram: @for.the.trail
Join the community: https://circle.forthetrail.com
The For The Trail community isn't just about DirtBags. It's about learning more about nature, sharing sustainable alternatives, and building resources the that ask less of the planet and For The Trail. Join even if you never buy a thing: https://circle.forthetrail.com
If you know of anyone that would be interested in swapping out single-use plastic packaging and plastic ziploc bags for a more sustainable and reusable option, please share the social links above with them as this is the best way you can support us at the moment prior to our next launch!
Diolch / Thanks
Martin
#trailrunning #dirtbags #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #trail #fellrunning #mountainrunning #hiking #backpacking
Massive thanks to everyone that backed, shared and interacted with the DirtBags Kickstarter last month.
It didn't go exactly how we'd planned, but a lot was learned!
We hit 40% funding, which, honestly, is a massive achievement with well over 100 backers.
We had trail runners, mountain runners, ultra-marathoners all back and message saying that you're looking forward to using DirtBags in your own way, every message and system different to the last.
Even race directors reached out to say how they'd love to use DirtBags for their events so they could move to bulk bought fuel options, remove single use packaging from their aid stations and hand them out to participants before the event to use as doggy bags.
It was a truly amazing month to hear from so many of you and have you support the idea!
I learned a hell of a lot from the last month and have been quietly working on what the plan of action is for DirtBags going forward, which i'll get in to in the next update.
To make sure you don't miss out on the update, subscribe to the For The Trail newsletter and follow on socials.
Email newsletter at: https://forthetrail.eo.page/newsletter
Instagram: @for.the.trail
Join the community: https://circle.forthetrail.com
The For The Trail community isn't just about DirtBags. It's about learning more about nature, sharing sustainable alternatives, and building resources the that ask less of the planet and For The Trail. Join even if you never buy a thing: https://circle.forthetrail.com
If you know of anyone that would be interested in swapping out single-use plastic packaging and plastic ziploc bags for a more sustainable and reusable option, please share the social links above with them as this is the best way you can support us at the moment prior to our next launch!
Diolch / Thanks
Martin
#trailrunning #dirtbags #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #trail #fellrunning #mountainrunning #hiking #backpacking
Looking for a new running book suggestion?
Look no further! Focus on the Trail
You can buy it online at https://www.kelpandfern.com/book
If you take photos out on the trail of the beautiful wild experiences you're having, then this book should help you think about how to take better photos when you're out.
As an independent film-maker, the sales of the book directly fund and support all future documentaries that I work on.
I couldn't bring to life the stories that I do without the support of everyone here and the beauty of it is that I get to make films and share stories that otherwise wouldn't get told.
So if you're looking for a new running book this year, why not give Focus on the Trail a look.
Just head to https://www.kelpandfern.com/book to order.
For all those that have already bought the book, thank you so much for the support, it means so much!!!
#trailrunning #focusonthetrail #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #fellrunning #mountainrunning #trail #photography #photographybook
Look no further! Focus on the Trail
You can buy it online at https://www.kelpandfern.com/book
If you take photos out on the trail of the beautiful wild experiences you're having, then this book should help you think about how to take better photos when you're out.
As an independent film-maker, the sales of the book directly fund and support all future documentaries that I work on.
I couldn't bring to life the stories that I do without the support of everyone here and the beauty of it is that I get to make films and share stories that otherwise wouldn't get told.
So if you're looking for a new running book this year, why not give Focus on the Trail a look.
Just head to https://www.kelpandfern.com/book to order.
For all those that have already bought the book, thank you so much for the support, it means so much!!!
#trailrunning #focusonthetrail #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #fellrunning #mountainrunning #trail #photography #photographybook
Saturday's were meant for adventure
It started very wet and ended up quite nice
#fellrunning #running#run
Philip WithnallLast week I had a friend stay over so we could go to a fell race together, allowing him to get there by public transport. It helped as the parking field for the race was small and quite slippery. I still could have done better at lift sharing though (two spare spaces in the car).
Great roaching right here!
https://robbeerscoachingandfitness.wordpress.com/
#Coaching #running #run #runningcoach #runningcoachnottingham #runner #improve #parkrun #10k #ultrarunning #marathon #fellrunning #trailrunning #sprint #melton #belvoir #gedling #westbridgford #lougborough #beeston #bramcote #colwick #eastleake
THE LAP
Documentary featuring Lee May and Tom Reeves premieres tonight at 8pm on Youtube.
www.Youtube.com/@KelpandFern
A 75km loop around Windermere, England's largest natural lake.
I've spent the last few months editing this film and it's been quite bizarre watching torrential rain, ankle deep mud and low clouds during the current heat waves we've had in the UK.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as I have working on it.
I want to thank Lee and Tom for letting me be a part of their journey and to the race itself!!
I film a handful of ultras a year as Kelp and Fern, mostly in the UK, documenting peoples journeys that otherwise wouldn't be captured and I have never felt so welcome by an event or race before in my 10+ years doing this, they couldn't have done more for me.
So a huge thanks to David the RD and everyone at The Lap for having me.
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#thelap #thelapwindermere #windermere #friends #adventure #cumbria #thelakedistrict #75km #ultra-marathon #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #fellrunner #fellrunning #thelakedistrict #fells #lake #windermerelake
Documentary featuring Lee May and Tom Reeves premieres tonight at 8pm on Youtube.
www.Youtube.com/@KelpandFern
A 75km loop around Windermere, England's largest natural lake.
I've spent the last few months editing this film and it's been quite bizarre watching torrential rain, ankle deep mud and low clouds during the current heat waves we've had in the UK.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as I have working on it.
