The Existential Trail Runner began as me recording myself, talking to myself, while trail running. This led to me expanding on concepts I talked with myself about on the trails in essays. Writing is a passion of mine and the synthesis of trail running and life philosophies becomes stronger for me through written word. I hope you enjoy the essays. I hope they affirm and challenge you. There are also images mixed in that flow with the writing, I hope, to add sensory accompaniment. Feel free to take them. I used Chat GPT.