It’s an exciting time as the Golden Trail Series returns in 2022. In under two weeks, the top trail runners in the world will toe the line at Zegama to kickstart this year’s edition.
Many of the top names from last year are back, and there is a train’s load of young talent out to prove themselves.
So, what will it be this year? Will the old guard hold on to their dominance, or will there be a newcomer’s face atop the podium this year?
Covid was a nature awakening for many. Being cooped up in houses, restrictions on where you could go, and general anxiety led people to search for an escape.
And, for many, that escape was hitting the trails.
“You hated running. What changed?” I’ve gotten this question multiple times from friends and family. People see me running 5-6 times a week and wonder who the hell this person is and what they did with the real Kyle. In hindsight, for me at least, it’s easy to see why I fell in love with trail running.
Phuket is full of things to do. There are world-class beaches, islands straight out of your favorite Youtube influencer’s videos, a vibrant Phuket Town, and countless markets filled with all types of food—even if some of it doesn’t look like it’d be food. However, the opportunities to experience the outdoors are easily overlooked. Enter the Manik Mining Trail.
