Aaaaany trail runners in here? Or beginner triathletes?

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  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    Any of you trail runners also trail racers?

    I've got a 4-miler coming up in a few weeks.
  • Kelleygirl79
    Kelleygirl79 Posts: 71 Member
    Djproulx wrote: »
    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!
    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.
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    I'll say the risk is real! It was misty and a bit soggy on my run yesterday. I was crossing a creek and the flat rocks are slippery as snot. In an instant I was face down in that creek. My dog looked at me like I was an idiot since I literally had muddy water running down my face. I jammed my index finger trying to break that fall. But the worst damage -- it broke my fabulously manicured fingernail. LOL So all-in-all it was a glorious run! I've injured myself on those tree roots much worse fer sure.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    Any of you trail runners also trail racers?

    I've got a 4-miler coming up in a few weeks.

    I did one, earlier this year in February - it was a 6k in Griffith Park in LA. I know most trails are like this but it was a fairly uninspiring uphill out and downhill back on fire roads, I had fun in the way trail running and races are fun, but not sure I'd do it again. The shirt I paid for ended up being tiny and I appeared in zero photos. :D

    Overall I prefer my own curated routes where I can be sure of some variation and something more exciting than packed dirt. Which is why we hit trails instead of roads, right?
  • RunnerGirl238
    RunnerGirl238 Posts: 448 Member
    Trail and pavement here. After this marathon and half marathon season, I'd like to get into sprint tris.
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member
    I'm trying to get up the energy to do a trail run/bike/run. I'm wanting to do another off road duathlon. I did one last year and I get so tired from the ride that the second run kills me and I become "lazy footed". I've been doing the run/bike for the past few weeks hoping to add the second run soon. I'm thinking of practicing the second run on a gravel road until I get better.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    edited July 2019
    Steff46 wrote: »
    I'm trying to get up the energy to do a trail run/bike/run. I'm wanting to do another off road duathlon. I did one last year and I get so tired from the ride that the second run kills me and I become "lazy footed". I've been doing the run/bike for the past few weeks hoping to add the second run soon. I'm thinking of practicing the second run on a gravel road until I get better.

    I've done a couple on-road dus... I wish there were off-roads near me. That would be a great event! But I can definitely see the second run being, uh, problematic. Consider doing bike/runs rather than run/bikes. Or in addition to.
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member

    I've done a couple on-road dus... I wish there were off-roads near me. That would be a great event! But I can definitely see the second run being, uh, problematic. Consider doing bike/runs rather than run/bikes. Or in addition to.[/quote]

    Thanks! A bike/run is a great idea! I'll try that this weekend. Now I'm pumped :)
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i like trail running and racing but most of them are on morning when i work. I'm hoping to get a trail run soon.
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member
    I did a bike/run this past Saturday. Rode to the fire tower on some single track then gravel road. Then did a run on the gravel road. Felt good, I'm hoping to up the adventure to run single track next weekend.
  • Jim_Kintsugi
    Jim_Kintsugi Posts: 59 Member
    those trails look so good. I just started running this year, and I like the trails better than the roads.
  • xrunlukerunx
    xrunlukerunx Posts: 37 Member
    What shoes does everyone use? I'm wearing my Salomon Speedcross 4's out rapidly so keen to see what else is around.
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    xrunlukerunx wrote: »
    What shoes does everyone use? I'm wearing my Salomon Speedcross 4's out rapidly so keen to see what else is around.
    Hoka Speedgoat 3

  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    @jjpptt2 I hope that trail run ends with a dip in the lake!
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    xrunlukerunx wrote: »
    What shoes does everyone use? I'm wearing my Salomon Speedcross 4's out rapidly so keen to see what else is around.

    Brooks Pure Grit and La Sportiva Kaptiva. Love them both.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    xrunlukerunx wrote: »
    What shoes does everyone use? I'm wearing my Salomon Speedcross 4's out rapidly so keen to see what else is around.

    i have a pair of saucony xodus gtx.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I have La Sportiva Bushidos. They have fantastic grip. Love them.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    xrunlukerunx wrote: »
    What shoes does everyone use? I'm wearing my Salomon Speedcross 4's out rapidly so keen to see what else is around.

    Topo Athletic ST2 or ST3 - i switched to them a couple years ago and never looked back
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I did the Appleman Tri in Littleton, MA, USA in July and also a couple of years back. It's .5mi swim, 10mi bike, and 3 mi run. The run is partially on a trail that goes up and down a grade with boulders on the trail. I walked that part! I also did the Harvest Triathlon in Warham, MA, USA in June. It also had the run on dirt (and sand!), but it was flat and very beautiful, running around cranberry bogs.

    In general, I like to jog on dirt paths and do it regularly! Way more interesting and often cooler than the pavement!

    (I don't like running up or down New England rocky trails for safety reasons, but I've been passed by several people who do it. Yowza!)
  • xrunlukerunx
    xrunlukerunx Posts: 37 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    I have La Sportiva Bushidos. They have fantastic grip. Love them.
    I've been wanting to try these!
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    edited August 2019
    I've seen a couple of people mention La Sportiva Bushidos...

    If you like those, it's worth trying the Kaptivas, which I believe is their newest shoe. Fit is slightly narrower through the midfoot, and ride is slightly more athletic/nimble overall, but IMO, still have that La Sportiva feel. To me, the biggest change/benefit is much more consistent traction across a wider range of terrain. I continue to be impressed with them.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    I've seen a couple of people mention La Sportiva Bushidos...

    If you like those, it's worth trying the Kaptivas, which I believe is their newest shoe. Fit is slightly narrower through the midfoot, and ride is slightly more athletic/nimble overall, but IMO, still have that La Sportiva feel. To me, the biggest change/benefit is much more consistent traction across a wider range of terrain. I continue to be impressed with them.

    Thanks! I will have to try them. If I have one complaint about the Bushidos, it's that they are a bit more rigid than I would like.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    jjpptt2 wrote: »
    I've seen a couple of people mention La Sportiva Bushidos...

    If you like those, it's worth trying the Kaptivas, which I believe is their newest shoe. Fit is slightly narrower through the midfoot, and ride is slightly more athletic/nimble overall, but IMO, still have that La Sportiva feel. To me, the biggest change/benefit is much more consistent traction across a wider range of terrain. I continue to be impressed with them.

    Thanks! I will have to try them. If I have one complaint about the Bushidos, it's that they are a bit more rigid than I would like.

    That's the one thing I didn't like about them... just a touch too clunky feeling for me. They are definitely my pick for a jack of all trades shoe that is well suited to both running and hiking, but I wanted something a bit more athletic for my runs. The Kaptiva is definitely that shoe.

    I do suggest you try them on prior to buying, or order from someplace with a good return policy -- they are more narrow than the Bushidos.

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