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Aaaaany trail runners in here? Or beginner triathletes?

Twiggytri
Twiggytri Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    Former triathlete, trail runner when weather/ conditions allow.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    I'm a trail runner when I go places I can't take my bike. The first time I tried it, I was shocked how much fun it is. Don't tell anyone.
  • xrunlukerunx
    xrunlukerunx Posts: 37 Member
    Trail runner here. Much prefer the trails over the pavement :smile:
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Triathlete and occasional trail runner here. Rehabbing an injury at the moment. :(
  • firef1y72
    firef1y72 Posts: 1,579 Member
    I do about 25% of my runs on trails, mostly because I live in Constable Country and the prettiest views are on the trail runs.
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member
    Triathlete here :) I've only done road tris but I'm hoping to do a few local Xterra races next year. I love all things tri (okay I tolerate swimming...lol). Since my last tri was in May I've jumped into more mtbing and trail running.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i run both. mostly rails to trail atm but i love trail running

    there is a group of runners here
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Beginner road triathlete
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,283 Member
    Trail runner here! I am only running 1day/week, but I've been doing it for the past 7 years (other stuff on the other days). I am lucky enough to live near a state park so I don't have to run on pavement ever :)
  • rodmelching
    rodmelching Posts: 67 Member
    Love it . . but I broke my ankle on a tree root last November . . . so I have been officially banned from trail running ever since. LOL
  • keithwp99
    keithwp99 Posts: 83 Member
    Another vote for trail.
  • lhub2
    lhub2 Posts: 18 Member
    Spartan athlete...does that count? We run in the woods, up mountains, swim, lift heavy stuff and throw spears.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    not a beginner triathlete - but willing to talk and help as needed
  • etelfer39
    etelfer39 Posts: 109 Member
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    I was a couple months ago! Spartan Beast in NJ!
  • maureenseel1984
    maureenseel1984 Posts: 395 Member
    I used to love trail running but...no access here in the city-it's a drive if I want to do that.
    However, I'm hoping to do a sprint Tri maybe in the fall or next spring.
  • etelfer39
    etelfer39 Posts: 109 Member
    maureenseel1984 wrote: »
    I used to love trail running but...no access here in the city-it's a drive if I want to do that.
    However, I'm hoping to do a sprint Tri maybe in the fall or next spring.

    Sprint is going to be my next i do. 13 miles of that killed me haha
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Twiggytri wrote: »
    :)
    What about you OP? What do you do? Is there a related discussion or question?
    Some tris include trail running rather than road running, specifically Xterra brand.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Some tris include trail running rather than road running, specifically Xterra brand.

    And they are awesome!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    not a beginner triathlete - but willing to talk and help as needed

    Does the offer extend to allowing mediocre swimmers to draft behind you in an IM swim? Asking for a friend. ;)
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I'm a casual trail runner. I was doing 4-5 miles over 800' before I got sidelined by some health issues, getting back up to speed. I did 3.5 this morning over 400'!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Love those trail pictures. Must be spectacular during the fall.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    Djproulx wrote: »
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    not a beginner triathlete - but willing to talk and help as needed

    Does the offer extend to allowing mediocre swimmers to draft behind you in an IM swim? Asking for a friend. ;)

    Haha! I’m slower right now even shaving my head didn’t help! 99 days until IM Florida :)
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    Djproulx wrote: »
    Love those trail pictures. Must be spectacular during the fall.

    As long as I remember to stop and enjoy it, yes. If I try to enjoy it while running, I usually end up face down in the dirt. Stupid roots...
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member
    As long as I remember to stop and enjoy it, yes. If I try to enjoy it while running, I usually end up face down in the dirt. Stupid roots...[/quote]

    I have done more damage to myself running (body slamming) than I ever did mtbing. Ditto on the stupid roots!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Steff46 wrote: »
    As long as I remember to stop and enjoy it, yes. If I try to enjoy it while running, I usually end up face down in the dirt. Stupid roots...

    I have done more damage to myself running (body slamming) than I ever did mtbing. Ditto on the stupid roots! [/quote]
    Was thinking of this thread this past weekend. A friend broke her streak of "no falls while trail running" by hitting a root and taking 10 stitches in her knee. The risk is real.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    edited July 2019
    Djproulx wrote: »
    Was thinking of this thread this past weekend. A friend broke her streak of "no falls while trail running" by hitting a root and taking 10 stitches in her knee. The risk is real.

    I fell on one knee coming down a crooked, stony patch, and two weeks later fell on the other going up some dirt that had been loosed by recent rain. So June was quiet for me, trail wise :D
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    Djproulx wrote: »
    Was thinking of this thread this past weekend. A friend broke her streak of "no falls while trail running" by hitting a root and taking 10 stitches in her knee. The risk is real.

    I fell on one knee coming down a crooked, stony patch, and two weeks later fell on the other going up some dirt that had been loosed by recent rain. So June was quiet for me, trail wise :D

    At least you have achieved a certain symmetry! ;)
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