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

An end and a beginning as the years turned over. Party last night and a sleepover at a friend’s house, and then we all did the local ParkRun this morning. I don’t do that much fast shorter distance running so that felt tough but I’m pleased with my time. It was 35s outside my PB but close enough for a man with a mild hangover😆. Legs were still a bit unhappy after my #ultramarathon on 27th Dec too #excuses Happy New Year to you all. May all your runs be joyous and fun😃

Woche 1/17: Trainingsauftakt für Hamburg-Marathon 2026
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#Kilometersammeln für den guten Zweck:
#jedermarathoneinbaum 🏃🏻‍♂️🌳
zugunsten #wildewaelder http://wildewaelder.org
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#Naabtal50Ultralauf
#llcMarathonRegensburg
#antifascistrunningclub
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26. April: #HamburgMarathon 
27. Juni: Hofer #BackyardUltra 
04. September: Fränkischer Backyard Ultra 
03. Oktober: Nordiska Mästarnas Backyard Ultra 🇸🇪
18. Oktober: Naabtal50 Ultralauf
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#runnersofmastodon
#runningcommunity
#running #marathon #ultramarathon

MY WAY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEALHdVvFxg

A glorious drift along Pembrokeshire Coast Path, featuring Sanna as she attempted to take the fastesat known time.

Such an amazing adventure to be a part of and below i'll go through why.

First, I have prioritised Wales for the last decade in my film-making and photography. It's my home and where I felt needed more attention, especially in the outdoor and adventure media.

So to be a part of Sanna's adventure on what was the very first National Trail in Wales really means a lot. The opening scene shows the relief map of Wales and zooms in on Pembrokeshire and I feel an amazing sense of pride being able to share that moment and show this part of the world and hopefully Sannas story has inspired others to come here to enjoy the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

My second aim is all about what types of documentaries I put out that feature landscapes and athletes moving through them.

Because i'm not tied to brands or sponsors, I can put out what works best to showcase what Sanna went through to make this feat of endurance and to really highlight the beauty of this part of the world.

This leads on to my final aim. Being the absolute best trail running camera operator I can be. I've learned a lot in the last 20+ years as a landscape photographer, nature and trail running documentary film-maker.

To be on the trail, in the landscape, be with the subject for the maximum time my body will allow directly connects the viewer to what the runner is going through. If I'm not there filming and burying myself to document their story, i'm failing. I aimed to run half the distance with Sanna whilst filming and I got close to that, something i'm also very proud of.

If you would like to support my work, you can join as a member on Youtube, donate on Ko-Fi or become a patreon. This will help to always put the landscapes and stories of the athletes first.

Martin

#trailrunning #ultramarathon #pembrokeshirecoastpath #walescoastpath

Really enjoyed my birthday ultra yesterday. Just under 50km with plenty of elevation (about 1450m). Finished in just over 7 hours. Paced it well and finished strongly, helped by the last 5k being mostly downhill😁 #trailrunning #ultramarathon Highly recommend this race. It was very scenic. Mortimer midwinter trail ultra in Shropshire. They also do a summer edition.