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Ultimate Guide to Trail Running: Everything You Need to Know about Equipment, Finding Trails, Nutrition, Hill Strategy, Racing, Avoiding Injury, Training, Weather, and Safety
Trail running combines all the health and fitness benefits of walking and road running with the outdoor adventure of such sports as hiking and mountain biking—not to mention the spiritual renewal from a day spent communing with nature. No wonder it has become one of the world’s most popular fitness activities. The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running provides all the essential information needed, including finding trails and getting started; managing ascents and descents with ease; maneuvering off-road obstacles; strength, stretching, and cross-training exercises; selecting proper shoes, clothing, and accessories; safety on the trail; and racing and other trail events. This full revision includes all new photos, updated information on equipment, caring for the trail, racing and organizing. as well as new information on sustainability, "Leave No Trace" practices, diversity and inclusion in the outdoor running world.
244 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2023
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November 18, 2024
This was an informative guide on trail running with some inspiring photos included. I enjoyed reading most of the book and skimmed through sections that were irrelevant to me at this time. The chapter titled "Hazards of Trail" had me briefly questioning my new hobby, but overall the book was easy to read and motivating.
No matter what one's running or athletic background may be, the best introduction to trail running is to pick a nice day, find a beautiful gently rolling trail that offers dependable footing, and set of on a relaxed run. Take walking breaks as often as necessary and allow yourself to be carried away by the sounds of the natural environment and the peaceful surroundings. As you move along at a steady and easy pace, absorb the views and breathe the clean air. From your initial experience gradually build your running fitness and develop your trail running technique and skills.
No matter what one's running or athletic background may be, the best introduction to trail running is to pick a nice day, find a beautiful gently rolling trail that offers dependable footing, and set of on a relaxed run. Take walking breaks as often as necessary and allow yourself to be carried away by the sounds of the natural environment and the peaceful surroundings. As you move along at a steady and easy pace, absorb the views and breathe the clean air. From your initial experience gradually build your running fitness and develop your trail running technique and skills.
April 28, 2023
Very informative, insightful and helpful, though not entirely applicable to me as I’m much more of a hiker than trail runner--and honestly reading this made me more convinced that trail running is, excuse the pun, not exactly my speed.
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