https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvzGE4ar8Vk

Here is the spreadsheet that’s referenced in the video: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Je0YlbOHCuPrlDJ8qEgCyQdL1SKXl4m7Ww-KHOr9nO8

https://justinsimoni.com/how-fast-could-you-run-nolans-14-find-out-with-me/

My, this is a sexy looking graph! #running #runTraining #mountainRunning #trainingPeaks

Why is #garmin so terrible at race time predictions for races with elevation? Garmin, it's 40k with 3000m of elevation gain. I'm *not* going to do that in 3:08! Hell, 6:16 would be a major result! #skyRace #mountainRunning #running

001A vs 001
Same but different
#Norda #nordarun #trailrunning #trail #mountainrunning

Update 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
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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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdqhhb5tMNk

Check out my video on the long term durability of the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro, what small issues I found, and what I can do to repair them to keep running in them!

https://justinsimoni.com/la-sportiva-prodigio-pro-checking-out-the-long-term-durability-after-a-season-of-use/

🏔️ 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