Discussions
First Trail Run training...
Hello! REposting this as no response in the fitness board. Hoping that there is someone out there who can help? I have been roped into doing my first trail run the 20th July, the distance is 22km (or 16miles). It is a mountain trail run, lots of steep climbs, and long long climbs, with some rather steep descents. It is…
Is anyone out there?
I just found this group (and found a love of trail running!), but it seems to be a ghost town. Is anyone here?
Welcome Trail Runners
I just wanted to create a group for trail runners to unite to share their questions and experiences. Please feel free to invite your new running friends as well. This is also a place for discussing running in general. Have fun.
Running hydration vests vs. female anatomy
((Also posted this in Runners Unite group but not getting a lot of feedback...)) I've been a mountain biker for 10+ years and have always carried a 2+ liter hydration pack for water, snacks, tools, first-aid, etc. The extra weight never really bothered me as I like to have all my tools handy. I'm also a heavy sweater (just…
Just finished my first trail running event - 16 miles!
Well, finished my first trail race event this past Sunday. What an amazing event! It was part of the Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival. Among other area outdoor adventure properties, the owner of Bass Pro also owns Big Cedar Lodge and a beautiful 2000 acre nature park called Dogwood Canyon here in the Ozark Mountains. Holy…
New Brooks Cascadia 7s?
Anyone currently wearing the new Brooks Cascadia 7s? I'm looking for some good "middle of the trail" shoes that are not pavement/trail shoes or only packed dirt trail shoes, but also not super-heavy super-involved trail shoes. I run mainly in the Ozark Mountains and Smokey Mountains, (i.e. Northwest Arkansas, Southern…
Anyone running the ROGAINE 25K trail run in MO on 10/21/12?
Hey everyone, I've been running half marathons for about 9 months now. I've run 3 pavement half marathons and I'm cutting my teeth in trail running. I've signed up for the Bass Pro ROGAINE 25k trail run in Missouri in late October, 2012. I've lost a few of my training buddies due to excessive heat here in Arkansas. I was…
South Downs Half/Full trail Marathon June 9th
Anyone else racing this? If so - I hope to see you there ;) I'm doing the half because (you may select my reasoning from below) a) I'm a wimp b) I'm not stupid c) This is a fun event for me rather than a competitive one - so it would be nice to be able to walk afterwards d) I couldn't afford the entry fee e) I promised my…
A recap of my first trail run race...
Whoa. I run some trails in my neighborhood. I'm used to hills. I'm used to uneven surfaces. I can scamper over roots and fallen trees and not miss a beat. I grew up running through the woods in the Poconos. But I was NOT ready for this! It knocked the poop out of me, humbled me, wore me out... I wanted to quit in the first…
Trail shoes, socks, & gaiters
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