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Night trail race cut-offs: calculate the time you actually have
Work out finish and checkpoint deadlines with BigNightOut and Illuminator examples, then allow for stops, hills and the remaining route after a checkpoint.
Choosing a night trail race: railway track, downland or hill course?
Compare Tunnel Vision, BigNightOut and Illuminator course demands, marking, kit and logistics to choose a night-running format that suits your experience.
Running the Monsal Trail: tunnels, start points and your turnaround
Plan a Monsal Trail run around station access, daylight-lit tunnels and a realistic return distance, with worked examples from the National Park’s route information.
Monsal, Tissington or High Peak Trail: which suits your run?
Compare three Peak District railway trails for scenery, surfaces, access, tunnels and steep inclines, then choose a starting section and return distance.
Do you need to navigate in a fell race? Markings, GPS and what to check
Understand self-navigation in FRA fell races: course markings, GPS restrictions, recces, practical skills, required kit and reporting a retirement.
Fell race categories explained: what AS, BM and AL actually tell you
Decode FRA distance and ascent categories, understand the 10km and 20km boundaries, and compare climb figures without mistaking them for a difficulty score.
Choosing a first fell race: three courses with very different demands
Compare Rivington Pike, Loughrigg and Loughrigg Silverhow through their published course information, terrain, climbing and navigation expectations.
Running armband sizing: stop slipping without overtightening
Find out whether your running armband or the phone inside it is moving. Check case size, fastening overlap, sleeves and arm position before replacing it.
Phone armband or running belt: choose for access and comfort
Compare an armband and running belt with your actual phone, keys and clothing. Choose for screen access, comfortable movement and the kit you carry.
Best running phone armbands: a light sleeve or a sealed arm pack?
Choose a running phone armband for screen access or wet-weather protection, with useful checks for your phone case, keys, sleeves and arm fit.
How to wear a headtorch with a running hat or headband
Fit a running headtorch over winter headwear without chasing bounce: settle the fabric, adjust the band and lamp angle, then check glasses and hood clearance.
Running in glasses and a neck warmer: reduce fogging and rubbing
Keep a running neck warmer comfortable with glasses: check airflow, collar folds, pressure above the ears and coating-safe lens care before buying replacements.