Trail running is a different experience from road running. Running the trails can give your feet a break from pounding on the asphalt, and the views can be refreshing. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned trail runner, here are some tips to remember before you hit the trail.
Running Off the Beaten Path
Here are some tips and techniques to improve balance, coordination and strength on your next off-road ramble.
Don't Wait for the Daylight Hours to Go Trail Running
Trail running at night is a rush that's sure to break you out of your normal workout routine. Even if you've been on a certain trail a hundred times before, it looks and feels different in the dark.
5 Tips for Safe Trail Running
Trail running is unpredictable. Learn these five safety tips to stay secure on the dirt.
Sport Spotlight: Trail Running
Trail running works a wider range of muscles than road running, without the repetition injuries of pounding pavement.
11 Tips to Run Better on the Trails
Are you taking to the trails? Here are some tips to remember for a fun and safe off-road experience.
Hit the Trails for Injury Prevention
If you typically run on flat, paved surfaces the lower leg muscles and joints don't have to work as hard to stabilize. Joint stability and integrity are crucial for injury prevention. That's where trail running comes in.
What to Expect When You Hit the Trail for an Off-Road Race
As you might think, a trail run or race can be quite different from running on the road. Here are a few things to remember, both tactically and physically.
The Elusive Trail Runner
Discover the difference between a road runner and a trail runner with this introspective on the off-road state of mind.
2 Road Workouts Trail Runners Can Use to Stay on Pace
If you regularly train on trails, you know that the uneven terrain makes it difficult to keep a steady pace. Get back on the roads once a week to sharpen your pace judgment.
Go Off-Road: The Ins and Outs of Trail Running
If you're a road-runner itching for a change of scenery, make the switch from hard surfaces to softer and more scenic trails.
12 Trail Running Tips for the Summer
Trail running is a different experience from road running. Here is some good information to know if you are going to branch out on the trail.
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