Don’t be a Fair Weather Florence

You know the moment. You wake up, pull back the curtain, and the sky is doing that classic British thing where it looks like it’s been personally offended by your plans. Rain. Wind. A tree doing jazz hands. Your phone pings with the run you signed up for… and suddenly your thumb starts hovering…
The trail runner who joined for community and exploration

Each week, we are shining a light on one of the brilliant people who make up FLOCK. Our members come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, goals, and levels of experience, and that is exactly what makes this community so special.
The trail runner that likes to challenge herself physically and mentally

Each week, we are shining a light on one of the brilliant people who make up FLOCK. Our members come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, goals, and levels of experience, and that is exactly what makes this community so special.
Merrell Longsky 2 vs Agility Peak 6: could the Peak 6 be the perfect community trail shoe?

Two Merrell trail shoes are getting a lot of attention right now for very different reasons: the MTL Longsky 2 (a lightweight, technical trail shoe) and the brand-new Agility Peak 6 (which Merrell position as a do-it-all option from 5K right through to ultra distance).
FLOCK Mountain Challenge: Your 90-Minute Ticket to ‘Mountain Status’

The Mountain Challenge is one of those events that sounds intimidating until you realise it’s built for every FLOCK runner. Fast, steady, run/walk, hike-the-ups… it all counts. The goal isn’t to “beat” anyone else.
The trail runner that chose hills to spice things up

Each week, we are shining a light on one of the brilliant people who make up FLOCK. Our members come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, goals, and levels of experience, and that is exactly what makes this community so special.
The busy parent making time to trail run

Each week, we are shining a light on one of the brilliant people who make up FLOCK. Our members come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, goals, and levels of experience, and that is exactly what makes this community so special.
The trail runner beating anxiety through trail running

Each week, we are shining a light on one of the brilliant people who make up FLOCK. Our members come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, goals, and levels of experience, and that is exactly what makes this community so special.
Trail Running Hills: How to Stop Being Scared (and Start Running Them Stronger)

“One topic that many members would be interested in, is how not to be ‘scared’ of the hills. How should we approach them not just physically but also mentally?”.
The Importance of Pre- and Post-Run Stretching for Trail Running

“What is the importance of stretching before and after a run, and can this be incorporated into your run?”