Trail Running Tips for Beginners - essential kit, awesome routes & mistakes to avoid!

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  @marklishmael · 6 years ago (edited)

  More reasons trail runs in the forest are great include, when running within the forest, the trees are pumping out oxygen, not CO2 as happens adjacent to motorways, so it's better for your lungs, your brain, and your whole body, everything that is dependent upon having oxygen to operate. Also, there's evidence that scents of the forest reduce stress, and that being in the forest may trigger certain biological responses such as a lowering of blood pressure, boosting the production of serotonin, and boosting of the immune system. And as you stated, each foot placement and foot strike is different so you're building stronger connective tissues in the feet, ankles, knees, and hips. And this avoids repetitive stresses associated with running on uniform hard surfaces, that becomes more acute as we age.  Last... it's way way more fun, ignore your pace, and just run for the joy of running, it's like being a kid again.

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• NI

  @NikolaTeslaEE · 5 years ago

  Trails, mud runs, I run the flat terrain, jog the downhill, and walk the uphill.

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• DJ

  @djspin808 · 5 years ago

  Really enjoyed your tips on running my first ultra, I've done a 32 miles, planning to do my 50 mile run on my  50th birthday this August 2021, greetings from San Francisco California...

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• CL

  @claytonmetternich7814 · 3 years ago

  New to the sport… and your video told me exactly what I wanted to hear. I have only run 1x 50k and I was self conscious about needing to walk. Nice to hear it’s ok / encouraged to walk up hills. Truly a humbling experience and very fun culture. Can’t wait. I’m subscribed and playing catch-up on your videos. UTMB is the goal. 36 years old and I think the speed years are behind me.

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• TW

  @twalton · 6 years ago

  I definitely agree with your point about slowing down and enjoying the view from time to time. I've discovered so many wonderful trails around where I live (Helsinki) as a result of not focusing on pace or distance. Running can be so much fun if you take the pressure off yourself.

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• MI

  @MikeAB47 · 1 year ago

  I'm an avid hiker to started to enjoy running my mountain descents in the snow. That's turned into more trail running on other parts of my hikes, and a budding interest in starting the sport in general. I plan to start increasing my trail running volume, enter a race (I love challenging myself), and maybe join local run club if it feels right. I look forward to the journey, and appreciate your vid and tips. I also dig your warm, smiley personality. Cheers from Massachusetts!

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• EL

  @elijahsargent6778 · 6 years ago

  So glad I found this channel, you seem genuinely happy to be talking about the sport we love, keep up the amazing content

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• MI

  @michaeldavid3720 · 6 years ago

  Love the content and your confidence in front of the camera increasing, would be nice to have your opinion on the shoes you run in and why

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• MA

  @macau.friend · 6 years ago

  Wow, brand new channel on running, awesome!  I haven’t had much interest in trail running in the past, but now that you’ve made a video for beginners, may give it a try some day.  Thank you.

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• DA

  @davebrown1100 · 5 years ago

  What a great video, thank you. I'm just starting my journey and absolutely loving it and the community.

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• NI

  @Nickswolves · 6 years ago

  Great video Sarah - loving the smile and thumbs up after each tip 😊👍🏼

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• MA

  @mattlee8420 · 6 years ago

  Woop 🙌 great work Sarah!

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