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Trail Running Tips
Are you a long-time runner ? Did you just recently take it up ? Whether you ’ re a novice or heart-pumping miles are your jam , don ’ t just assume you need to ditch your daily cardio because you ’ re headed off to a remote location . Trail running can be a great way to see the sights while working up your appetite .
those going uphill , as it takes more effort to stop and restart during an ascent . But when in doubt , be courteous and kind no matter which direction you ’ re going .
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JUST BE CAREFUL . AS THEY say , once you go dirt , you never go back .
Leave your ego at home . Trail running can be twice as hard as your normal pavement jog . With more obstacles to navigate , a slower pace is to be expected . So leave your ego at home as you find your pace and learn to master varying terrain .
Give yourself a sturdy base . Trail running shoes aren ’ t your standard road shoe . They ’ re typically beefier , have more traction and a lower profile , which helps reduce accidental ankle rolls like you can get with a higher heel . Because the only way to really know how a shoe will perform , consider getting a pair from a company that gives you a generous try-it and return-it window , like Seattle-based Brooks .
Be gracious to other trail users . Generally , downhill runners and trekkers yield to
Stay safe . If possible , run with your trail buddies . There ’ s strength in numbers should anything happen . But at the very least , it ’ s a good idea to bring a communication device , like your phone . ( A camera phone is a double win , as there are often so many beautiful things to see along the way .)
Bring fluids . Even if you ’ re only out for a short amount of time , it ’ s a good idea to bring something to drink . As trail running can be harder than jogging on the street , it ’ s easier to get dehydrated .
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