I want to thank Lee and Tom for letting me be a part of their journey and to the race itself!!
I film a handful of ultras a year as Kelp and Fern, mostly in the UK, documenting peoples journeys that otherwise wouldn't be captured and I have never felt so welcome by an event or race before in my 10+ years doing this, they couldn't have done more for me.
So a huge thanks to David the RD and everyone at The Lap for having me.
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#thelap #thelapwindermere #windermere #friends #adventure #cumbria #thelakedistrict #75km #ultra-marathon #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #fellrunner #fellrunning #thelakedistrict #fells #lake #windermerelake
Neil Campbell🏔️ Kilian Jornet AMA 🏔️
📅 13th August 2025
🕘 9pm CET
📍 Reddit /r/TrailRunning
I’m stoked to have helped bring Kilian Jornet to the trail running community for a live AMA with the help of TthomasbBannelier 🙌 Really appreciate both of their time setting this up!
Mountain athlete. Conservationist. Co-founder of NNormal. Endless inspiration for anyone who loves wild places.
Recent highlights:
⛰️ All 4,000m summits of the Alps in 19 days
🥉 3rd at Western States 2025
🚴♂️🥾 Massive September project linking most US 14ers by bike & foot
💬 How to join:
The AMA will go live on Reddit at the date/time above, questions only in the main AMA thread once it’s posted.
An hour of trail, mountain & nature stories with one of the greats.
Don’t miss it.
— Martin / Kelp and Fern
Photo I took from Gruagaichean above Kinlochleven during the Vertical Kilometre of Skyline Scotland a few years ago.
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#kilianjornet #nnormal #kilianjornetfoundation #conservationist #mountainrunner #mountainrunning #fellrunning #fellrunner #ama #redditama #reddit #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultramarathon #ultrarunner #mountainathlete
📅 13th August 2025
🕘 9pm CET
📍 Reddit /r/TrailRunning
I’m stoked to have helped bring Kilian Jornet to the trail running community for a live AMA with the help of TthomasbBannelier 🙌 Really appreciate both of their time setting this up!
Mountain athlete. Conservationist. Co-founder of NNormal. Endless inspiration for anyone who loves wild places.
Recent highlights:
⛰️ All 4,000m summits of the Alps in 19 days
🥉 3rd at Western States 2025
🚴♂️🥾 Massive September project linking most US 14ers by bike & foot
💬 How to join:
The AMA will go live on Reddit at the date/time above, questions only in the main AMA thread once it’s posted.
An hour of trail, mountain & nature stories with one of the greats.
Don’t miss it.
— Martin / Kelp and Fern
Photo I took from Gruagaichean above Kinlochleven during the Vertical Kilometre of Skyline Scotland a few years ago.
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#kilianjornet #nnormal #kilianjornetfoundation #conservationist #mountainrunner #mountainrunning #fellrunning #fellrunner #ama #redditama #reddit #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultramarathon #ultrarunner #mountainathlete
Focus on the Trail - The Beginner's Guide to Trail Running Photography is now PUBLISHED!
You can get your hands on the eBook or Paperback here https://amzn.eu/d/18IiRVj
My aim with this book, help trail runners, mountain runners and ultra marathoners slow down, enjoy the natural world that little bit more and hopefully help them take better photos of their adventures on this wonderful magic planet we all share.
I share 70+ of my own photographs i've taken on my own adventures and walk you through the basics of landscape, nature and photographing trail runners on the trail so you can hopefully take better photos of your adventures, your friends and what you see around you.
Here are some of those photos from the book which I use in specific examples throughout.
I believe this book is the first of its kind, aimed at trail runners and those that move through environments lightly and swiftly.
I want to thank so many people, events, the trail itself as this book otherwise would not have been possible.
Rachel, my wife, the most kindest and adventurous human. You have helped in so many ways to get this book out and I dedicate the book to you.
To all those i've shared the trail with, those that have supported my work with Kelp and Fern, i've met some beautiful people out there on the trail and I thank you all for those special moments.
Diolch pawb!
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#trailrunning #focusonthetrail #trail #thetrail #trailrunner #trailrunners #trailrun #trailrunnersofinstagram #fellrunning #mountainrunning #mountainrunner #ultrarunnera #ultramarathoner #ultramarathon #runfar #endurance #trailrunphoto #trailrunphotographer #fastmediaguy #kelpandfern #nature
You can get your hands on the eBook or Paperback here https://amzn.eu/d/18IiRVj
My aim with this book, help trail runners, mountain runners and ultra marathoners slow down, enjoy the natural world that little bit more and hopefully help them take better photos of their adventures on this wonderful magic planet we all share.
I share 70+ of my own photographs i've taken on my own adventures and walk you through the basics of landscape, nature and photographing trail runners on the trail so you can hopefully take better photos of your adventures, your friends and what you see around you.
Here are some of those photos from the book which I use in specific examples throughout.
I believe this book is the first of its kind, aimed at trail runners and those that move through environments lightly and swiftly.
I want to thank so many people, events, the trail itself as this book otherwise would not have been possible.
Rachel, my wife, the most kindest and adventurous human. You have helped in so many ways to get this book out and I dedicate the book to you.
To all those i've shared the trail with, those that have supported my work with Kelp and Fern, i've met some beautiful people out there on the trail and I thank you all for those special moments.
Diolch pawb!
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#trailrunning #focusonthetrail #trail #thetrail #trailrunner #trailrunners #trailrun #trailrunnersofinstagram #fellrunning #mountainrunning #mountainrunner #ultrarunnera #ultramarathoner #ultramarathon #runfar #endurance #trailrunphoto #trailrunphotographer #fastmediaguy #kelpandfern #nature
