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.
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?”
Trail Running Technique: Foot Strike, Downhills, and Confidence on Rough Terrain
What’s the best technique to use when running on trails? By this I mean, I have noticed some people run more on their toes than heel strike. Is this just personal preference or style? And should it change when going up and downhill? Or on rough terrain?
Trail Running Shakes Everything into the Right Baskets
It’s the kind where your shoulders drop, your breathing softens, and your brain finally stops trying to hold everything at once.
What Kit Do You Need for Guided Trail Runs in Sussex?
Wondering what kit you need for guided trail running in Sussex and the South Downs? Here is the…
Taking the First Step with FLOCK
If you have joined FLOCK but have not yet come along to a hike or run, we want you to know one…
Why FLOCK is Transforming Trail Running in the South Downs
Ready to escape the ordinary and discover hidden trails you never knew existed? Picture this…
Trail Running Confidence-Building Guide for Nervous Beginners
A comprehensive guide designed to help road runners overcome trail anxiety and build the…
Why Trail Running Outpaces Road Running: The Complete Guide
Road running has dominated the fitness world for decades, but here’s what most runners…