Trail running is a fantastic way to get fit and stay healthy. It’s a brilliant way to explore the great outdoors, improve your mental well-being, and discover hidden treasures. You can even use it as an excuse to spend time with friends or family members who have a similar interest!
What is Trail Running?
Trail running is a form of running in the countryside, off-road and on trails. The sport has grown in popularity over recent years due to its health benefits and scenic nature.
In order to run on trails you will need to have a good pair of trail shoes or boots with good grip. Trail running can be done as part of cross country or fell running, which involves covering longer distances at a steady pace over rough terrain.
Why Trail Running?
Trail running can be a great way to get outside, build endurance and strength, and also improve your speed. Trails are usually less crowded than paved roads. This helps you build up an even more intimate connection with nature as well as create some peace for yourself. It’s also a fun way to break the monotony of running on the same path every day (or week).
Trails tend to be much more technical than roads because they often have roots, rocks, loose gravel and other obstacles that can trip you up if you aren’t paying attention. This makes trail running much harder than road running but also makes it more interesting!
Where to start with Trail Running?
When you’re new to trail running, it’s a good idea to start with shorter runs. The best way to get comfortable with the sport is by easing into it and building up your endurance over time. You don’t want to try a long run before you’re ready—you’ll only end up hurting yourself or getting discouraged. Here are some ways for beginners to ease into trail running:
- Start with short distances: when starting out on trails, I recommend no more than 2 miles at first.
- Start with short times: if you have never run before (or haven’t in a while) then don’t worry about how fast you run yet! Just focus on completing whatever distance I’ve recommended above within your allotted time frame (e.g., 10 minutes). Once you get more comfortable, then we’ll talk about how fast/slow should feel like.”
What do you need when starting with Trail Running?
To begin, you’ll need the right gear. There are many different items to choose from, but here is a list of some things you will want in your trail running pack:
- Shoes: You’ll want shoes that have good traction, are lightweight and comfortable. For those who are just starting out on their first trails run we recommend getting either trail running shoes or cross-trainers that have a lot of cushioning and support built into them.
- Clothes: Since you’re going to be spending more time on trails than regular road running it’s important to have clothing options that dry quickly so they don’t end up getting stinky after repeated use.”
When to start with Trail Running?
The best time to start running trails is when you have a free schedule. This is because trails require more time and effort than road running. You will also need ample time between workouts so that your body can recover. It’s not easy or enjoyable running on trails if you are constantly tired, fatigued and sore.
If you want to avoid the frustration of not being able to complete a run then it would be best if you wait until summer when there is more daylight available for training after work and school schedules become less demanding.
Looking ahead
Now that you have some of the basic information, it’s time to think about what you want to accomplish. Think about what trails in your area look like and if there are any races or events nearby that would be good for getting out on the trail.
If this is all new territory for you, then I would suggest starting with a beginner trail run and working up to a 5k race. You can even do this on roads as long as they aren’t too busy during your training sessions!
This will get you started with Trail Running!
Trail running is a great way to get outside, stay active and enjoy nature. The sport has been steadily growing in popularity over the last few years, especially with its rise in races across the country. Trail running can be done anywhere there are trails: on mountains, through forests and even on an urban path with tree roots sticking out of it!
There are many benefits of trail running including:
- It’s fun! The best part about trail running is that you don’t have to follow a specific route as long as you stay on the designated path (if there is one). This makes each run unique which helps prevent boredom from setting in or getting bored from doing the same thing every time you go out for a run.
- You don’t have to worry about traffic or cars coming at you from behind like when running along city streets where drivers tend to drive faster than they should so this can make them more dangerous places for runners who are always careful not get hit by passing vehicles, be careful with mountainbikers though.
Conclusion
Trail running is a great way to stay active and have fun. It can be as challenging as you want it to be, but beginners should start with an easy trail that has gradual inclines. You will be able to see the difference in your body after just one session of trail running, so don’t give up!