A few days ago I set out to run the trails of a local park. I brought my iPhone along and decided to shoot some video. This is where the magic of trail running came alive.
Trail running is my favorite sport. I didn’t even know it existed until a few years ago and now I truly am a raving fan.
Trails Beat Roads Any Day
I used to think that a marathon was a huge event involving months of training that culminated by running the streets of a major city with 40,000 other crazy people. Not so.
Marathons in my life now are very solitary. I run alone on the trails and I like it that way.
Trail running is an incredible adventure with non-stop twists and turns. From the beautiful scenery and solitude in a the forest, to tree roots and rocks that are destined to trip you, trails are endlessly fascinating and fun.
I used to like running on roads. I used to think that’s where serious runners did their training. Once again, I was wrong. Trails are harder than the roads – much harder.
The terrain is tricky, the weather is inescapable, and getting lost is just part of the experience.
This is Serious Fun
The challenge posed by mother nature makes trail running an adventure instead of a chore. If you have struggled to make running a habit because you don’t enjoy it, I implore you to try trail running.
Breathing the fresh air, jumping through creeks, and running up and down mountains are all a part of a grand expedition.
Let’s get real – running around your neighborhood . . . again . . . is boring. It’s monotonous and full of cars, smog, and stop signs. Trails don’t have those things.
Mountains don’t have traffic lights, car horns, or many other people.
If you are looking for a new way to exercise, have fun, and get in incredible shape . . . well, I think you would like trail running.
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