One of the best things about running is we always have the opportunity for a new challenge. For me, learning how to start trail running in 2015 after over a decade on the roads was an entirely new adventure worth exploring!
Beginner trail running is often a place where long-time road runners find themselves when they’re in need of a new feeling, scenery, or challenge. Trail running—and especially trail races—are entirely different than training for something like a 10-mile road race, but don’t let that intimidate you.
Let the dirt trails and rough terrain excite you for new automatic PRs. And honestly, the aid stations are WAY better.
I think one of the biggest things trail running has taught me is to simply enjoy whatever the day may bring. You can’t compare runs because one might be a single rugged trail that gradually climbs, and another may be a super technical long-distance run at 10,000 feet!
That’s so very different from road running and I think a key mental release for many of us!
While trail running might seem like an intimidating but exciting variation in your morning routine, these quick tips will help you transition from the road to the trails with ease.
Once you throw on your trail shoes and head out into the beauty of nature, you’ll be hooked….
