Trail Running!
Personally, I prefer to run on asphalt… it’s smooth, predictable, stable and fast! But choosing to run on trails several times per week for specific workouts is a great way to increase your fitness while shaking up your fitness program. Moreover, trail running is typically more difficult… requiring a higher level of fitness, a deeper overall exertion rate and a greater amount of mental stimulation in order to navigate the obstacles that confront you. The path to running shouldn’t be just about covering the miles, but the journey itself… and the trail holds plenty of journey within it naturally. In addition, changing things up by trail running decreases the likelihood of repetitive motion injuries due to trails requiring higher knee lifts, less consistent strides and a varied running gait throughout its duration. If you love to run and you run often without incorporating trails into your program… shame on you for neglecting the trails.
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