Beginner Trail Running | Tips by Trail Runner Nation

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  @Penny_Pincher_Outdoors · 1 year ago

  I used to work with a crane operator that people would ask, all the time, "What time is it?". He would take off his hard hat and hold it up to the sun, take a look at the shadow, Look back up at the sun and then nail it every time. He had a watch without the band taped to the inside of his hard hat.....lol.

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  @inyofasa29 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Your actions reinforce your identity, and your identity reinforces your actions. Decide the kind of person you want to be--a runner, a good dad, a hard worker--and start the virtuous cycle.

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  @holbaerd · 3 years ago

  The power of not running alone!

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  @spdlee · 3 years ago

  For 6 and 9 years old.. or even for 69 years old… that’s a good one!

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  @blakwag · 3 years ago

  "Our pace changes, but our workload is even." ❤

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  @linz7802 · 3 years ago

  SO happy to see and listen to this episode! Literally just bought my first pair of trail shoes because a friend invited me to run with his group. Thanks for all this advice! “Our pace changes but our workload stays the same” 💡💪🏼

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  @susanswinny588 · 5 months ago (edited)

  I live in Houston, home of the mostly &nbsp;flat marathon. &nbsp;I completed 2 marathons. &nbsp;It took me about 5 years of training before running my first marathon. &nbsp;I finished in a little over 4 hours. &nbsp;Then I got a personal trainer for 6 months to get stronger abd improve my time.<br>Unfortunately, I overtrained.<br>I caught a bad cold and went to the doctor. &nbsp;They gave me antibiotics and prednisone because I told them I trained for this marathon on Sunday and plan to run it if possible.<br>Yes, I felt well enough to start the marathon...at least no more fever and no lightheadedness.<br>I took it easy so I could finish.<br>At the 20 mile major aid station, I had terrible diarrhea. I hung out a half hour there to get to the place of feeling like I could continue.<br>Fortunately, I finished 20 minutes faster than my first marathon.<br>I thought it could have been at least a &nbsp;50 minute improvement if I hadn&apos;t gotten stuck at 20 miles.<br>I never walked once in either marathon.<br>A month before my 2nd marathon, I ran 30 miles on a treadmill at the gym...not because it was necessary training but because of my &nbsp;enthusiasm (or addiction 😅).<br>OMG, this set me back physically and mentally and I steered clear of any running events.<br>I was 42 at the time.<br>Now I&apos;m 74.<br>I still love running but keep it to 6 mile doses a few times a week prefering &nbsp;to keep it fresh.<br>Maybe I&apos;ll try an Ultra without overtraining this time. <br>My park has a 3 mile crushed granite loop and I plan to check out Altra trail shoes.

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  @miroslavturcan6996 · 3 years ago

  What an EPISODE! I was not able to finish this episode at once without going out for a run right in the Middle where Scott and Don were talking about discipline and motivation. Thank you, Mr. Gierman!

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  @trailsofanoldrunner · 3 years ago

  A lovable pair. I listened/watched this episode twice today

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  @stanmaes · 3 years ago

  Off for a slow run now! Thanks to the three of you!

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  @_chimera_ · 1 year ago (edited)

  The whole point of trail is not having cars and people around. Most introverts are on the trail. A lot more solo runners in the mountains. Good podcast

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  @trailrunningphil · 3 years ago

  I must be honest, its really weird to actually SEE these guys in person for the first time after listening to their voices for years!!

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