Trail Runner US - September/October 2020

Devoted to off-pavement running and adventure racing, Trail Runner is at the forefront of the fastest growing outdoor sport in the country. Enticing features, spectacular photography, detailed information on technique and wellness, and great gear reviews provide readers with everything they need to know to get off the road and onto the trail.

In our Annual Best Trail Towns Issue of Trail Runner: RUNNING FOR JUSTICE: For the Lakota woman Jordan Daniel, running is a prayer to end suffering in the Indigenous community. By Claire Walla. Photos by Devin Whetstone HOMETOWN TRAILS: Our 2020 collection of top trail towns highlights a diverse group of trail runners and where they live and run. By Brian Metzler. THE RUNNING CURE: At Age 38, Kim Strom learned she had breast cancer. The diagnosis, which was dire, was doubly cruel, coming just as Strom's life was flourishing after years of self-doubt and backseat roles. The outcome is anything but certain. By Doug Mayer. Photos by PatitucciPhoto TRAIL TIPS: Whether you are a weekend warrior or an aspiring van-lifer, trail running on the road adds another level of adventure. By Sam Griffith.