Rob Kemp

Rob Kemp

Rob Kemp is a Dorset-based trail runner and off-road cyclist. He's written on the subject of health and fitness for over 25 years across a range of publications and websites. A former contributor to Trail Running and Outdoor Fitness magazines, his work now regularly features in The Telegraph and Cycling Weekly magazine. These days he's easing off from marathon running and devoting more time to hiking in Wales and Scotland or falling off of his bike in scenic wilds of south-west England.

Latest articles by Rob Kemp

Male runner training outdoors in wet weather. His reflection seen in a puddle of water before him. He stretched his leg
A word of warming: how to make sure you’re warmed up before you start running

By Rob Kemp Published

If you start strong, you’ll finish stronger – that’s why the right warm-up regimen works for trail runners…

Trail Running
Hitting the heights: top tips for trail running at altitude

By Rob Kemp Published

Running experts give their advice on high-altitude trail running

Trail Running
A trail runner on a ridge in Snowdonia, Eryri with lake in background
Put the spring in your step: as the weather gets warmer, check out these 12 memorable trail running challenges in the UK and Europe

By Rob Kemp Published

Top trail challenges to tick off your running bucket list in early 2025

Trail Running
12 leftfield running hacks to help you conquer the trails in 2025

By Rob Kemp Published

If you’re looking to get more from your runs in 2025, these tips from top trail runners can show you the way

Trail Running
Senior couple trail running outdoors in nature in the foggy morning
On the comeback trail: why trail running has become a hit with the over 50s

By Rob Kemp Published

As increasing numbers of men and women over 50 seek to reclaim their fitness and embrace new challenges, trail running and fell running have become an appealing yet formidable challenge…

Trail Running
7 tips for completing a desert marathon: top ultra runner Jon Shield reveals how he prepared for Namibia’s Desert Ultra

By Rob Kemp Published

British athlete and ultra running coach Jon Shield reveals what it takes to smash a race across the Namibian desert

Running Events & Competitions
“Try, record, adjust” – ultra runner Galen Reynolds’ expert advice on finding a nutrition strategy to suit you

By Rob Kemp Published

Galen Reynolds will try anything once to find nutritional gains – but usually ends up fueling with the stuff his kids leave on their plates…

Nutrition & Hydration
Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold at the summit of Central Howser Tower in the Bugaboos, British Columbia, Canada.
“I probably should’ve trained more” – how top climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell prepared for The Devil’s Climb

By Rob Kemp Published

Legendary climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell reveal how they got in shape for their daring cycling, sailing and climbing expedition to the top of the Devil’s Thumb.

Climbing & Mountaineering