Episode 37: Trail Running Tips for Road Runners

Want to start running more on the trails or curious about trying a trail race? This is the episode for you! We talk about tips for train running to help you get out on the trails and enjoy the experience. These trail running tips and techniques are based both on our coaching experiences and own experiences as two road runners who also run on trails.

• Running by time versus distance on the trails
• Is it okay to walk when running on the trails?
• Running form for trail running
• How to navigate running trails
• Animal encounters during trail running
• Nutrition and hydration for trail runs
• Gear for trail running
• How to incorporate trail running into your training
• Exercises for trail running
• How to pick trail running shoes

Further resources:

https://www.trailrunproject.com/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-trail/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/how-to-find-running-trails/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/trail-vs-road-running/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/how-to-pick-the-best-trail-running-shoes-for-you/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/trail-running-tips-road-runners/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/how-to-successfully-venture-into-trail-racing-as-a-road-runner/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/the-best-hydration-vests-for-runners/