Of course, there’s one big issue with heading off into the middle of nowhere, and that’s safety. We talk about safety in running quite a bit and lots of women feel uncomfortable running through city centres alone. I’ve grown up running in London, often in the semi-dark and I tend to think that if anything awful happens, there’s always bound to be someone close by who can help. If I’m injured, I can limp to the Tube or call a cab. In the deepest, darkest countryside, that’s not possible.

Harding says that because trail running encompasses so many different terrains and areas, you might be on a trail within five minutes of setting off. “I have this disused railway line where I live in Warwick – that’s my nearest trail. I wouldn’t take a map and a first aid kit there because I’d only be running a couple of miles from my house. If anything went wrong, I could crawl to the road and get an Uber.

“But if I was going to the Peak District and planned to be out there for a few hours, I’d be packing a proper safety kit. I’d also be aware that you might not have phone signal if you’re somewhere more remote, so it’s worth downloading the what3words app. You can’t be like, ‘Oh, I’m on the King’s Road’ – you need to be able to say your exact location.”

On a more basic note, it’s always good practice to tell people where you intend to be running – especially if you’re spending the day exploring.

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