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Strength training is a critically important part of a trail runner's program, but one that's overlooked far too often. Runners want to spend their spare time running. They don't want to waste it beefing up in the gym. Trail runners, especially, want to spend their time outdoors, enjoying nature. Would you rather be stuck in …
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Having your eyes water when you run can be annoying. There are a few reasons why your eyes might be watering, and a few solutions to the problem. Essentially, it boils down to excessive tear production or poor tear draining. But if it only starts being a problem when you run, then excessive tear production …
Running can be great for weight loss, but to maximise its effectiveness, you need to incorporate some high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This elevates the heart rate for relatively short bursts with lower intensity periods in between. The great news for trail runners is that running on hills provides the perfect conditions for building interval training …
I’ve been running in the Altra Escalante 1.0 for the past year. These are my primary shoes for non-trail running. I’ve put an impressive number of kilometres into them and I must say they’ve served me well. They’ve done nearly 2000km (1242 miles) and to be honest, they still feel great. And that’s just the …
The half marathon is run at a pace just below the lactate threshold. It requires more restraint than a 10K but more aggressiveness than a trail ultramarathon. It's a delicate balance that needs to be practised in training to prepare both mind and body. Hill training is so important when training for any race distance. …
When training for a long distance running event (anything over half marathon distance), you'll quickly discover that it can be a very time consuming hobby. Especially if you get into trail ultramarathons, you'll find that a good portion of most weekends can be consumed by running about your nearby hills. Here I'll share my tips …
Running at night is sometimes necessitated by life filling up the daylight hours. It can also be a lot of fun, either with others or by yourself (if the silence and darkness don't freak you out). Here are some of the benefits and challenges of running at night. Benefits Here are some of the benefits …
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One of the most exhilarating parts of trail running is the rush of the downhill sections, especially the technical single-track. Being able to tackle them with confidence is a trick that takes a bit of practice and a little testing of your boundaries. Use these simple tips and you'll be smashing the downhills in no-time.
Running on a treadmill can be a tedious affair. The tedium can be even more acute for trail runners who are accustomed to enjoying the sensory stimulation of running in nature. I usually listen to audiobooks if I have to do any treadmill running, but I recently found another alternative. There are a number of …
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Solitude I'm a pretty introverted guy, so I love nothing more than spending time with my thoughts. Trail running gives me an opportunity to do that and challenge myself at the same time. Time with nature Being able to throw off the shackles of urban life from time to time is one of the main …
